CPT Physical Therapist Jobs

Physical Therapist CPT roles must be directly tied to your degree program and authorized by your DSO before your start date. Most clinical placements and hospital positions qualify, but your school's curriculum must formally integrate the work. Your I-20 must reflect the CPT authorization for each specific employer.

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Open Jobs23+
Work Type91% On-site
Top LocationTopeka, KS
Most JobsGenesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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ATI Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
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ATI Physical Therapy
Added 2mo ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
ATI Physical Therapy
Greater Boston
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$30 - $39/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
Pediatric Physical Therapist
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Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
Added 5mo ago
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Henry Ford Health
Clinical Medical Assistant Intern
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Henry Ford Health
Added 3d ago
Clinical Medical Assistant Intern
Henry Ford Health
Troy, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Legacy Health
OB GYN Physician and Medical Director
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Legacy Health
Added 1w ago
OB GYN Physician and Medical Director
Legacy Health
Silverton, Oregon
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$386k - $403k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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The MetroHealth System
Medical Assistant Intern
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The MetroHealth System
Added 1mo ago
Medical Assistant Intern
The MetroHealth System
Cleveland, Ohio
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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Physical Therapist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Physical Therapist CPT role require a state license, and how does that affect my start date?

Yes, most states require full PT licensure before you can practice independently, even under CPT. You'll need to pass the NPTE and apply for your state license separately from your CPT authorization. Your DSO can authorize CPT before licensure is issued, but your employer typically won't let you start treating patients until the license arrives, so build that gap into your timeline.

Can I do CPT at a private outpatient PT clinic, or does it need to be a hospital?

CPT is not limited to hospital settings. Private outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies all qualify as long as your school documents how the work integrates with your curriculum. The key test is whether your DSO can show a direct connection between your role and your enrolled coursework, not the employer's size or setting.

How do I find Physical Therapist employers familiar with CPT paperwork?

Employers who've hired international PT students before will already know what DSO authorization letters look like and won't slow down your onboarding with confusion about your work authorization. Migrate Mate helps you identify employers with a track record of hiring international students, so you're not spending outreach cycles educating HR about CPT from scratch.

What happens if my CPT end date arrives before my clinical rotation finishes?

You must stop working the day your CPT authorization expires, even mid-rotation. Your DSO can extend CPT authorization if your program still integrates the work and you're enrolled, but you need to request the extension before the current end date, not after. Talk to your DSO at least three weeks before expiration to avoid a gap in authorization.

Does full-time CPT in a Physical Therapist role affect my OPT eligibility later?

Yes. Under SEVP rules, 12 or more months of full-time CPT makes you ineligible for OPT after graduation. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count against your OPT. If your PT clinical placement runs full-time for more than a year, discuss the OPT impact with your DSO before committing so you can plan your post-graduation work authorization accordingly.