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Physical therapist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS, requiring a master's degree and active state licensure. Hospitals, rehabilitation networks, and outpatient clinics regularly file H-1B petitions for PTs, making this one of the more accessible paths to U.S. sponsorship for internationally trained physical therapists.
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Requisition Number: 269476
Location: Mooresville, NC, US, 28117
Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN
Date: May 5, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.
Physical Therapist - Outpatient full time Physical Therapy position with experience in pelvic floor specialist / certified
Summary & Work Performed
Provide physical therapy services to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes; provide prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion. The senior serves as a resource person for the team and the department: participates in orientation of new staff therapists, physicians and other health personnel. The senior participates in teaching activities for physical therapy and other health related students. The physical therapist works within practice guidelines as defined by North Carolina state law.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level: See Departmental criteria for each duty listed, and Departmental criteria for clinical ladder.
- Demonstrate & articulate sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data identifying diagnosis and developing a comprehensive plan of care.
- Develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the person's age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D/C plan.
- Understand the role of physical therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.
- Perform age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
- Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately.
- Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity is no longer warrants intervention.
- Establish provisions for continuing services/follow up as needed.
- Meet competency skills for evaluations in area of practice.
- Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established for job classification.
- Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.
- Utilize support personnel (aides, sr aides, assistants) as appropriate and available.
- Actively support and participate in patient coverage efforts across all divisions within the department as necessary.
- Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers.
- Initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age, LOS, readiness to learn, and emotional status.
- Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.
- Ensure that patient/family understands when and how to access further intervention.
- Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
- Documentation is concise, pertinent and meets the professions and departments documentation standards.
- Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
- Perform all required data collection for the department accurately and within expected time frame.
- Peer review standards are consistently met.
- Provide clinical education experiences for students as requested by supervisor and established by CCCE.
- Take 1-2 students for long term clinical rotation (Therapist of > 1yr experience).
- Adjust supervisory techniques for individual student's needs.
- Provide outreach and learning activities as requested which may include: in-services on related topics, generating referrals, interacting with volunteers or visitors.
- Participate in data collection for research activities to enhance clinical outcomes.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to push-pull, lift-carry, and transfer patients.
Level Characteristics
- See Clinical Ladder administration document.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy, with Master's or Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy preferred.
Experience
Pelvic Floor Specialist/Certified. Required education, although more experience may be preferred at times.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
- Must have a current Physical Therapist license.
- A Compact Physical Therapist license may be accepted, but a NC Physical Therapist license must be obtained within 6 months of the start date, or before the expiration of Compact Privileges, whichever comes first.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Work Arrangement: Regular
Requisition Number: 269476
Location: Mooresville, NC, US, 28117
Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN
Date: May 5, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.
Physical Therapist - Outpatient full time Physical Therapy position with experience in pelvic floor specialist / certified
Summary & Work Performed
Provide physical therapy services to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes; provide prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion. The senior serves as a resource person for the team and the department: participates in orientation of new staff therapists, physicians and other health personnel. The senior participates in teaching activities for physical therapy and other health related students. The physical therapist works within practice guidelines as defined by North Carolina state law.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level: See Departmental criteria for each duty listed, and Departmental criteria for clinical ladder.
- Demonstrate & articulate sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data identifying diagnosis and developing a comprehensive plan of care.
- Develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the person's age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D/C plan.
- Understand the role of physical therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.
- Perform age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
- Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately.
- Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity is no longer warrants intervention.
- Establish provisions for continuing services/follow up as needed.
- Meet competency skills for evaluations in area of practice.
- Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established for job classification.
- Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.
- Utilize support personnel (aides, sr aides, assistants) as appropriate and available.
- Actively support and participate in patient coverage efforts across all divisions within the department as necessary.
- Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers.
- Initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age, LOS, readiness to learn, and emotional status.
- Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.
- Ensure that patient/family understands when and how to access further intervention.
- Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
- Documentation is concise, pertinent and meets the professions and departments documentation standards.
- Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
- Perform all required data collection for the department accurately and within expected time frame.
- Peer review standards are consistently met.
- Provide clinical education experiences for students as requested by supervisor and established by CCCE.
- Take 1-2 students for long term clinical rotation (Therapist of > 1yr experience).
- Adjust supervisory techniques for individual student's needs.
- Provide outreach and learning activities as requested which may include: in-services on related topics, generating referrals, interacting with volunteers or visitors.
- Participate in data collection for research activities to enhance clinical outcomes.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to push-pull, lift-carry, and transfer patients.
Level Characteristics
- See Clinical Ladder administration document.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy, with Master's or Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy preferred.
Experience
Pelvic Floor Specialist/Certified. Required education, although more experience may be preferred at times.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
- Must have a current Physical Therapist license.
- A Compact Physical Therapist license may be accepted, but a NC Physical Therapist license must be obtained within 6 months of the start date, or before the expiration of Compact Privileges, whichever comes first.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Physical Therapist
Verify your degree meets USCIS standards
USCIS requires a U.S. master's degree in physical therapy or a foreign equivalent evaluated by a credential assessment agency. Get a course-by-course evaluation before applying to roles, since employers often request it before filing.
Secure state licensure before the interview stage
Most PT employers won't sponsor an H-1B until you hold an active state license. Pass the NPTE and complete any state-specific requirements early so licensure doesn't delay your offer or petition filing timeline.
Target employers in high-demand clinical settings
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital systems file H-1B petitions for PTs more consistently than small private practices. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B filing history in physical therapy roles.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your offer through the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code 29-1123 to confirm it clears the threshold before signing.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status upfront
Nonprofit hospitals, university health systems, and research-affiliated clinics may qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting them file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery. Confirm cap-exempt status directly with HR before investing time in the application process.
Plan for the 60-day grace period between roles
If you leave a sponsoring employer, you have 60 days to secure a new H-1B sponsor or change status. Line up your next employer early and confirm they'll file a transfer petition so your authorization doesn't lapse during the transition.
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Find Physical Therapist JobsPhysical Therapist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a physical therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes physical therapy as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires a master's degree in physical therapy or a directly related field. You'll also need an active state license to practice, which employers typically confirm before filing the H-1B petition on your behalf.
Do physical therapist employers sponsor H-1B visas regularly?
Hospital systems, inpatient rehabilitation centers, and large outpatient networks file H-1B petitions for PTs with regularity, partly because domestic shortages persist in many states. Small private practices rarely sponsor due to cost and administrative burden. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified H-1B filing history so you can focus on settings that have actually sponsored PT roles.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new physical therapy employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new PT employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're maintaining valid H-1B status. Confirm the new employer will file promptly and that your role still qualifies as a specialty occupation under the same SOC code.
What documents does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer will need your credential evaluation confirming degree equivalency, your active state PT license, a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, and Form I-129. You'll supply transcripts, your passport, any prior immigration documents, and proof of licensure. Some employers also request your NPTE score report during the offer stage.
How does the H-1B lottery affect physical therapists specifically?
If your employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the annual lottery each April for an October 1 start date. Nonprofit hospitals and university health systems are often cap-exempt, bypassing the lottery entirely. Registering with a cap-exempt employer is a practical way to avoid lottery uncertainty, and USCIS publishes the list of qualifying institution types on its H-1B cap exemption guidance.
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