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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Get Access To All JobsThe Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty is looking for a Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily be assigned to the orthopedic outpatient setting.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs. Assignment will involve primarily adults in an outpatient setting.
- Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs.
- Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner.
- Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality.
- Attend and participate in educational programs and provide educational experiences as assigned.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
- Performs special projects and tasks as assigned.
University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 06
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s degree in another field and a Physical Therapy Certificate is required
- Entry level experience in physical therapy in an outpatient setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required
Desirable Qualifications:
- 1-3 years experience in Physical Therapy
- 1-3 years experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty is looking for a Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily be assigned to the orthopedic outpatient setting.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs. Assignment will involve primarily adults in an outpatient setting.
- Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs.
- Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner.
- Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality.
- Attend and participate in educational programs and provide educational experiences as assigned.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
- Performs special projects and tasks as assigned.
University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 06
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s degree in another field and a Physical Therapy Certificate is required
- Entry level experience in physical therapy in an outpatient setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required
Desirable Qualifications:
- 1-3 years experience in Physical Therapy
- 1-3 years experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.
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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.