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Physical Therapist Assistant roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a degree in physical therapy or a related field and a job offer with employer sponsorship. The E-3 visa has no lottery and renews indefinitely in two-year increments, giving Australian PTAs a stable, long-term path to working in U.S. rehabilitation and clinical settings.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Summary: Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment. Completes patient records in a timely manner. Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members.
Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid State of Oklahoma Licensure in Physical Therapist Assistant
Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to use computers, basic computer knowledge, as needed for data input and reporting.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Effective time management skills.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment.
- Progresses patient treatment as appropriate.
- Assists RPT in modifying and re-setting functional goals.
- Carries patient load that reflects productivity standards.
- Provides documentation by:
1) maintaining appropriate treatment records;
2) completing accurate daily patient charge sheets.
- Completes patient records in a timely (same day) manner.
- Accurately reflects time spent and procedures performed as well as equipment issued in patient charges.
- Maintains technical (education) expertise through:
1) attendance and participation in continuing education activities; and
2) departmental in-services.
- Attends 95% of scheduled in-services and departmental meetings.
- Attends one off-campus continuing-education activity per year.
- Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members.
- Follows care path guidelines for patient/family education and documentation of home programs.
- Teaches patient/family member proper use of equipment issued.
- Follows set guidelines for daily operations.
- Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.
- Delegates, as appropriate, to support personnel basic patient treatments to follow through with.
- Assists with PT volunteers and RPTA students as requested by (in-charge) therapist.
- Consistent and correct time-care utilization.
Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.
Working Relationships:
- Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).
- Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise).
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Vinita, Oklahoma 74301
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
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Job Summary: Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment. Completes patient records in a timely manner. Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members.
Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid State of Oklahoma Licensure in Physical Therapist Assistant
Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to use computers, basic computer knowledge, as needed for data input and reporting.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Effective time management skills.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment.
- Progresses patient treatment as appropriate.
- Assists RPT in modifying and re-setting functional goals.
- Carries patient load that reflects productivity standards.
- Provides documentation by:
1) maintaining appropriate treatment records;
2) completing accurate daily patient charge sheets.
- Completes patient records in a timely (same day) manner.
- Accurately reflects time spent and procedures performed as well as equipment issued in patient charges.
- Maintains technical (education) expertise through:
1) attendance and participation in continuing education activities; and
2) departmental in-services.
- Attends 95% of scheduled in-services and departmental meetings.
- Attends one off-campus continuing-education activity per year.
- Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members.
- Follows care path guidelines for patient/family education and documentation of home programs.
- Teaches patient/family member proper use of equipment issued.
- Follows set guidelines for daily operations.
- Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.
- Delegates, as appropriate, to support personnel basic patient treatments to follow through with.
- Assists with PT volunteers and RPTA students as requested by (in-charge) therapist.
- Consistent and correct time-care utilization.
Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.
Working Relationships:
- Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).
- Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise).
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Vinita, Oklahoma 74301
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Credential your Australian PTA qualification first
U.S. employers need to see your Australian qualification mapped to a U.S. bachelor's degree standard. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body before you apply, so your degree supports the specialty occupation requirement on the LCA.
Target healthcare networks with dedicated HR teams
Large hospital systems and outpatient rehabilitation chains are more familiar with E-3 paperwork than private clinics. Focus on employers who already use E-Verify, since DOL requires E-3 employers to be E-Verify-enrolled for LCA compliance.
Use Migrate Mate to run the filing process
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. Coordinating the DOL certification and consulate appointment yourself adds weeks of back-and-forth that most hiring managers aren't equipped to manage.
Address state licensure requirements before your interview
Every U.S. state requires PTAs to hold a state license before practicing. Research whether your target state accepts Australian qualifications directly or requires additional supervised hours, and tell employers you've already checked during interviews.
Negotiate your start date around LCA processing windows
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but consulate appointment availability in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth can add two to six weeks. Build at least six weeks between your offer acceptance and your proposed start date.
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Find Physical Therapist Assistant JobsPhysical Therapist Assistant E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Physical Therapist Assistant jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Physical Therapist Assistant roles by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Many PTA positions are never advertised with explicit visa sponsorship language, so filtering by employer filing behaviour is more reliable than searching job titles with sponsorship keywords.
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 Physical Therapist Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in physical therapy, kinesiology, or a closely related field. The DOL and USCIS assess whether the degree requirement is specific to the role, not just preferred. A job posting that lists 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can create problems at the LCA stage, so confirm the employer's job description uses mandatory degree language before proceeding.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for PTA roles in the United States?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year and start work as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B is capped at 85,000 slots per year, and most applicants enter a randomised lottery with no guarantee of selection. For Australian PTAs, the E-3 is consistently the faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Can I transfer my E-3 visa to a new PTA employer if I change jobs?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and support a new E-3 visa application before you start working for them. You cannot transfer the E-3 status the way an H-1B portability provision allows. If you're already in the U.S., you'll need to attend a new consular interview in Australia or apply for a change of status, so plan for a gap between roles.
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