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Pathologist roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 visa, which means Australian citizens with a medical degree and relevant clinical or anatomical pathology credentials can secure sponsorship without competing in an H-1B lottery. The E-3 renews indefinitely in two-year increments, giving you long-term career stability in U.S. hospital systems, academic medical centers, and reference laboratories.
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United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our experienced Home Care team. In this role, you’ll provide individualized evaluation and treatment to patients in their homes—helping them improve communication, cognition, and swallowing to support safety and independence. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of therapists, nurses, and other professionals to create patient-centered care plans that reflect each individual’s goals.
Home care offers the opportunity to build strong, one-on-one connections with patients and their families. If you’re looking for a flexible, autonomous role where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful impact in daily life, we invite you to bring your skills to a setting that’s as personal as it is rewarding.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Speech Pathology Therapy, UHS Home Care
Primary Work Shift:
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation Range:
$33.57 - $51.39 per hour, depending on experience
Job Responsibilities
- Interpret and implement medical prescriptions for speech-language pathology services, ensuring appropriateness for the home care environment
- Conduct thorough assessments in the patient's home using standardized tools to evaluate communication, cognitive-linguistic function, voice, fluency, and swallowing abilities
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that reflect both short- and long-term patient goals, with attention to the home environment and available resources
- Adjust treatment strategies based on patient progress, caregiver input, and observed response to therapy, ensuring goals remain functional and achievable in the home setting
- Document all assessments, interventions, patient progress, and caregiver interactions using electronic or paper records in compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards
- Ensure documentation supports reimbursement criteria and meets all required timelines and confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and agency-specific guidelines
- Provide education and training to patients and caregivers on communication strategies, compensatory techniques, and safe swallowing practices within the context of daily home routines
- Establish strong rapport and effective communication with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and care planning discussions to align therapy goals with overall care plans and discharge readiness
- Collaborate with care managers and vendors to recommend and coordinate the provision of durable medical equipment or assistive technology when indicated
- Maintain professional licensure through ongoing continuing education, and stay current with clinical best practices relevant to home-based speech-language pathology
- Assist in mentoring peers or evaluating competencies of other clinicians as needed, contributing to team development and quality of care
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA, or current candidate in a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
- Current New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Current CPR certification
Preferred:
- Previous clinical experience
- Experience working with dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders
Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Overview
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our experienced Home Care team. In this role, you’ll provide individualized evaluation and treatment to patients in their homes—helping them improve communication, cognition, and swallowing to support safety and independence. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of therapists, nurses, and other professionals to create patient-centered care plans that reflect each individual’s goals.
Home care offers the opportunity to build strong, one-on-one connections with patients and their families. If you’re looking for a flexible, autonomous role where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful impact in daily life, we invite you to bring your skills to a setting that’s as personal as it is rewarding.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Speech Pathology Therapy, UHS Home Care
Primary Work Shift:
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation Range:
$33.57 - $51.39 per hour, depending on experience
Job Responsibilities
- Interpret and implement medical prescriptions for speech-language pathology services, ensuring appropriateness for the home care environment
- Conduct thorough assessments in the patient's home using standardized tools to evaluate communication, cognitive-linguistic function, voice, fluency, and swallowing abilities
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that reflect both short- and long-term patient goals, with attention to the home environment and available resources
- Adjust treatment strategies based on patient progress, caregiver input, and observed response to therapy, ensuring goals remain functional and achievable in the home setting
- Document all assessments, interventions, patient progress, and caregiver interactions using electronic or paper records in compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards
- Ensure documentation supports reimbursement criteria and meets all required timelines and confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and agency-specific guidelines
- Provide education and training to patients and caregivers on communication strategies, compensatory techniques, and safe swallowing practices within the context of daily home routines
- Establish strong rapport and effective communication with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and care planning discussions to align therapy goals with overall care plans and discharge readiness
- Collaborate with care managers and vendors to recommend and coordinate the provision of durable medical equipment or assistive technology when indicated
- Maintain professional licensure through ongoing continuing education, and stay current with clinical best practices relevant to home-based speech-language pathology
- Assist in mentoring peers or evaluating competencies of other clinicians as needed, contributing to team development and quality of care
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA, or current candidate in a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
- Current New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Current CPR certification
Preferred:
- Previous clinical experience
- Experience working with dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders
Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
U.S. employers hiring foreign-trained pathologists require Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification before sponsoring any work visa. Confirm your ECFMG status is current and that your Australian medical degree is on record with the commission before reaching out to recruiters.
Target academic medical centers and reference labs
Hospital systems affiliated with U.S. medical schools and large reference laboratories file LCAs regularly and have established processes for E-3 visa sponsorship. These employers understand specialty occupation documentation requirements and are less likely to stall on the LCA filing step.
Search for E-3 pathologist roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters pathologist openings by E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers already set up to sponsor Australian nationals. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer in hand.
Clarify subspecialty scope during offer negotiations
Your LCA must match the actual duties you'll perform. If you practice forensic, molecular, or hematopathology, confirm the employer's job description reflects your subspecialty, because a mismatch between the LCA job title and your role can trigger a DOL audit or USCIS request for evidence.
Ask employers to file the LCA before you resign
The DOL certifies the Labor Condition Application in around seven business days, but delays happen. Request that your new employer lodge the LCA before you give notice at your current position, so your consulate appointment timeline isn't compressed by a filing bottleneck.
Bring your AHPRA registration documentation to the consulate
Consular officers assessing E-3 applications for medical professionals want evidence of active registration. Your AHPRA certificate and a letter confirming your standing as a registered specialist in Australia directly support the specialty occupation requirement at the visa interview.
E-3 Visa Pathologist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find pathologist jobs in the U.S. with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists pathologist roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you can identify employers already prepared to sponsor Australian nationals without manually screening hundreds of postings. Search by subspecialty and location, and once you receive an offer, Migrate Mate's team can handle the LCA and consulate filing process end to end.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a pathologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. Pathology requires a medical degree and residency training in a defined specialty, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. USCIS consistently recognizes pathologist positions as qualifying roles because a specific body of theoretical and practical knowledge, attained through a formal degree program, is directly tied to the job duties.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian pathologists?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B is capped at 85,000 per year and selected by random draw, meaning a qualifying pathologist can be rejected simply due to lottery odds. For Australian citizens, the E-3 is the more reliable and faster path to U.S. employment.
Can I switch subspecialties or employers on an E-3 visa?
You can change employers or subspecialties, but each change requires a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new E-3 visa issued at a U.S. consulate. There is no portability mechanism equivalent to the H-1B's AC21 rule, so you should not leave your current employer until the new LCA is certified and your consulate appointment is scheduled.