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Orlando Health hires Therapists across its hospital system and rehabilitation network, with roles spanning inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care settings. The organization supports international candidates through multiple visa pathways, making it a realistic target for foreign-trained therapists pursuing clinical careers in Central Florida.
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Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorder. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
- Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
- Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
- Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determination.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.
- Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Provides care for patients in non-critical care, intermediate care, and intensive care units.
- Has advanced clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including but not limited to preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist. Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Instructs clinical practicum students.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).
- Intermediate Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
- Basic computer/mechanical training required.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with the NBRC.
- Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
- Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).
Position Summary:
Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorder. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
- Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
- Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
- Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determination.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.
- Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Provides care for patients in non-critical care, intermediate care, and intensive care units.
- Has advanced clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including but not limited to preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist. Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Instructs clinical practicum students.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).
- Intermediate Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
- Basic computer/mechanical training required.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with the NBRC.
- Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
- Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).
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Get Your Credentials Evaluated Before Applying
Foreign therapy degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service before Orlando Health can assess your qualifications. Submit transcripts early, delays here stall the entire offer and sponsorship timeline.
Confirm State Licensure Requirements for Florida
Florida requires active state licensure for most therapist roles. If your license is pending, clarify with the hiring team upfront whether Orlando Health will extend a conditional offer while you complete the Florida Department of Health licensing process.
Target Specialty Units With Consistent Hiring Activity
Orlando Health's rehabilitation, behavioral health, and pediatric units post Therapist openings more consistently than general wards. Focusing your applications on these service lines improves your odds of reaching a recruiter who regularly works with sponsored candidates.
Ask Directly About Sponsorship During Screening
Not every recruiter automatically routes international applicants to HR legal. When you reach the phone screen stage, ask whether the role is eligible for H-1B or TN sponsorship. This surfaces any internal eligibility restrictions before you invest further in the process.
Find Open Therapist Roles Using Migrate Mate
Searching for sponsored Therapist positions across a large health system is time-consuming. Use Migrate Mate to filter Orlando Health's open roles by visa sponsorship type, so you apply only to positions where sponsorship is confirmed rather than assumed.
Understand the PERM Timeline for Permanent Residency
Orlando Health sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for qualifying Therapists, but the PERM labor certification process filed with DOL typically takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS petition filing even begins. Raise this pathway in negotiations after receiving your initial offer.
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Find Therapist at Orlando Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Orlando Health sponsor H-1B visas for Therapists?
Yes, Orlando Health sponsors H-1B visas for Therapist roles that meet the specialty occupation standard. Therapy positions requiring a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specific clinical field generally qualify. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions are subject to an annual lottery, timing your offer and filing relative to USCIS's registration window in March is critical to your sponsorship path.
How do I apply for Therapist jobs at Orlando Health?
Applications go through Orlando Health's careers portal, where you can filter by department and location. If you want to identify only roles where visa sponsorship has been confirmed, Migrate Mate lets you browse Orlando Health's Therapist openings filtered by visa type before you apply, saving time spent on positions that won't support international candidates.
Which visa types does Orlando Health commonly use for Therapist roles?
Orlando Health supports H-1B, TN, J-1, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, EB-2, and EB-3 for Therapist positions. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying therapy occupations. J-1 is typically used for clinical exchange programs. EB-2 and EB-3 are the standard Green Card pathways for therapists who remain with the organization long term.
What qualifications does Orlando Health expect for sponsored Therapist roles?
Orlando Health generally requires a relevant clinical degree, such as a Master of Social Work, Doctor of Physical Therapy, or Master of Occupational Therapy, along with active or pending Florida state licensure. For H-1B eligibility specifically, USCIS requires the role to mandate a specific degree field, so generalist job descriptions that list broad degree requirements can complicate sponsorship. Roles with defined specialty requirements are stronger candidates.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process take for Therapist roles at Orlando Health?
From offer to start date, expect a minimum of three to six months for H-1B transfers or cap-exempt filings. Cap-subject H-1B petitions tie your start date to October 1, the federal fiscal year start, so an offer made in early spring may mean a six-month wait. PERM-based Green Card processes filed through DOL add an additional 12 to 24 months beyond the initial petition stage.
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