E-3 Visa Speech Pathologist Jobs
Speech Pathologist roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a master's degree in speech-language pathology and a state license before you can start work. Australian SLPs can secure employer sponsorship through the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews every two years without a cap, making it one of the more stable paths into U.S. healthcare.
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Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team down in sunny Florida, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats conditions that affect one’s ability to communicate and swallow. As experts in communication, these specialists assess, diagnose, treat and prevent speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders from birth through old age. Speech Pathologists can help patients improve their speech, open new communication possibilities and improve their ability to comprehend others, express oneself, communicate more effectively in social settings and swallow safely. This is a dedicated, collaborative team that will help you to advance your skills while supporting patients during their healing journey.
A PRN caregiver in this position works 8-hour shifts between 7:00AM – 6:00PM, with flexibility on start/end times. The schedule is flexible. A minimum of 4 weekend days per 8-week period and 1 major and 2 minor holidays per year will be required.
Floating across all Martin Health sites will be required, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Evaluate patients and apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders.
- Provide, interpret, plan and supervise patient evaluations and treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and wellbeing of the patient.
- Continually review the plan of care and make revisions as needed.
- Prepare progress reports on all treatments in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures and report to the physician as needed.
- Instruct and counsel medical staff and family members to assist the patient in treatment techniques.
- Perform voice evaluations, treatment of various voice disorders and bedside swallow evaluations.
- Demonstrate competency with the MBSs for adults and pediatrics.
- Follow Code Blue and all protocols as per Clinic policy.
- Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by the Joint Commission.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Masters, Doctorate or SLP-D Degree from an accredited School of Speech-Language Pathology
- Registered in the State of Florida
- Current Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology or eligible
- Speech Pathologist (SP) license in the state of Florida
- Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American-Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Externship experience
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
PAY RANGE
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
INTRODUCTION
Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team down in sunny Florida, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats conditions that affect one’s ability to communicate and swallow. As experts in communication, these specialists assess, diagnose, treat and prevent speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders from birth through old age. Speech Pathologists can help patients improve their speech, open new communication possibilities and improve their ability to comprehend others, express oneself, communicate more effectively in social settings and swallow safely. This is a dedicated, collaborative team that will help you to advance your skills while supporting patients during their healing journey.
A PRN caregiver in this position works 8-hour shifts between 7:00AM – 6:00PM, with flexibility on start/end times. The schedule is flexible. A minimum of 4 weekend days per 8-week period and 1 major and 2 minor holidays per year will be required.
Floating across all Martin Health sites will be required, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Evaluate patients and apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders.
- Provide, interpret, plan and supervise patient evaluations and treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and wellbeing of the patient.
- Continually review the plan of care and make revisions as needed.
- Prepare progress reports on all treatments in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures and report to the physician as needed.
- Instruct and counsel medical staff and family members to assist the patient in treatment techniques.
- Perform voice evaluations, treatment of various voice disorders and bedside swallow evaluations.
- Demonstrate competency with the MBSs for adults and pediatrics.
- Follow Code Blue and all protocols as per Clinic policy.
- Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by the Joint Commission.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Masters, Doctorate or SLP-D Degree from an accredited School of Speech-Language Pathology
- Registered in the State of Florida
- Current Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology or eligible
- Speech Pathologist (SP) license in the state of Florida
- Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American-Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Externship experience
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
PAY RANGE
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Speech Pathologist
Get your ASHA certification before applying
U.S. employers expect the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or confirmed eligibility for it. Start your application early, processing takes several weeks and you'll need it to satisfy state licensure requirements before your start date.
Target healthcare systems with E-3 hiring history
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for Speech-Language Pathologist roles. Hospital networks, school districts, and rehabilitation groups that already understand the E-3 visa process move faster than employers filing their first LCA.
Use Migrate Mate to manage your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, your employer must file a certified LCA with the DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so neither you nor your employer misses a compliance step.
Clarify state licensure timelines with your employer upfront
Every U.S. state issues its own SLP license, and some states take eight to twelve weeks to process applications from internationally trained applicants. Confirm your employer can delay your start date or offer a provisional arrangement while your license clears.
Address your three-year Australian degree proactively
Australian bachelor's degrees in speech pathology are typically three years, which can prompt questions about U.S. equivalency. Have a credentials evaluation completed before interviews so you can present documented equivalency alongside your transcript rather than explaining it under pressure.
Negotiate who files the LCA in your offer letter
The E-3 requires the employer to file the LCA, not you. Before signing an offer, confirm in writing that your employer will initiate the DOL filing. Some smaller clinics assume the applicant manages this step, which creates delays when they discover the legal obligation falls on them.
E-3 Visa Speech Pathologist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Speech Pathologist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Speech Pathologist roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Beyond that, DOL LCA disclosure data shows which hospital networks, school districts, and rehabilitation providers have filed for SLP roles under the E-3 or H-1B visa before, which tells you which employers already understand the process.
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 Speech Pathologist role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Speech-language pathology requires at minimum a master's degree in the field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement that a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is necessary for the role. ASHA's CCC-SLP credential and state licensure requirements further reinforce the specialty occupation classification, so approval risk on this point is low for qualified applicants.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian Speech Pathologists?
The E-3 is significantly more predictable for SLPs. The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 and is subject to a lottery, meaning you could go through an entire hiring process and not get selected. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, requires no lottery, and can be filed at any time of year. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is the practical default.
Can I switch SLP employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you cannot start work for the new employer until a new LCA has been certified by the DOL and a new E-3 visa has been issued. Unlike some other visa categories, the E-3 does not allow portability between employers. You'll need to coordinate timing carefully, particularly if your current visa stamp is expiring, and apply for a new E-3 at a U.S. consulate before beginning the new role.