H-1B Visa Pediatric Physical Therapist Jobs
Pediatric physical therapists qualify for H-1B 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:
Physical Therapy Pediatric Resident / (Full-time, 40 hours/week)
As a Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident at Ivy Rehab for Kids, you will be a full-time teammate as you complete the Ivy Rehab Pediatric Residency Program. You have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of pediatric patients. Our treatment approach emphasizes personalized care that allows for flexibility in creating individualized plans of care.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Active PT licensure in current state of practice, prior to Residency start date
- Employed as a Full-time Therapist for at least 3 months by Ivy Rehab Network, prior to the program start date.
- Required membership in associated professional organization by the start of the residency
- Commitment to successfully completing all program requirements including independent study
- Commitment to taking the ABPTS Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) exam at earliest eligibility
- Commitment to a minimum of two years of continued employment at Ivy Rehab, post-graduation from program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of all required didactic modules (300+ hours)
- Completion of all assessments, logs, and forms
- Passing of all required quizzes
- Satisfactory completion of required presentations
- Optional completion of case report abstract
- Completion of Residency Special Project
- Completion of 100 mentor hours
- Complete a minimum of 1,500 patient care hours during residency year
- Attendance and participation in all scheduled residency education events
- Satisfactory achievement of all resident core competencies
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS:
- Program Tuition: $4,500
- This can be paid in full -or- over a 1- or 2- year payment plan through paycheck deductions
- As a full-time employee of Ivy Rehab for Kids, each program participant will maintain their salary commensurate with hours worked/week and maintain their benefits during the length of the program
- 2-year employment commitment post-graduation to satisfy the financial investment Ivy contributes to each participant
WHO IS IVY REHAB?
At Ivy Rehab, you are not just an employee - you are a valued TEAMMATE!
Join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab and 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.
Join our team and be part of an organization that not only recognizes and celebrates your skills but also empowers you to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients.
HOW WILL IVY REHAB INVEST IN YOU?
- Clinical Team Support: Opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and peer to peer learning
- Limitless CEU Learning: Through subscriptions, on-demand learning, in-person, and live online courses - Ivy offers discounts with preferred education providers and annual CEU reimbursement
- Clinical Development Plan: Creating a professional development road map annually
- Clinical Career Ladder: Reward and recognition of skill development and accomplishment
- Continuing Education Offerings: Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more
- Residency and Fellowship Programs: Ivy offers multiple Residency and Fellowship programs to accelerate your clinical development and that lead to specialty certification
- Specialty Programs: Ivy’s self-guided programs provide structure and quality education that will lead to specialization in key areas of PT, OT, and SLP
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:
Pennsylvania
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:
Physical Therapy Pediatric Resident / (Full-time, 40 hours/week)
As a Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident at Ivy Rehab for Kids, you will be a full-time teammate as you complete the Ivy Rehab Pediatric Residency Program. You have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of pediatric patients. Our treatment approach emphasizes personalized care that allows for flexibility in creating individualized plans of care.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Active PT licensure in current state of practice, prior to Residency start date
- Employed as a Full-time Therapist for at least 3 months by Ivy Rehab Network, prior to the program start date.
- Required membership in associated professional organization by the start of the residency
- Commitment to successfully completing all program requirements including independent study
- Commitment to taking the ABPTS Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) exam at earliest eligibility
- Commitment to a minimum of two years of continued employment at Ivy Rehab, post-graduation from program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of all required didactic modules (300+ hours)
- Completion of all assessments, logs, and forms
- Passing of all required quizzes
- Satisfactory completion of required presentations
- Optional completion of case report abstract
- Completion of Residency Special Project
- Completion of 100 mentor hours
- Complete a minimum of 1,500 patient care hours during residency year
- Attendance and participation in all scheduled residency education events
- Satisfactory achievement of all resident core competencies
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS:
- Program Tuition: $4,500
- This can be paid in full -or- over a 1- or 2- year payment plan through paycheck deductions
- As a full-time employee of Ivy Rehab for Kids, each program participant will maintain their salary commensurate with hours worked/week and maintain their benefits during the length of the program
- 2-year employment commitment post-graduation to satisfy the financial investment Ivy contributes to each participant
WHO IS IVY REHAB?
At Ivy Rehab, you are not just an employee - you are a valued TEAMMATE!
Join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab and 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.
Join our team and be part of an organization that not only recognizes and celebrates your skills but also empowers you to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients.
HOW WILL IVY REHAB INVEST IN YOU?
- Clinical Team Support: Opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and peer to peer learning
- Limitless CEU Learning: Through subscriptions, on-demand learning, in-person, and live online courses - Ivy offers discounts with preferred education providers and annual CEU reimbursement
- Clinical Development Plan: Creating a professional development road map annually
- Clinical Career Ladder: Reward and recognition of skill development and accomplishment
- Continuing Education Offerings: Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more
- Residency and Fellowship Programs: Ivy offers multiple Residency and Fellowship programs to accelerate your clinical development and that lead to specialty certification
- Specialty Programs: Ivy’s self-guided programs provide structure and quality education that will lead to specialization in key areas of PT, OT, and SLP
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.
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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.
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