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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the position requires a board-certified specialist with a medical degree, or EB-3 for licensed physicians in skilled worker classifications. Employers initiate PERM labor certification through DOL before filing the I-140 petition, creating a pathway to permanent residency rather than temporary status.
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Your future role at a glance:
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis
Department: Rehabilitation Therapy
Schedule: Day shift | Part-time | Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Support patient rehabilitation by safely assisting with clinical treatments under the direct guidance of the therapy team.
- Prepare and sanitize treatment areas to guarantee a safe, welcoming, and sterile environment for every patient intervention.
- Maintain specialized therapy equipment to ensure all tools are functional, safe, and ready for patient use.
- Manage supply and equipment inventories to keep the department seamlessly stocked and eliminate delays in patient care.
- Execute essential non-clinical and clerical tasks to optimize daily operations and support the clinical team's efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community.
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis
Department: Rehabilitation Therapy
Schedule: Day shift | Part-time | Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Support patient rehabilitation by safely assisting with clinical treatments under the direct guidance of the therapy team.
- Prepare and sanitize treatment areas to guarantee a safe, welcoming, and sterile environment for every patient intervention.
- Maintain specialized therapy equipment to ensure all tools are functional, safe, and ready for patient use.
- Manage supply and equipment inventories to keep the department seamlessly stocked and eliminate delays in patient care.
- Execute essential non-clinical and clerical tasks to optimize daily operations and support the clinical team's efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community.
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
Most PERM-sponsoring employers require ECFMG certification plus U.S. residency completion before initiating labor certification. Confirm your credentials are fully documented and your medical license is active in the state where the role is located.
Target rehabilitation hospital networks and academic medical centers
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities, academic medical centers, and large hospital systems file PERM petitions far more frequently than private outpatient clinics. Filter your search to employers with established immigration counsel and HR processes for physician sponsorship.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician roles at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting positions where the PERM process is already familiar to the hiring team.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC prevailing wage levels
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and geographic area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offer qualifies at Level II or above before accepting any position.
Negotiate PERM filing timelines during the offer stage
Ask the employer directly when they plan to initiate labor certification after your start date. Delays are common and PERM can add 18 to 24 months before I-140 filing, so getting a written commitment at the offer stage protects your timeline.
Understand whether EB-2 or EB-3 affects your priority date strategy
If you're from India or China, your priority date wait time differs significantly between EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Review the USCIS Visa Bulletin before your employer files the I-140 to determine which classification gives you the earlier cut-off date.
Green Card Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply. EB-2 covers the role when the employer's minimum requirement is an advanced degree, which board-certified physiatrists satisfy through their MD or DO plus residency. EB-3 applies when the position is classified as a skilled worker requiring at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Your employer's job description and DOL labor certification filing determine which category is used.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa provides temporary status in two-to-three-year increments with an annual cap and lottery for most applicants. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, leads to permanent residency, and is initiated by the employer through DOL labor certification followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, typically two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval for most nationalities.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for physiatrists most consistently?
Inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, academic medical centers, VA health systems, and large integrated health networks sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 petitions most frequently for physiatrists. These organizations have established immigration legal teams and structured onboarding processes that accommodate the multi-year PERM timeline. Smaller outpatient practices rarely have the infrastructure to manage the labor certification process. Use Migrate Mate to find Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history.
What happens to my green card process if I change employers mid-PERM?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved generally requires restarting the PERM process from the beginning with the new employer. If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, AC21 portability may allow you to transfer the priority date to a new employer in the same or similar occupational category, protecting your place in the queue without refiling PERM.
Can a foreign-trained physiatrist with a non-U.S. residency qualify for PERM sponsorship?
Yes, provided you meet the employer's stated minimum requirements, which typically include ECFMG certification, completion of an ACGME-accredited or equivalent residency program, and an active state medical license. DOL evaluates whether your credentials satisfy the job requirements listed in the PERM application. Some employers require U.S. residency completion as a stated minimum, which would be assessed during the labor certification process rather than by USCIS directly.