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Therapist roles in clinical, school, and community mental health settings qualify for CPT when the placement is directly tied to your counseling, psychology, or social work degree program. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must integrate with your coursework, supervised client hours often satisfy both requirements simultaneously.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
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The Respiratory Intern acquires additional knowledge and clinical experience before completing his/her education in a CoARC-approved respiratory care program. The Respiratory Intern performs basic respiratory procedures under the direct supervision of the State of Florida licensed staff respiratory therapist. The procedures performed will be equivalent to the current level of required skills in their clinical rotation. The Respiratory Intern is responsible for adhering to all required standards of respiratory care and promoting teamwork among co-workers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees:
- High School, Certificate of completion, GED, Training, Experience.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Basic Life Support.
Additional Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program, in good standing, completed at least one clinical rotation and, within 15 months of completing a certified, and or registered respiratory therapy program.
Minimum Required Experience: No Experience Required
EOE, including disability/vets
INTRODUCTION
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
The Respiratory Intern acquires additional knowledge and clinical experience before completing his/her education in a CoARC-approved respiratory care program. The Respiratory Intern performs basic respiratory procedures under the direct supervision of the State of Florida licensed staff respiratory therapist. The procedures performed will be equivalent to the current level of required skills in their clinical rotation. The Respiratory Intern is responsible for adhering to all required standards of respiratory care and promoting teamwork among co-workers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees:
- High School, Certificate of completion, GED, Training, Experience.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Basic Life Support.
Additional Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program, in good standing, completed at least one clinical rotation and, within 15 months of completing a certified, and or registered respiratory therapy program.
Minimum Required Experience: No Experience Required
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTherapist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a therapy internship automatically qualify for CPT?
Not automatically. The placement must be an integral part of your degree program's curriculum, not just any related work experience. Your academic program must require or offer credit for the internship, and your DSO must authorize it in SEVIS before you start. Elective placements that aren't tied to a required course or academic milestone often don't meet CPT eligibility.
Can I work as a therapist on CPT without a clinical license?
Yes, under supervision. CPT placements for therapist roles are typically structured as practicum or internship positions where you provide services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician. You're not practicing independently, so a full state license isn't required, but your supervisor's credentials and the supervision structure must meet your state's requirements for pre-licensed practice.
How do I find employers who sponsor therapist roles after CPT ends?
Search Migrate Mate for therapist and counseling roles filtered for employers with F-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship history. Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and large behavioral health networks are most likely to pursue sponsorship because they have established HR processes and ongoing hiring needs. Smaller private practices rarely have the infrastructure to sponsor.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Yes. If you use 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose all post-completion OPT eligibility. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. This is a significant planning consideration for therapy students who spend multiple semesters in clinical placements, coordinate with your DSO to track full-time CPT usage carefully throughout your program.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice or solo practitioner's office?
You can, but the placement must still meet your school's CPT requirements, and the employer must be able to provide appropriate clinical supervision and complete required documentation. Small practices sometimes lack the administrative capacity to meet university CPT paperwork requirements or state supervision standards. Confirm your school's employer approval process before pursuing placements outside larger institutional settings.