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Director of Rehabilitation Services roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Health systems, long-term care networks, and rehabilitation companies regularly sponsor this role for foreign-trained rehabilitation professionals seeking lawful permanent residency.
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Oregon Health and Sciences University seeks applicants for a full-time Director of Rehabilitation Services position at our facility in Portland, Oregon.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides leadership development/training, development/implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, strategies and services; sets priorities in accordance with institutional goals and departmental objectives; oversees strategic planning for rehab-related programs within OHSU Health System. Faculty duties include ensuring DPT graduates develop competence in diagnosis/treatment of patients; classroom teaching entry-level DPT students; building and implementing innovative teaching and learning pedagogies, including technology; working collaboratively to continually update and enrich the curriculum and coordinating the teaching service of OHSU-based faculty members of the OIT/OHSU DPT Education Program to include partnering with other faculty on professional development in their teaching role as well as coordinating the teaching commitments between faculty, OHSU, and OIT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathologist)
- License or eligibility for same as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist
- 60 months of experience in Rehabilitation Management
- Experience must include managing multiple units; overseeing integrated OT, PT, and SLP services across inpatient and outpatient settings; developing a neurodevelopmental rehabilitation program; 3 years’ experience leading interdisciplinary teams in complex, matrixed organizations; and experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams within pediatric and/or adult hospital and outpatient settings
INTRODUCTION
Oregon Health and Sciences University seeks applicants for a full-time Director of Rehabilitation Services position at our facility in Portland, Oregon.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides leadership development/training, development/implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, strategies and services; sets priorities in accordance with institutional goals and departmental objectives; oversees strategic planning for rehab-related programs within OHSU Health System. Faculty duties include ensuring DPT graduates develop competence in diagnosis/treatment of patients; classroom teaching entry-level DPT students; building and implementing innovative teaching and learning pedagogies, including technology; working collaboratively to continually update and enrich the curriculum and coordinating the teaching service of OHSU-based faculty members of the OIT/OHSU DPT Education Program to include partnering with other faculty on professional development in their teaching role as well as coordinating the teaching commitments between faculty, OHSU, and OIT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathologist)
- License or eligibility for same as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist
- 60 months of experience in Rehabilitation Management
- Experience must include managing multiple units; overseeing integrated OT, PT, and SLP services across inpatient and outpatient settings; developing a neurodevelopmental rehabilitation program; 3 years’ experience leading interdisciplinary teams in complex, matrixed organizations; and experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams within pediatric and/or adult hospital and outpatient settings
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Rehabilitation Services
Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive rehabilitation management experience. Document each promotion, expanded scope of authority, and budget responsibility separately, USCIS evaluates progression, not just total years.
Search employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find health systems and rehabilitation networks that have filed PERM applications for rehabilitation leadership roles. Targeting employers with an established green card sponsorship track record shortens your path to an offer conversation.
Verify your SOC code before the PERM recruitment phase
Most Director of Rehabilitation Services roles file under a Medical and Health Services Managers SOC code. Confirm the correct classification using O*NET before your employer posts the PERM recruitment ads, a mismatched SOC can require restarting the entire recruitment test.
Align your offer letter to the prevailing wage determination
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your target location and ensure your negotiated salary meets or exceeds that threshold before accepting any offer.
Track your priority date against per-country backlogs
Employment-based green cards have annual per-country numerical limits. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs even after PERM and I-140 approval. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand your realistic wait window.
Understand AC21 portability before switching employers
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and you receive a new offer in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without losing your place in line. Confirm the new role's SOC code matches before resigning.
Green Card Director of Rehabilitation Services: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Director of Rehabilitation Services role?
Most Director of Rehabilitation Services positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials in a rehabilitation discipline. EB-3 applies when the employer defines the minimum requirement as a bachelor's degree with at least two years of qualifying experience. The employer's formal job requirements, not your personal credentials, determine which category PERM is filed under.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization, requires an LCA filed with DOL, and is subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker is available, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition and, once a visa number is current, adjustment of status or consular processing.
What does the PERM recruitment test require for this role?
The employer must post the position using DOL-mandated recruitment channels, including print advertisements, job boards, and internal postings, over a defined period. Any U.S. applicant who meets the minimum stated requirements must be considered. The employer documents each applicant and the lawful business reason for rejection before DOL will certify the PERM application for a Director of Rehabilitation Services opening.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for rehabilitation leadership roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for rehabilitation and health services management roles, searchable by location and job category. Targeting employers who have completed the PERM process before for similar roles significantly improves your chances of an offer that includes green card sponsorship from the start.
Can I change jobs after my green card sponsorship is in progress?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without abandoning your priority date. Confirm that the new Director of Rehabilitation Services or comparable role shares the same SOC code before making any transition.