H-1B Visa Orthopedic Physical Therapist Jobs
Orthopedic physical therapists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation standard: a directly related bachelor's degree is the minimum entry requirement. Hospitals, outpatient orthopedic clinics, and sports medicine groups regularly file LCAs for this title under SOC code 29-1123.
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02190 GCMG Sports Medicine: Randolph - Immediate Care
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Normal business hours are rotating 12 hour shifts. Monday through Friday 0900 to 2100 and Saturday and Sunday 0900 to 1400. No Call or Holidays.
As PRN, you have the opportunity to select shifts based on the operating hours of the location.
Pay Range:
$88.00 - $88.00
Job Description
If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Orthopedic Trauma surgeons to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries together at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Orthopedic Trauma in beautiful Charlotte, NC.
Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedic Team is seeking Physician Assistants/Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to join the team at Atrium Health.
As the region's top-rated health system with the top-rated orthopedic program, according to U.S. News & World Report, you can count on us to provide the highest quality care.
When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Ortho Urgent Care - Randolph Road - PRN PA
Department:
02190 GCMG Sports Medicine: Randolph - Immediate Care
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Normal business hours are rotating 12 hour shifts. Monday through Friday 0900 to 2100 and Saturday and Sunday 0900 to 1400. No Call or Holidays.
As PRN, you have the opportunity to select shifts based on the operating hours of the location.
Pay Range:
$88.00 - $88.00
Job Description
If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Orthopedic Trauma surgeons to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries together at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Orthopedic Trauma in beautiful Charlotte, NC.
Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedic Team is seeking Physician Assistants/Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to join the team at Atrium Health.
As the region's top-rated health system with the top-rated orthopedic program, according to U.S. News & World Report, you can count on us to provide the highest quality care.
When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Ortho Urgent Care - Randolph Road - PRN PA
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to orthopedic physical therapy. A foreign PT degree must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before your employer files. A credential evaluation from a FCCPT-recognized agency is the standard employers expect.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull Labor Condition Application filings under SOC 29-1123. Employers who filed LCAs in the past two years are actively sponsoring PTs and are far more likely to do it again for your hire.
Target employers with in-house HR infrastructure
Hospital systems and large outpatient PT groups have HR teams experienced with immigration filings. Smaller single-location clinics often won't sponsor because they lack the infrastructure, so concentrate your search on multi-site employers.
Find H-1B-sponsoring orthopedic employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter orthopedic PT roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces active sponsors so you spend your time on applications that can actually lead to a petition, not rejections over immigration policy.
Clarify state licensure timing with your employer
H-1B petitions for physical therapists require a valid state PT license before USCIS approves the petition. Confirm with your prospective employer which state license they need and whether they'll support licensure exam costs before you accept an offer.
Account for cap-subject filing deadlines in your timeline
Most orthopedic PT employers are cap-subject, meaning your H-1B start date can only be October 1. Employers must file by April 1. Structure your job search so you have an offer in hand well before the March registration window opens.
H-1B Visa Orthopedic Physical Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an orthopedic physical therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies physical therapy as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or a foreign equivalent bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy. Your employer will document this in the I-129 petition, and your degree transcript and credential evaluation will support the specialty occupation claim.
Do I need a U.S. state PT license before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS expects that an H-1B beneficiary is fully qualified to perform the job on the petition start date, and practicing physical therapy in any U.S. state requires a valid state license. Your employer should confirm which state license applies and build the credential evaluation and licensure timeline into the petition filing schedule.
Which types of employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for orthopedic physical therapists?
Hospital systems, large outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine groups, rehabilitation chains, and university medical centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers have HR and legal infrastructure to manage LCA filings and USCIS petitions. You can filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect orthopedic PT offers?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for SOC code 29-1123 in the specific metropolitan area where you'll work, as certified in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. The prevailing wage is set at either Level I or Level II depending on your experience. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Can an orthopedic PT clinic sponsor me if they've never filed an H-1B before?
A first-time sponsor can file, but it requires more preparation. The employer must register with USCIS, file an LCA with DOL, and submit an I-129 petition with supporting documentation. Smaller single-location clinics often decline because the process is resource-intensive. If a clinic is willing but inexperienced, they'll need an immigration attorney to manage the filing correctly.