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Occupational therapists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a master's degree in occupational therapy. Most hospital systems, rehab networks, and school districts sponsor H-1B visas for OT roles, and the 60-day grace period gives you time to line up your next position between employers.
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Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) you will provide skilled therapeutic services to patients in their homes to support functional independence and improve daily living skills. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA implements individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and documents outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist
- Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record
- Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff
- Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs
- Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement
- Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services
- Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client
- Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work
- Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
- Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
- One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients
- If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established
- Current CPR certification
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
COMPENSATION
Pay-Per-Visit (PPV) Ranges
Pay Range
$53,528 - $80,292 annual total cash target pay
$30.88 - $46.32 per visit point
$25.73 - $38.60 hourly rate
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) you will provide skilled therapeutic services to patients in their homes to support functional independence and improve daily living skills. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA implements individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and documents outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist
- Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record
- Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff
- Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs
- Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement
- Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services
- Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client
- Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work
- Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
- Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
- One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients
- If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established
- Current CPR certification
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
COMPENSATION
Pay-Per-Visit (PPV) Ranges
Pay Range
$53,528 - $80,292 annual total cash target pay
$30.88 - $46.32 per visit point
$25.73 - $38.60 hourly rate
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in OT
Verify your NBCOT certification supports H-1B filing
USCIS requires OT roles to meet the specialty occupation standard. Your NBCOT certification and master's degree in occupational therapy are the two documents that anchor the petition. Have both ready before approaching any employer.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter OT employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This confirms the employer has sponsored H-1B visas before and understands the process, not just that they're open to it.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your OT job title and practice setting in the employer's metro area. Your offer must meet or exceed that level for the LCA to be certified by DOL.
Clarify whether your role is outpatient, inpatient, or school-based
Each practice setting can affect how your employer structures the H-1B petition and LCA. School districts sometimes file under different SOC codes than hospital systems, which changes the prevailing wage tier USCIS and DOL will apply.
Ask about cap-exempt status if applying to hospitals
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university or research institution may qualify as cap-exempt employers. If you're applying to one of these, your H-1B petition can be filed at any time without waiting for the annual lottery.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically between OT jobs
If your H-1B is tied to a specific employer and you leave or are let go, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer. Start the transfer process early so your new employer's I-129 petition is filed before the window closes.
H-1B Visa OT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an OT role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Occupational therapy requires a master's degree in OT as the standard entry-level requirement, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The SOC code for occupational therapists and your NBCOT certification both support the petition. USCIS has consistently approved OT roles under the H-1B classification.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new OT employer mid-visa?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for approval. You don't need to restart the lottery. The new employer must file a new LCA with DOL and a new I-129 with USCIS before your grace period expires.
How do I find OT employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters OT job listings by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can identify employers who have actually sponsored H-1B petitions rather than just claiming openness to it. Hospital networks, rehab chains, and pediatric clinics are among the most common H-1B sponsors for occupational therapists.
Do school districts sponsor H-1B visas for school-based OTs?
Many do, but public school districts are government entities and may be treated differently than private employers under certain H-1B rules. Some school districts file as cap-exempt if affiliated with a qualifying institution. Confirm whether the district has filed LCAs before by checking their DOL history, and clarify cap status with the HR team before accepting an offer.
What happens to my H-1B if my OT employer loses its license or closes a facility?
If your employer closes your worksite or your position is terminated, your H-1B authorization ends with the employment relationship. USCIS provides a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring OT employer and initiate an H-1B transfer. During this window, you can't work, but the clock starts from your last day of employment.