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Physical Therapist Assistant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in physical therapy assisting. Employers in hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities regularly file H-1B petitions for PTAs, making this one of the more accessible allied health paths to U.S. work authorization.
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FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Richmond, VA, and we’re looking for motivated, licensed Physical Therapist Assistants who want to make a hands-on difference in the lives of older adults. Working closely with a supervising Physical Therapist, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence, all through FOX’s signature Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivered where patients live.
This opportunity is ideal for PTAs who thrive on real, one-on-one time with patients, want to see the direct impact of their work every single day, and are looking to grow their clinical career within a supportive, team-based environment.
As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll work alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, with built-in mentorship from your supervising PT and a clear runway to grow your skills, your caseload, and your career.
If you’re ready to bring energy, compassion, and hands-on care to the communities you serve, FOX is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress
- Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed
WHY JOIN FOX REHABILITATION?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. As a PTA, you won’t just be supporting the plan of care, you’ll be the one in the room, building trust with patients and delivering the moments of progress that keep them independent. You’ll be backed by leaders who understand clinical work because they’ve lived it.
WHY PTAS LOVE WORKING WITH FOX:
- Meaningful, one-on-one time with patients in their homes and senior living communities
- A true partnership with your supervising PT, collaborative care planning, not just task lists
- Built-in mentorship and a clear path to grow your clinical skills and career
- The ability to build your own schedule and create lasting patient relationships
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
- A community-based practice focused on independence, wellness, and longevity
- A culture that recognizes the PTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes
EMPLOYMENT TYPES AVAILABLE
FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
- Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits)
- Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
- PRN/FOX Flex Physical Therapist Assistant – Home & Community Visits
WAYS TO EARN MORE WITH FOX
Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
- Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
- Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current CPR certification
- Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
Physical Requirements
FOX PTAs must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
- Exerting medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Performing CPR
- Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
- Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking
- Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
APPLY TODAY
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant providing hands-on, in-home, and senior living care to older adults across LOCATION, STATE, and surrounding communities. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with your supervising clinician, build real relationships with patients, and help people stay strong, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.
CONTACT FOX NOW!
Will Stocker
Senior Talent Strategist
william.stocker@foxrehab.org
609-206-0374
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
LI-WS001
FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
foxassistants
INTRODUCTION
FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Richmond, VA, and we’re looking for motivated, licensed Physical Therapist Assistants who want to make a hands-on difference in the lives of older adults. Working closely with a supervising Physical Therapist, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence, all through FOX’s signature Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivered where patients live.
This opportunity is ideal for PTAs who thrive on real, one-on-one time with patients, want to see the direct impact of their work every single day, and are looking to grow their clinical career within a supportive, team-based environment.
As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll work alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, with built-in mentorship from your supervising PT and a clear runway to grow your skills, your caseload, and your career.
If you’re ready to bring energy, compassion, and hands-on care to the communities you serve, FOX is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress
- Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed
WHY JOIN FOX REHABILITATION?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. As a PTA, you won’t just be supporting the plan of care, you’ll be the one in the room, building trust with patients and delivering the moments of progress that keep them independent. You’ll be backed by leaders who understand clinical work because they’ve lived it.
WHY PTAS LOVE WORKING WITH FOX:
- Meaningful, one-on-one time with patients in their homes and senior living communities
- A true partnership with your supervising PT, collaborative care planning, not just task lists
- Built-in mentorship and a clear path to grow your clinical skills and career
- The ability to build your own schedule and create lasting patient relationships
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
- A community-based practice focused on independence, wellness, and longevity
- A culture that recognizes the PTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes
EMPLOYMENT TYPES AVAILABLE
FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
- Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits)
- Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
- PRN/FOX Flex Physical Therapist Assistant – Home & Community Visits
WAYS TO EARN MORE WITH FOX
Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
- Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
- Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current CPR certification
- Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
Physical Requirements
FOX PTAs must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
- Exerting medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Performing CPR
- Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
- Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking
- Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
APPLY TODAY
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant providing hands-on, in-home, and senior living care to older adults across LOCATION, STATE, and surrounding communities. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with your supervising clinician, build real relationships with patients, and help people stay strong, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.
CONTACT FOX NOW!
Will Stocker
Senior Talent Strategist
william.stocker@foxrehab.org
609-206-0374
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
LI-WS001
FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
foxassistants
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your PTA degree came from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying. USCIS scrutinizes foreign allied health degrees, and a formal equivalency letter prevents RFEs that stall your petition.
Target health systems with H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Physical Therapist Assistant roles by employers who have active H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This cuts your outreach list to facilities already familiar with the sponsorship process, not ones learning it for the first time.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for PTAs in your target geography before your offer letter is finalized.
Confirm state licensure timelines align with your H-1B start
PTA licensure requirements vary by state, and most require passing the NPTE before you can practice. Factor in exam scheduling and state board processing time so your license is active by your H-1B start date, not weeks after.
Clarify who pays which H-1B filing fees upfront
USCIS requires employers to cover the I-129 petition fee and the ACWIA training fee. Ask explicitly during negotiation which fees your employer will cover and whether they'll pay for premium processing, since PTA hiring timelines in clinical settings can be tight.
Understand the cap-subject lottery if you're changing employers
If you're already in the U.S. on a different visa status, a new H-1B with a new employer typically requires entering the annual cap lottery unless the employer is cap-exempt. Hospitals affiliated with nonprofit research institutions often qualify as cap-exempt, which changes your timeline entirely.
H-1B Visa Physical Therapist Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physical Therapist Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the employer requires an associate's or bachelor's degree specifically in physical therapist assisting or a directly related field, the role meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The O*NET profile for PTAs lists a typical entry requirement of an associate's degree. If the job posting lists the degree as preferred rather than required, the employer may need to strengthen the LCA language before filing.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for PTAs most often?
Hospital systems, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and multi-location outpatient therapy groups file the most H-1B LCAs for Physical Therapist Assistants. Large health systems with dedicated HR immigration teams process these petitions more smoothly than small private practices. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers for PTA roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and facility type.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B if I'm currently on OPT as a PTA?
Yes. If your employer files your H-1B registration before the April 1 deadline and you're selected in the lottery, your OPT remains valid until October 1 when the H-1B takes effect. If your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically, provided your employer filed before your OPT end date. Your employer should file the I-129 as early as possible to protect that cap-gap coverage.
What happens if my H-1B employer transfers me to a different clinic location?
A material change in worksite that falls outside the geographic area covered by your original LCA requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the transfer takes effect. Working at an uncovered location without an amended petition is a status violation. PTAs who rotate across multiple sites should confirm their employer has filed a blanket LCA covering all intended work locations.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a PTA role, and what can delay it?
Standard processing runs six to eight months from LCA filing through USCIS adjudication. Premium processing reduces the USCIS decision to 15 business days but doesn't speed up the DOL LCA certification, which typically takes seven business days. Common delays include RFEs challenging specialty occupation status for PTA roles, state licensure issues, or employer HR teams unfamiliar with the allied health petition process.