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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Wisconsin

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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 Wisconsin

Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Wisconsin (Major metro areas) $37K-$40K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Wisconsin (Suburban counties) $32K-$37K Balanced cost/salary
Central Wisconsin (Central regions) $29K-$34K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Wisconsin (Rural areas) $27K-$31K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Wisconsin

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

UW Health

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📍 Madison

📞 608-263-6400

State's academic medical center

Froedtert & MCW

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📍 Milwaukee

📞 414-805-6644

SE Wisconsin academic center

Ascension Wisconsin

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📍 Statewide

📞 414-465-3000

Major Catholic system

Advocate Aurora Health

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📍 Milwaukee/Statewide

📞 414-647-3000

Now merged with Advocate

Gundersen Health System

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📍 La Crosse

📞 608-782-7300

Western WI leader

Advocate Aurora Health

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📍 Milwaukee/Statewide

📞 800-323-8622

Midwest's largest health system

Wisconsin PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Wisconsin.

What makes UW Health exceptional for PT careers?
UW Health in Madison is Wisconsin's premier academic medical center, affiliated with a top-20 public university. PT Techs gain exposure to research, complex cases, and educational resources. Madison's combination of academic excellence and exceptional quality of life is genuinely unusual.
How do Madison and Milwaukee compare for PT careers?
Madison has UW Health academics and consistently ranks among America's best places to live—but it's smaller with fewer jobs. Milwaukee has more jobs, two academic centers (Froedtert/MCW and Aurora), and lower cost of living but less 'livability' cachet. Both are excellent choices.
Is Wisconsin affordable for PT Techs?
Yes, genuinely. Wisconsin cost of living is 10-15% below national average. Even Madison, despite its desirability, remains affordable by comparison to coastal cities. Milwaukee and smaller Wisconsin cities are even more affordable. PT Techs find purchasing power competitive with higher-wage states.
What's unique about healthcare in rural Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's rural areas maintain surprisingly robust healthcare through systems like Gundersen (La Crosse), Marshfield Clinic, and regional hospitals. These aren't bare-bones operations but comprehensive systems serving spread-out populations. Rural WI offers quality healthcare careers with small-town living.

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