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Licensed Therapist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a master's degree or higher in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field. Many hospital systems, behavioral health networks, and community mental health centers sponsor H-1B petitions for licensed clinicians, particularly where state licensure requirements reinforce the degree-specific nature of the work.
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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:
Licensed Physical Therapist (Full-time)
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Outpatient
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Compensation Range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year
Additional compensation: This position is also eligible for bonus and student loan repayment
We create the opportunity — YOU make the impact.
At Ivy Rehab, our Physical Therapists have opportunities to pursue multiple professional tracks, including mentorship, residency education, specialty program development, non-treating roles, clinic leadership, and future clinic partnership opportunities.
With productivity expectations below many outpatient industry standards, we prioritize sustainable practice environments that support high-quality patient care. We foster a culture centered on professional growth, hands-on learning, strong clinical relationships, collaboration, and long-term career stability.
Compensation:
$80,000 to $100,000/year (based on location, total experience, CHT cert, etc.)
If taking advantage of our clinician bonus plan, you can earn up to an additional $1,192.31 per paycheck ($31,000 annually).
Welcome bonuses or student loan repayment offered for certain opportunities (up to $10K)
What makes Ivy different?
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 quality time with patients and keeping their notes AT work.
Teammate Resource Groups (TRGs) such as Ivy Pride, Early Career Development, Wellness & Work Life Balance, and Military.
Clinical Career Ladder – get incentivized for your clinical accomplishments
Internal travel program - travel as much as you want, and we will have a home for you to settle back into without losing any of your benefits or perks
You can open your very own clinic (or clinics) - with equity
Multiple residency and specialty programs - two partnered with HSS!
All our benefits start within your first 30 days. We offer:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k with company matching contribution
- Disability & life insurance
- Pet insurance discounts for your fur babies
- Paid parental leave and maternity leave
- Gym and wellness discounts
- Free mental health + financial services
- Annual CEU allowance + paid CEU days annually
- Generous PTO Program & 6 paid holidays annually
What we look for:
- License or pending license as a Physical Therapist in the treating state
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Eagerness to grow & learn
- Interest in pursuing a specialty outside of your standard ortho (sports, pelvic, vestibular, peds, neuro, geriatrics, etc.)
- Team player
The compensation range listed reflects the good faith estimate of pay this organization reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. This range applies to the base salary or hourly rate only and does not include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered.
Applicants in Connecticut and Rhode Island may request the pay range for this position at any time prior to or during the application process.
We do not inquire about salary history as part of our hiring process.
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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Verify your license transfers across states
H-1B approval is tied to the work location, and state licensure requirements differ significantly. Confirm your credentials meet the destination state's Licensed Professional Counselor or LMFT standards before targeting employers there, since an unlicensed clinician can't legally practice.
Target employers with behavioral health divisions
Hospital systems, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers file H-1B petitions far more consistently than private group practices. Filter your search by employer type, larger organizations have dedicated HR infrastructure and existing relationships with immigration counsel.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Licensed Therapist and related clinical roles. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which organizations have sponsored positions matching your occupation code, so you're targeting employers with a real track record.
Document your supervised clinical hours early
Many states require 2,000 to 4,000 post-degree supervised hours for full licensure. Employers filing your H-1B petition need to confirm you meet the specialty occupation threshold, so having organized records of your supervised experience strengthens both the petition and any USCIS Request for Evidence response.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location before filing the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the SOC code for your specific therapist role to know what wage Level I through IV looks like in your target city.
Flag telehealth roles that span multiple states
If a remote Licensed Therapist position requires you to hold licenses in multiple states, your employer may need to file separate LCA certifications for each work location. Clarify the practice jurisdiction structure during the offer stage, not after the petition is already filed.
H-1B Visa Licensed Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a master's degree in a directly related field such as clinical psychology, counseling, or social work. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on a role-by-role basis. Positions that accept a general bachelor's degree as sufficient, without a field-specific requirement, are at higher risk of a Request for Evidence or denial.
How does state licensure affect H-1B sponsorship for therapists?
Your employer's H-1B petition is tied to the specific work location, and most states require independent clinical licensure before you can practice unsupervised. If your license is from a different state, the employer may need to delay your start date or structure your role under supervision while you complete reciprocity or endorsement requirements, which can complicate petition timing.
Can a private therapy group practice sponsor an H-1B?
Technically yes, but smaller practices rarely have the infrastructure to manage the filing process. The employer must have an IRS EIN, demonstrate financial capacity to pay prevailing wage, and work with immigration counsel to prepare the LCA and I-129 petition. Most successful sponsorships for therapists come from hospital systems, large behavioral health networks, or community mental health organizations.
What happens to my H-1B status if my clinical license lapses?
A lapsed license creates a direct problem because the H-1B approval is partly based on your ability to perform the specialty occupation as described in the petition. If you can no longer legally practice in the work location state, your employer may be required to notify USCIS, and you could lose H-1B status. Renew your license well before expiration and notify your employer's immigration team immediately if any issue arises.
How do I find Licensed Therapist jobs where employers already sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters employers based on verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify organizations that have sponsored Licensed Therapist and related clinical roles. This is more reliable than asking during cold outreach, since LCA data is a matter of public record and reflects actual sponsorship activity rather than a recruiter's best guess about company policy.