Green Card Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs
Physical Therapy Assistant roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 immigrant petition. Rehab networks, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics regularly sponsor foreign PTAs, making this a realistic path to permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Serves Physical Therapy Patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
- Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
- Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per site.
- Instruct patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment.
- Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Document treatments and notes as needed.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist Assistant [Massachusetts License] - required
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
65 Old Colony Way
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
1500 Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Verify your PTA credential equivalency early
Foreign-trained PTAs often need a CGFNS or similar credential evaluation before PERM can proceed. Get your degree and clinical hours assessed against U.S. state licensure standards before your employer starts the labor certification process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Skilled nursing facilities, hospital rehabilitation departments, and home health agencies file PERM petitions far more often than small private clinics. Use Migrate Mate to filter Physical Therapy Assistant roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity.
Confirm state licensure before the PERM audit stage
PERM requires you to meet the minimum requirements listed in the job description on the filing date. If your state PTA license is pending or conditional, DOL can flag your case, so secure full licensure before your employer submits.
Understand how EB-3 sidesteps H-1B lottery risk
EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition stage and no lottery. Your employer files a PERM application with DOL, then an I-140 with USCIS, putting you on a permanent residency track instead of a renewable temporary status.
Ask employers about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your USCIS priority date is current when your I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time, shortening your wait significantly. Confirm this with your sponsoring employer before accepting an offer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your PTA role in their specific geographic area. Cross-check their offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, since a wage below the prevailing level will invalidate the PERM filing.
Green Card Physical Therapy Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Physical Therapy Assistant jobs commonly qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Physical Therapy Assistant is classified as a skilled occupation requiring specialized training and state licensure, which fits the EB-3 skilled worker category. Rehab networks, long-term care facilities, and hospital systems regularly file PERM applications for foreign PTAs when they cannot find qualified U.S. workers through standard recruitment efforts documented to DOL standards.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a PTA role?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree requirement and is subject to an annual lottery, making it unreliable for PTA roles. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery, no annual cap at the petition stage, and leads directly to permanent residency. The trade-off is a longer process: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a Physical Therapy Assistant?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that they conducted a good-faith recruitment process, posted the role at the required prevailing wage, and found no qualified U.S. workers. For PTA positions, this typically includes job postings, state workforce agency listings, and documentation of all applicants reviewed. DOL either certifies the application or audits it for additional evidence.
Where can I find Physical Therapy Assistant jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship status, so you end up applying to roles where the employer has no PERM history and may decline to sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find Physical Therapy Assistant openings at employers with documented employment-based sponsorship activity so you're not starting from scratch with every application.
Can I switch PTA employers while my green card case is in progress?
Changing employers restarts the PERM process from the beginning because the labor certification and I-140 are tied to the specific sponsoring employer and job offer. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days and your I-140 is approved, USCIS portability rules may allow a move to a similar PTA role without losing your priority date.