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Orthotist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in orthotics and prosthetics. Employers in hospital systems, rehabilitation networks, and private O&P practices regularly file H-1B petitions for certified orthotists. Use this page to find employers with active H-1B filing history in this field.
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Avera Orthopedics 69th & Louise
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$82,160.00 - $123,240.00
Position Highlights
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Oversees the development and operations of Avera Orthotics and is responsible for the clinical performance, financial performance, set up, development, quality assurance, business development, sales, customer service and strategic growth. Responsible for professional orthotics for ambulatory patients at Avera. Evaluates patients for appropriate orthotic treatment. In consultation with clinical staff, therapists, referring physicians and determines an optimal treatment plan and selects appropriate orthoses. This position is responsible for oversight of the design, fabrication fitting and modification of orthoses and functions independently in nearly all patient care situations.
What you will do
- Coordinates inventory management – par levels, ordering, and maintaining supply space. Maintains supply of orthoses, DME when needed, supplies and components.
- Evaluates and treats patients for appropriate orthotic and treatment.
- Participates and assists in the Administration of the orthotics and/or prosthetics modification lab/space.
- Provides guidance and direction to peers and referring resources on scope of skill set for program development. Responsible for Orthotics programs space. Consults when necessary with clinical staff, therapists and providers on optimal treatment plan.
- Attends continuing education conferences and shares information with other collaborative health care associates.
- Provides leadership to process improvement activities and department's educational opportunities.
- Interfaces with referral sources.
- Expert knowledge of billing and coding.
- Expert knowledge of Accreditation Standards and provides leadership in preparing and participating in surveys.
- Ability to work at assigned clinic and help develop outreaches when appropriate.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Certified Orthotist (CO) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
- Certified Prosthetist (CP) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
- DME Specialist (CDME) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire or
- Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped.) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
- Orthotic Fitter (COF) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- 1 year of Fellowship
- 4-6 years of development in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Location:
Avera Orthopedics 69th & Louise
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$82,160.00 - $123,240.00
Position Highlights
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Oversees the development and operations of Avera Orthotics and is responsible for the clinical performance, financial performance, set up, development, quality assurance, business development, sales, customer service and strategic growth. Responsible for professional orthotics for ambulatory patients at Avera. Evaluates patients for appropriate orthotic treatment. In consultation with clinical staff, therapists, referring physicians and determines an optimal treatment plan and selects appropriate orthoses. This position is responsible for oversight of the design, fabrication fitting and modification of orthoses and functions independently in nearly all patient care situations.
What you will do
- Coordinates inventory management – par levels, ordering, and maintaining supply space. Maintains supply of orthoses, DME when needed, supplies and components.
- Evaluates and treats patients for appropriate orthotic and treatment.
- Participates and assists in the Administration of the orthotics and/or prosthetics modification lab/space.
- Provides guidance and direction to peers and referring resources on scope of skill set for program development. Responsible for Orthotics programs space. Consults when necessary with clinical staff, therapists and providers on optimal treatment plan.
- Attends continuing education conferences and shares information with other collaborative health care associates.
- Provides leadership to process improvement activities and department's educational opportunities.
- Interfaces with referral sources.
- Expert knowledge of billing and coding.
- Expert knowledge of Accreditation Standards and provides leadership in preparing and participating in surveys.
- Ability to work at assigned clinic and help develop outreaches when appropriate.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Certified Orthotist (CO) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
- Certified Prosthetist (CP) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
- DME Specialist (CDME) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire or
- Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped.) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
- Orthotic Fitter (COF) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- 1 year of Fellowship
- 4-6 years of development in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Orthotist
Verify your ABC certification supports specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a specific bachelor's degree. Your American Board for Certification credential, paired with a degree in orthotics and prosthetics, directly satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Have both ready before you apply.
Search LCA filings for orthotics-specific employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B Labor Condition Application history in orthotics and prosthetics. This shows you which hospital systems and O&P practices have sponsored the job title before, not just general healthcare sponsors.
Target multi-site O&P networks over solo practices
Large orthotics networks have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with H-1B filing timelines. Solo practices often lack the infrastructure to manage DOL prevailing wage requirements and I-129 petition deadlines without significant delays.
Confirm your employer will cover the prevailing wage
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 29-2091 before accepting an offer.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Orthotist roles tied to hospital credentialing cycles have hard start dates. USCIS premium processing adjudicates your I-129 petition within 15 business days, which protects you if your employer's credentialing window closes before standard processing finishes.
Clarify cap-exempt status if your employer qualifies
Nonprofit hospitals, university-affiliated medical centers, and government research facilities are often cap-exempt under USCIS rules. If your employer qualifies, your petition bypasses the annual H-1B lottery entirely, removing the biggest timing risk in your job search.
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Find Orthotist JobsOrthotist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an orthotist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies orthotist positions as specialty occupations because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in orthotics and prosthetics or a closely related field. A master's degree combined with American Board for Certification credentials strengthens the case further. Employers document the degree requirement in the job description when filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for orthotists?
Hospital systems, Veterans Affairs medical centers, university-affiliated rehabilitation programs, and multi-location orthotics and prosthetics networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for orthotists. VA and other government-affiliated employers often qualify as cap-exempt, which means your petition can be filed at any time of year without entering the lottery. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B filing history in this specialty.
Does board certification affect my H-1B petition as an orthotist?
American Board for Certification credentials are not a USCIS requirement for H-1B approval, but they strengthen your petition by demonstrating that the role meets a professional standard requiring specialized education. Many state licensure boards also require ABC certification, and your employer will likely list it as a job requirement in the Labor Condition Application, which reinforces the specialty occupation classification.
What is the prevailing wage for orthotist roles under H-1B rules?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 29-2091 in the geographic area where you'll work. Prevailing wages vary by location and experience level. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer certifies this wage requirement on the Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates your I-129 petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new orthotics employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer files a fresh Labor Condition Application with DOL and a new I-129 with USCIS. The O*NET profile for orthotists supports continuity of specialty occupation classification across employers.
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