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Occupational therapist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and school districts regularly sponsor foreign OTs, making this one of the more accessible paths to U.S. permanent residency for allied health professionals.
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Total Rehab - Peds JMS
Department:
Physical Therapy
Weekly Hours:
40
Status:
Full time
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Sign On Bonus:
Job Requisition Qualifies for Sign on Bonus
Bonus Amount:
$10,000
Job Summary:
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for external candidates with a 2 year commitment.
As patients work through physical rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist will guide them through a treatment program to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
Through collaboration with the patient, you will establish goals and track progress through their rehabilitation.
This role allows you to be a mentor to OTAs, students and volunteers. You will also participate in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees.
All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise
- Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric).
- Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and socio-psychological needs of infants through geriatrics.
- Conducts occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served.
- Develops and implements an occupational therapy treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, taking into account patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy.
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrate basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.
- Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
- Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedica's mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
- Provides oversight and mentoring for OTA's, students and volunteers.
- Participates in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees as assigned.
- Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.
- Provides occupational therapy in a variety of clinical settings and may be required to travel between ProMedica locations.
- Performs other duties as directed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
License: Current OT License in State of practice
Certification: BLS
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.
Benefits:
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Location:
Total Rehab - Peds JMS
Department:
Physical Therapy
Weekly Hours:
40
Status:
Full time
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Sign On Bonus:
Job Requisition Qualifies for Sign on Bonus
Bonus Amount:
$10,000
Job Summary:
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for external candidates with a 2 year commitment.
As patients work through physical rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist will guide them through a treatment program to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
Through collaboration with the patient, you will establish goals and track progress through their rehabilitation.
This role allows you to be a mentor to OTAs, students and volunteers. You will also participate in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees.
All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise
- Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric).
- Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and socio-psychological needs of infants through geriatrics.
- Conducts occupational therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served.
- Develops and implements an occupational therapy treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, taking into account patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy.
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrate basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.
- Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
- Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedica's mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
- Provides oversight and mentoring for OTA's, students and volunteers.
- Participates in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees as assigned.
- Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.
- Provides occupational therapy in a variety of clinical settings and may be required to travel between ProMedica locations.
- Performs other duties as directed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
License: Current OT License in State of practice
Certification: BLS
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.
Benefits:
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Occupational Therapist
Get your CGFNS credentials evaluated early
Many U.S. employers and state licensing boards require a foreign credential evaluation before extending a green card offer. Start the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools evaluation process well before your job search, since delays here stall everything downstream.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Hospitals and rehab networks that have filed PERM applications before have the HR infrastructure to sponsor again. Search Migrate Mate to filter occupational therapist roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, saving you time on cold outreach.
Verify your state OT license maps to EB-3 requirements
EB-3 skilled worker classification requires a full state licensure in the role as offered. Confirm your foreign degree and supervised clinical hours meet your target state's licensure requirements before the PERM prevailing-wage determination is submitted, since USCIS will tie the petition to that specific credential set.
Understand how PERM wage levels affect your offer
DOL requires your offered salary to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your OT role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages by ZIP code before negotiating, so you can spot whether an offer will clear the DOL threshold.
Ask employers about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time. Confirm this with your sponsoring employer's immigration counsel early, since concurrent filing cuts the wait between I-140 approval and your work authorization.
Document your clinical specialty for EB-2 positioning
OTs with a master's degree or a demonstrated specialty in hand therapy, pediatrics, or neurological rehabilitation may qualify under EB-2 advanced-degree requirements. Collect transcripts, continuing education records, and employer letters that confirm your specialty before the PERM recruitment period opens.
Green Card Occupational Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do occupational therapist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most OT roles are sponsored under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. If you hold a master's degree in occupational therapy and the position requires one, your employer can petition under EB-2 instead. EB-2 requires PERM labor certification just like EB-3, but may offer a shorter wait for applicants from countries with high EB-3 demand.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for OT roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency, not a temporary work period. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and no cap that forces your employer to reapply each year. The tradeoff is time: PERM recruitment and I-140 adjudication add months before you can file for adjustment of status, whereas an approved H-1B lets you start work immediately.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an occupational therapist position?
Your employer files an application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role at the prevailing wage. This requires a supervised recruitment campaign, typically 30 to 60 days, before the PERM application is submitted. DOL then reviews the filing, which can take several months under standard processing. Only after PERM is certified can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find occupational therapist jobs where employers are already set up to sponsor green cards?
Search for OT roles on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. This lets you focus your applications on healthcare networks, school districts, and rehab facilities that have already navigated PERM filings rather than approaching employers who have never sponsored a foreign worker before.
Does my foreign OT license or degree affect my green card eligibility?
Yes. USCIS ties your I-140 petition to the specific credentials used in the PERM application. If your foreign degree needs evaluation to establish U.S. equivalency, that evaluation must be completed before the prevailing-wage determination is filed. State licensure is also required, and most states will not issue a license until they confirm your foreign clinical hours and degree meet their standards. The O*NET occupational profile for occupational therapists confirms the degree and licensure requirements USCIS references.