H-1B Visa Licensed Prosthetist Jobs

Licensed Prosthetists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in prosthetics and orthotics, plus board certification. Employer demand is concentrated in rehabilitation hospitals, VA health systems, and private O&P practices, many of which have active H-1B filing histories.

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Ivy Rehab Network
Licensed Physical Therapist
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Ivy Rehab Network
New 48m ago
Licensed Physical Therapist
Ivy Rehab Network
Charlottesville, Virginia
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$80,000/yr - $100,000/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Ethos Veterinary Health
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Ethos Veterinary Health
New 49m ago
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ethos Veterinary Health
Anchorage, Alaska
Allied Health
$28/hr - $33/hr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Other
10,000+

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Warby Parker
Licensed Optician
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Warby Parker
New 1h ago
Licensed Optician
Warby Parker
Dedham, Massachusetts
Customer Service & Support
$29/hr - $35/hr
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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CHRISTUS Health
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
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CHRISTUS Health
New 1h ago
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
CHRISTUS Health
Flint, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Hartford HealthCare
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
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Hartford HealthCare
New 1h ago
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Hartford HealthCare
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Associate's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Licensed Prosthetist

Verify your ABC or BOC certification status

USCIS requires proof of both your degree and your American Board for Certification or Board of Certification credential when adjudicating the specialty occupation requirement. Have your certification documentation ready before any employer begins the I-129 petition.

Cross-check prevailing wages before accepting offers

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level for your SOC code and work location. Run your job title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the floor your offer must meet.

Target VA and large rehabilitation health systems

VA medical centers and multi-site rehabilitation networks file H-1B petitions regularly for allied health roles. These employers already have HR infrastructure for sponsorship, which reduces delays compared to independent O&P clinics filing for the first time.

Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate

Filter by occupation to see which employers have filed H-1B LCAs for prosthetist or orthotist roles. This lets you prioritize employers with a documented sponsorship track record rather than asking cold whether they've done it before.

Confirm state licensure before your employer files

Most states require a separate prosthetist license, and USCIS may request proof of state authorization as part of the specialty occupation evidence. Secure or apply for your state license before your employer submits the I-129 to avoid an RFE mid-process.

Understand the cap-subject lottery timing for private employers

Private O&P practices are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery with an April 1 filing window. VA facilities and some nonprofit hospital systems are cap-exempt, so you can file year-round and start work sooner.

H-1B Visa Licensed Prosthetist: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Licensed Prosthetist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. Prosthetics and orthotics meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because entry-level positions typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in prosthetics and orthotics or a directly related field. USCIS also looks at your ABC or BOC board certification as supporting evidence that the role requires specialized, degree-level knowledge.

Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for prosthetists?

VA medical centers, large rehabilitation hospital systems, and multi-location O&P practices are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. VA facilities are cap-exempt, so they can file petitions year-round. Independent private clinics can sponsor too but are cap-subject and must file during the annual April lottery window. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing histories on Migrate Mate.

Does my foreign prosthetics degree satisfy USCIS requirements?

A foreign degree qualifies if a credential evaluation confirms it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in prosthetics, orthotics, or a directly related field. USCIS accepts evaluations from recognized credential evaluation services. Your employer will include the evaluation report in the I-129 petition package alongside your board certification documentation.

Do I need a state prosthetist license before my employer can file the H-1B petition?

You don't need the license in hand before the petition is filed, but USCIS may issue an RFE requesting proof of state licensure if it's a legal requirement to practice in that state. Applying for your state license before or immediately after your employer files significantly reduces the chance of a delay or denial.

How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect prosthetist job offers?

Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they will pay you at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Employers who underpay relative to the LCA certified wage risk DOL enforcement action, which can jeopardize your status.