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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Tennessee

Launch your PT career with free, self-paced PTT training. Tennessee has 1,780+ job openings with $31,240 average salary (-12% vs national).

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What Physical Therapy Technicians Do

PT Techs support Physical Therapists and PTAs in helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

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Patient Support

Assist patients with exercises, transfers, and mobility. Help with therapeutic equipment and modalities.

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Clinic Operations

Prepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, manage supplies, and ensure clean, safe environments.

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Documentation

Record patient progress, schedule appointments, and support administrative functions under PT supervision.

Where PT Techs Work in Tennessee

Tennessee offers diverse PT settings from major hospital systems to specialized sports medicine clinics.

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Outpatient Clinics

Private PT practices, orthopedic clinics, and multi-specialty centers.

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Hospitals

Acute care, inpatient rehab, and post-surgical recovery units.

Sports Medicine

Athletic training facilities, sports rehab centers, and team clinics.

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Skilled Nursing

Long-term care facilities and home health agencies serving seniors.

Tennessee PT Tech Salary Data

TN PT Techs earn 13% above national average. Location significantly impacts pay.

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Tennessee (Major metro areas) $35K-$39K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Tennessee (Suburban counties) $31K-$35K Balanced cost/salary
Central Tennessee (Central regions) $28K-$32K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Tennessee (Rural areas) $26K-$29K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Tennessee

These healthcare systems and facilities actively hire Physical Therapy Technicians across Tennessee.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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📍 Nashville

📞 615-322-5000

#16 ranked nationally

HCA Healthcare

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📍 Nashville HQ/Statewide

📞 615-344-9551

Largest for-profit system in US

Ascension Saint Thomas

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📍 Nashville/Middle TN

📞 615-222-2111

Major regional system

Erlanger Health System

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📍 Chattanooga

📞 423-778-7000

SE Tennessee leader

Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation

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📍 Nashville

📞 615-963-4051

Top rehab hospital

Ballad Health

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📍 Johnson City/East TN

📞 423-431-6111

East Tennessee health leader

Tennessee PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Tennessee.

What makes Nashville the 'Healthcare Capital' of America?
Nashville is headquarters for HCA (nation's largest hospital company), Community Health Systems, Envision Healthcare, and dozens of healthcare companies. More healthcare corporations are based in Nashville than any other US city. This concentration creates jobs, networking, and career opportunities unmatched elsewhere.
What makes Vanderbilt exceptional for PT careers?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranks #16 nationally, bringing world-class academic medicine to the Mid-South. PT Techs at Vanderbilt gain exposure to research, complex cases, and Ivy League-caliber training. This experience opens doors throughout healthcare.
How does Tennessee's no income tax help PT Techs?
Tennessee has no income tax, effectively adding 5% to take-home pay compared to most states. Combined with low cost of living (especially outside Nashville), PT Techs find purchasing power exceeding higher-salary states. This is genuine financial advantage.
Is Nashville's cost of living still affordable?
Nashville has grown expensive—housing costs have doubled in a decade. It's no longer cheap but remains below coastal cities. Memphis and other Tennessee cities are significantly more affordable. Consider locations beyond Nashville for better financial positioning.

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