CPT Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

Physical Therapist Assistant roles qualify for CPT when your program requires clinical fieldwork as a graded component of your curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each placement before you start, and the work setting, outpatient clinic, hospital, or rehab facility, must align with your degree's learning objectives.

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Open Jobs67+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type99% On-site
Median Salary$28K
Top LocationLouisville, KY
Most JobsReliant Rehabilitation

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HealthPRO Heritage
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
HealthPRO Heritage
Los Banos, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Other

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Ivy Rehab Network
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Ivy Rehab Network
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Aegis Therapies
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
Fridley, Minnesota
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Oasis Harvesting
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Oasis Harvesting
Pasco, Washington
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$56,160 - $66,560/yr
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Other

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Reliant Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
Dallas, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
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Associate's

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Physical Therapist Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Physical Therapist Assistant role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, PTA roles qualify for CPT when your academic program requires clinical fieldwork as a graded or credit-bearing component of your curriculum. The placement must be directly related to your degree field, and your DSO must authorize it before your start date. Outpatient clinics, hospital rehab units, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies are all eligible settings as long as the work aligns with your program's learning objectives.

Can I do CPT at multiple clinical sites during the same semester?

Yes, but each site requires a separate CPT authorization from your DSO. Your I-20 must be updated to reflect each employer, and the combined hours across all sites must still be classified as part-time CPT if you're staying under 20 hours per week during the academic term. Full-time CPT, defined by USCIS as 20 or more hours per week, uses your OPT eligibility if you accumulate 12 or more months of it, so track your hours carefully across every authorized placement.

What documents do I need from a PTA employer to get CPT authorized?

Your DSO typically requires a signed offer letter or clinical affiliation agreement that specifies your start date, end date, weekly hours, job title, and employer address. Some programs also require a description of clinical duties confirming the work is within the PTA scope of practice. Collect these documents before approaching your DSO, since incomplete paperwork is the most common reason CPT authorizations are delayed.

How do I find Physical Therapist Assistant employers who are open to F-1 CPT students?

Migrate Mate lets you filter PTA job listings by employers with verified visa sponsorship filing history, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes including CPT. Many healthcare systems and outpatient rehab networks accept CPT students as part of their clinical education partnerships, but they don't always advertise it. Reaching out directly to the clinical education coordinator, rather than HR, often gets a faster response on CPT eligibility.

Does CPT as a PTA affect my ability to get H-1B sponsorship later?

CPT itself does not hurt your H-1B eligibility, but accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT. Since OPT is the most common bridge to H-1B sponsorship, most F-1 PTA students structure their placements as part-time CPT during the semester to preserve that option. USCIS does not count part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, against your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it.

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