Pediatric Physical Therapist Green Card Jobs
Pediatric physical therapist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which permanently establishes your U.S. residency rather than cycling you through temporary visa renewals. Hospitals, pediatric clinics, and school districts regularly sponsor foreign-trained PTs, making this one of the more accessible pathways to permanent U.S. employment in rehabilitation.
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Michigan
Position Summary:
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Salary + Up To $10K Sign On Bonus or Tuition Reimbursement
We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!
Why Choose Ivy?
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Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
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Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
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Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
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Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
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Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
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Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
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Intelligent Documentation: With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more time with patients and keeping their work AT work.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence:
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians:
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Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
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Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
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Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
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Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.
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Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.
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Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
How Ivy Invests in You:
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Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
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Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
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Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
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Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
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Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
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External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
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Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
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Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications:
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Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
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Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
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Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Location:
Michigan
Position Summary:
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Salary + Up To $10K Sign On Bonus or Tuition Reimbursement
We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!
Why Choose Ivy?
-
Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
-
Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
-
Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
-
Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
-
Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
-
Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
-
Intelligent Documentation: With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more time with patients and keeping their work AT work.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence:
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians:
-
Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
-
Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
-
Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
-
Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.
-
Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.
-
Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
How Ivy Invests in You:
-
Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
-
Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
-
Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
-
Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
-
Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
-
External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
-
Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
-
Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications:
-
Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
-
Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
-
Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pediatric Physical Therapist
Verify your credential evaluation before applying
Foreign PT degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM can proceed. Get a credential evaluation from a FCCPT-accepted evaluator early, since employers won't start the PERM process until this documentation is complete and matches the job description.
Target pediatric settings with established PT departments
Children's hospitals, early intervention programs, and school districts that already employ multiple physical therapists are far more likely to have PERM infrastructure in place. A first-time sponsor faces significantly longer preparation timelines than an employer who has filed before.
Search green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters pediatric physical therapist roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on organizations already set up to file PERM rather than convincing a new employer to start the process from scratch.
Benchmark your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your specific job title and county through OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate an offer, since a wage below the prevailing rate will delay or invalidate the PERM filing.
Confirm state licensure reciprocity before filing the I-140
EB-3 for physical therapists requires a valid state license. Some states grant licensure by endorsement quickly; others require re-examination. Confirm your target state's reciprocity rules before the PERM filing wraps up, so you hold an active license when USCIS adjudicates the I-140.
Understand the EB-3 priority date backlog by nationality
EB-3 has no annual cap lottery, but nationals from high-demand countries like India face priority date backlogs that can extend wait times significantly. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin's EB-3 cutoff dates for your country before accepting an offer, so you can factor actual green card timelines into your decision.
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Find Pediatric Physical Therapist JobsPediatric Physical Therapist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do pediatric physical therapist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most pediatric PT positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher in a specialized field. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or if you can demonstrate advanced credentials that justify the higher classification. Your employer's PERM attorney makes the final determination based on the actual job requirements.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for physical therapists?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with a two-year initial period and a heavily oversubscribed annual lottery. PERM green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no expiration, though the process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval. For pediatric PTs, the EB-3 route often makes more strategic sense because it sidesteps H-1B cap uncertainty entirely.
What state licensure does a foreign-trained pediatric PT need before PERM can be completed?
You must hold a valid physical therapy license in the state where you'll work before USCIS will approve the I-140 petition. The PERM labor certification itself can be filed while licensure is pending, but the I-140 adjudication requires proof of licensure. States vary widely on whether they accept foreign credentials by endorsement or require the NPTE examination again.
How do I find pediatric physical therapist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for pediatric physical therapist roles posted by employers with a documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time applying to organizations that have never navigated PERM. Filtering by sponsorship history significantly shortens your path from application to I-140 filing.
Can an employer sponsor a pediatric PT for a green card if the role is part-time or contract-based?
PERM requires the sponsored position to be a full-time, permanent job offer. Part-time roles and contract positions don't satisfy DOL's requirements for labor certification. If your initial offer is part-time, the employer would need to restructure it as a permanent full-time position before PERM can proceed, which many pediatric clinics and school districts may be willing to do for hard-to-fill specialties.
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