H-1B Visa Pediatric Physical Therapist Jobs
Pediatric physical therapists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in physical therapy, though most U.S. positions now require a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Hospitals, pediatric clinics, early intervention programs, and school districts all file H-1B petitions for this role, making employer identification straightforward if you know where to look.
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Position Summary:
As an outpatient pediatric clinician, you will have the chance to work with many children from birth to age twenty-one. Our teammates are dedicated to the treatment of our young patients, providing individualized one-to-one attention and customized plans of care to meet your child’s needs. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend sessions so they can carry skills and home exercises into their child's daily life. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Pediatric Physical Therapist
At Ivy Rehab for Kids, you are not just an employee - you are a valued teammate!
We are seeking an outpatient pediatric therapist, who is a big kid at heart, to join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab. Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Why Choose Ivy?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Bi-weekly productivity bonuses, generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options, sign-on bonus, or relocation assistance.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence:
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians. How will Ivy Rehab invest in you?
- Exceptional Support: Many opportunities for mentorship and peer-to-peer learning. Professional Education Planning (PEP) using specialization road maps.
- Limitless CEU Learning: Live and on-demand subscriptions, free course seats, generous discounts, and annual CEU reimbursement. Multiple in-house hosted courses offered for our pediatric and orthopedic clinicians.
- Growth & Development: Reward and recognition for skill development and professional accomplishments through our Clinical Career Ladder. Multiple leadership programs to provide the tools necessary for career growth.
- Residency Programs: Build your expertise and specialization with multiple program options including pediatric-focused residencies for PT, OT, and SLP. Learn more here!
- Partnership Opportunity: Industry leading De Novo equity partnership model. Fully supported and backed by Ivy, open your own clinic(s) in your local community!
- Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
- Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
State of Location:
Virginia
Position Summary:
As an outpatient pediatric clinician, you will have the chance to work with many children from birth to age twenty-one. Our teammates are dedicated to the treatment of our young patients, providing individualized one-to-one attention and customized plans of care to meet your child’s needs. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend sessions so they can carry skills and home exercises into their child's daily life. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Pediatric Physical Therapist
At Ivy Rehab for Kids, you are not just an employee - you are a valued teammate!
We are seeking an outpatient pediatric therapist, who is a big kid at heart, to join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab. Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Why Choose Ivy?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Bi-weekly productivity bonuses, generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options, sign-on bonus, or relocation assistance.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence:
We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians. How will Ivy Rehab invest in you?
- Exceptional Support: Many opportunities for mentorship and peer-to-peer learning. Professional Education Planning (PEP) using specialization road maps.
- Limitless CEU Learning: Live and on-demand subscriptions, free course seats, generous discounts, and annual CEU reimbursement. Multiple in-house hosted courses offered for our pediatric and orthopedic clinicians.
- Growth & Development: Reward and recognition for skill development and professional accomplishments through our Clinical Career Ladder. Multiple leadership programs to provide the tools necessary for career growth.
- Residency Programs: Build your expertise and specialization with multiple program options including pediatric-focused residencies for PT, OT, and SLP. Learn more here!
- Partnership Opportunity: Industry leading De Novo equity partnership model. Fully supported and backed by Ivy, open your own clinic(s) in your local community!
- Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
- Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Physical Therapist
Verify your DPT degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the role. A DPT from a CAPTE-accredited program outside the U.S. must include a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. DPT before your employer files the I-129.
Target early intervention programs specifically
State-funded early intervention programs regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for pediatric PTs and often have longer-term contracts than private clinics. Check whether the program qualifies as a nonprofit or government entity, which affects cap-exemption eligibility.
Check state licensure timelines before your start date
Your employer can't file the LCA until you hold or are eligible for a state PT license. Licensing boards in states like California and New York have processing times that can stretch beyond 90 days, which directly delays the H-1B filing window.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary negotiation
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the employer's metro area before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing that number protects you from below-market offers that could still be technically compliant.
Search Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B filing employers
Migrate Mate shows which pediatric PT employers have active LCA filing history by location and role, so you can prioritize outreach to employers with a documented record of H-1B sponsorship rather than asking cold during interviews.
Clarify school district cap-exempt status before April
School districts affiliated with universities or research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting your employer file outside the annual H-1B lottery window. Confirm this with the HR department before the April registration deadline, not after.
H-1B Visa Pediatric Physical Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pediatric physical therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes physical therapy as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in physical therapy or a directly related field, and most U.S. employers now require a Doctor of Physical Therapy. The O*NET profile for physical therapists confirms the degree requirement, which supports the specialty occupation determination in the I-129 petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for pediatric physical therapists?
Children's hospitals, pediatric outpatient clinics, school districts, early intervention programs, and inpatient rehabilitation centers all file H-1B petitions for this role. Nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated health systems are particularly active sponsors and may qualify as cap-exempt, which means they can file outside the annual lottery. You can filter by employer type and filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does state PT licensure affect the H-1B filing timeline?
Your employer can't certify the Labor Condition Application with DOL until you have a valid state PT license or at minimum a temporary license. States with lengthy licensure queues can delay the LCA certification and push the entire I-129 filing past key deadlines. Starting the licensure application as early as possible after accepting an offer is critical for hitting the October 1 start date.
Can a pediatric PT employer sponsor an H-1B outside the annual lottery?
Some can. Employers classified as institutions of higher education, nonprofit research organizations, or government research entities are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. School districts affiliated with a university and children's hospitals with formal research or teaching affiliations sometimes qualify. You'll need the employer to confirm their cap-exempt status before relying on this path.
What happens to H-1B status if a pediatric PT changes employers between jobs?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer must file a transfer petition before you stop working for the current one. Gaps in employment can complicate status, so timing the transition carefully with both HR teams matters.