Therapist Jobs at Sutter Health with Visa Sponsorship
Sutter Health hires Therapists across its Northern California network, including outpatient behavioral health, hospital-based, and specialty care settings. The organization has a track record of sponsoring work visas for clinical roles, making it a realistic target for internationally trained therapists pursuing long-term U.S. employment.
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Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position Overview:
$10,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!
Role covers Alameda County.
Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the delivery of appropriate, adequate, effective, efficient direct patient care services assigned by the Primary Care Clinician and approved by the Clinical Manager. Responsibilities include implementation of the physician plan of care, obtaining physician orders, preparing aide plan of care, supervision of aides, and coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team and participating in effective utilization management and control of patient supplies. Consistently provides care based on the age-related needs of the unique population with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding. The Occupational Therapist is accountable to the Primary Care Clinician for ensuring that the plan of care is implemented following professional standards of care and agency specific protocols. May provide direction and clinical supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Job Description:
Education
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Other: OT graduate from accredited curriculum
- Bachelor's: Science, health care related area of study.
- Master's: Master's in Occupational Therapy
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- OT-Occupational Therapist
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
- AUTO-Automobile Insurance
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- 1 One year of professional experience required.
- 1 One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred.
- 5 Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills: with legible handwriting for documentation of patient records in a clear and concise manner.
- Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards of care and practice, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CHAP home health accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control; good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors; good working understanding of budget and other financial reports.
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity.
- Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner.
- Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management.
- Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care.
- Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
- Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
- Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
- Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
- Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
- At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $53.75 to $72.19 / hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position Overview:
$10,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!
Role covers Alameda County.
Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the delivery of appropriate, adequate, effective, efficient direct patient care services assigned by the Primary Care Clinician and approved by the Clinical Manager. Responsibilities include implementation of the physician plan of care, obtaining physician orders, preparing aide plan of care, supervision of aides, and coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team and participating in effective utilization management and control of patient supplies. Consistently provides care based on the age-related needs of the unique population with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding. The Occupational Therapist is accountable to the Primary Care Clinician for ensuring that the plan of care is implemented following professional standards of care and agency specific protocols. May provide direction and clinical supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Job Description:
Education
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Other: OT graduate from accredited curriculum
- Bachelor's: Science, health care related area of study.
- Master's: Master's in Occupational Therapy
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- OT-Occupational Therapist
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
- AUTO-Automobile Insurance
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- 1 One year of professional experience required.
- 1 One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred.
- 5 Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills: with legible handwriting for documentation of patient records in a clear and concise manner.
- Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards of care and practice, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CHAP home health accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control; good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors; good working understanding of budget and other financial reports.
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity.
- Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner.
- Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management.
- Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care.
- Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
- Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
- Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
- Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
- Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
- At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $53.75 to $72.19 / hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Verify your credentials meet California licensing requirements
California requires licensure through the BBS before you can practice as a therapist. Confirm your foreign degree qualifies for an MFT, LCSW, or LPCC license early, since Sutter Health's clinical roles require active state licensure, not just federal work authorization.
Target Sutter Health's outpatient behavioral health openings
Sutter's behavioral health and outpatient therapy clinics post consistently across its Northern California regions. Filtering by specialty area, such as mental health or rehabilitation, surfaces roles where sponsorship has historically aligned with the organization's staffing needs.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Therapist openings at Sutter Health by visa type, so you're only applying to roles where H-1B or Green Card sponsorship is confirmed. That saves you from advancing through interviews only to learn sponsorship isn't available.
Ask HR about cap-exempt status during screening
Sutter Health operates nonprofit healthcare facilities, which may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers under USCIS rules. If that applies, your petition could be filed outside the annual lottery, significantly improving your timeline for starting work.
Prepare your employment documentation before the offer stage
Have your foreign degree evaluation, transcripts, and any supervised hours documentation ready before you reach the offer stage. Delays in credential verification slow down the LCA filing that DOL must certify before USCIS can process your H-1B petition.
Align your application timeline with Sutter's fiscal hiring cycles
Large health systems like Sutter Health often ramp up clinical hiring in late summer and early spring ahead of budget cycles. Applying during these windows increases the chance your role moves through approval in time for an October 1 H-1B start date.
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Find Therapist at Sutter Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Sutter Health sponsor H-1B visas for Therapists?
Yes, Sutter Health has sponsored H-1B visas for Therapist roles. Because Sutter operates nonprofit healthcare facilities, it may qualify as a cap-exempt employer under USCIS rules, meaning eligible petitions could be filed outside the annual H-1B lottery. Confirm cap-exempt status directly with the hiring team or HR during your screening conversation, as it varies by facility type.
How do I apply for Therapist jobs at Sutter Health?
Applications go through Sutter Health's careers portal, where you can filter by job category and location across its Northern California network. If you want to confirm visa sponsorship availability before applying, Migrate Mate lists Therapist openings at Sutter Health with sponsorship details surfaced upfront, so you can focus your effort on roles that match your immigration situation.
Which visa types does Sutter Health commonly use for Therapist roles?
Sutter Health primarily uses the H-1B for temporary work authorization and supports Green Card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based preference categories for longer-term hires. Therapist roles typically fall under the H-1B specialty occupation category, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field and an active California clinical license.
What qualifications does Sutter Health expect for Therapist positions?
Most Therapist openings at Sutter Health require an active California license, typically an MFT, LCSW, or LPCC, along with a relevant master's degree. Roles in behavioral health or rehabilitation may also require supervised clinical hours documented to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences standards. Foreign-trained applicants should complete a credential evaluation before applying to confirm degree equivalency.
How do I estimate the timeline for H-1B sponsorship at Sutter Health?
For a standard cap-subject H-1B, USCIS registration opens in March with an October 1 start date if selected. If Sutter Health qualifies as a cap-exempt employer, petitions can be filed year-round with standard processing taking two to four months. Factor in the DOL Labor Condition Application certification, which typically adds one to three weeks before USCIS filing can begin.
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