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Licensed Therapist roles in clinical, hospital, and community mental health settings qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, then sponsor your I-140 petition toward lawful permanent residency.
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HealthPro Heritage is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our established rehabilitation team at Carlyle in Kingstree, SC. $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: $30–$35/hour, based on experience
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Free access to CEU360 for continuing education
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Overview:
HealthPro Heritage is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our established rehabilitation team at Carlyle in Kingstree, SC. $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: $30–$35/hour, based on experience
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Free access to CEU360 for continuing education
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Licensed Therapist
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
PERM applications are tied to a specific work location, so your state clinical license must be active before your employer files. Compact licensure agreements exist for some states, but many require a full separate application.
Match your degree to the correct EB category
A master's in counseling or social work typically qualifies you for EB-2 as an advanced-degree professional. A bachelor's plus supervised clinical hours generally places you in EB-3. Your employer's attorney determines this classification before filing with DOL.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Hospital systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and large behavioral health networks file PERM petitions regularly and have HR processes built for sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter Licensed Therapist roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your role, level, and location using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure throughout the PERM process, so confirm the wage determination before signing an offer letter.
Collect credential evaluation documents early in your search
If your therapy degree was earned outside the U.S., USCIS and state licensing boards both require a foreign credential evaluation. Delays here stall both your state license application and your employer's I-140 petition, so request the evaluation as soon as you begin applying.
Ask directly whether sponsorship covers the full EB process
Some employers sponsor H-1B visa but stop short of filing PERM. Confirm in writing that the employer will cover PERM recruitment, I-140 filing, and any required I-485 adjustment of status before you accept a role or relocate.
Green Card Licensed Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Licensed Therapist roles qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories?
Yes. A Licensed Therapist with a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field typically qualifies for EB-2 as an advanced-degree professional. Candidates with a bachelor's degree plus the required supervised clinical hours generally qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category applies before submitting the PERM application to DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for therapists?
H-1B sponsorship grants temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM recruitment, I-140 adjudication, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years for therapists from most nationalities.
Where can I find Licensed Therapist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Licensed Therapist roles filtered specifically by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history. That means you're looking at employers who have already completed the PERM and I-140 process for similar roles, not employers who might consider sponsorship if asked.
Does my foreign therapy degree qualify me for the PERM process?
A foreign degree can qualify if it is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree by a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation service. Both DOL and USCIS review this equivalency during the PERM and I-140 stages. You'll also need your degree recognized by the relevant state licensing board before your employer can document your qualifications in the PERM application.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm working on a temporary visa?
Yes. Many Licensed Therapists begin PERM sponsorship while already working for the employer on an H-1B or other temporary status. USCIS allows concurrent I-485 filing once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is available. Starting the PERM process early protects your position in the priority date queue, which determines when you can complete adjustment of status.