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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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A full-time (30 hours) Occupational Therapist (OT) position is now available in a senior living community located in Springfield, MA.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
- We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
- We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
BENEFITS
We offer competitive rates and great benefits:
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in Senior Living Communities
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Occupational Therapist license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
Good Faith Rate Range: $43/hr - $50/hr
A full-time Occupational Therapist, (OT / OTR), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
- We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
- We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
We offer competitive rates and great benefits:
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Occupational Therapist, (OT / OTR), license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
INTRODUCTION
A full-time (30 hours) Occupational Therapist (OT) position is now available in a senior living community located in Springfield, MA.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
- We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
- We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
BENEFITS
We offer competitive rates and great benefits:
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in Senior Living Communities
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Occupational Therapist license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
Good Faith Rate Range: $43/hr - $50/hr
A full-time Occupational Therapist, (OT / OTR), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
- We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
- We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
We offer competitive rates and great benefits:
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Occupational Therapist, (OT / OTR), license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
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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.