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Physical Therapist Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through EB-3 skilled worker petitions, and some roles qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140, putting you on the path to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa.
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Explore opportunities with Atrinity Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Physical Therapist Assistant you will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
- Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
- Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
- Available to work a weekend rotation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Atrinity Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Physical Therapist Assistant you will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
- Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
- Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
- Available to work a weekend rotation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
PERM requires your foreign PTA diploma to meet U.S. equivalency standards. Get a credentials evaluation from a DOL-recognized evaluator before employers start the labor certification, or your I-140 can stall at the education-requirement stage.
Target rehab networks with established PERM pipelines
Large inpatient rehab facilities, skilled nursing chains, and hospital systems file PERM labor certifications regularly for PTA roles. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already know the DOL prevailing-wage and recruitment-documentation requirements specific to this occupation.
Search green-card-sponsoring PTA jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Physical Therapist Assistant openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to postings that won't support PERM. Use it to narrow your search before reaching out to hiring managers.
Confirm your state license transfers before the I-140 stage
PERM job descriptions for PTAs almost always require a state license. If you're relocating to a new state during the sponsorship process, start the reciprocity or endorsement application early so your license is active before your employer files the I-140 petition.
Ask employers about priority date tracking for your country
EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions, but nationals from India and China face visa backlog waits even after I-140 approval. Confirm your country of birth with the employer's immigration counsel before accepting an offer that depends on quick green card issuance.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offered salary
PERM requires employers to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your PTA role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you know whether an offer meets the Level I or Level II threshold before your employer submits the labor certification.
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Find Physical Therapist Assistant JobsPhysical Therapist Assistant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physical Therapist Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most PTA positions are sponsored under EB-3 as skilled workers because the role requires an associate degree and state licensure rather than a U.S. master's or equivalent. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the specific position requires an advanced degree, but that's uncommon in standard clinical PTA roles. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm which category applies based on the actual job requirements.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty field and is subject to an annual lottery, making it a difficult fit for most PTA positions. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and visa availability can take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth.
What documents do I need before a U.S. employer can start my PERM labor certification?
You'll need a foreign credential evaluation confirming your PTA diploma meets U.S. educational requirements, a current state physical therapist assistant license for the state where you'll work, and documentation of any relevant clinical experience. Your employer needs these to write an accurate PERM job description and to respond to any DOL audit requests during the certification review.
Where can I find Physical Therapist Assistant jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search PTA openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about PERM support after an interview. Focus on rehab networks, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital systems, as these tend to have established immigration filing processes and in-house or retained immigration counsel.
What happens to my green card case if I change PTA jobs during the PERM process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM labor certification is tied to the original employer and cannot transfer. You'd need to restart the process with the new employer. Once your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, AC21 portability may let you move to a same or similar PTA role without losing your priority date, but you should confirm eligibility with an immigration attorney before making any job change.
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