H-1B Visa Prosthetist Jobs
Prosthetist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in prosthetics, orthotics, or a related clinical field. Many sponsors are hospital systems, rehabilitation networks, and O&P practices that file LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS. Certification from ABC or BOC strengthens your petition.
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Job Location (Full Address):
10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500280 Orthotics and Prosthetics
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCA 214
Compensation Range:
$73,528.00 - $99,257.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Prosthetist-Orthotist is responsible for evaluating, designing, fabricating, and fitting prosthetic and orthotic devices to enhance patient mobility and quality of life. This role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and follow-up care while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Fulfills all performance criteria of the Resident Orthotist. Role is 100% clinical care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ability to work independently across inpatient and outpatient settings without direct supervision on the majority of cases. Demonstrates competence with assigned patients
- Assess and evaluate patient needs by integrating medical history, physical examination, observation, and patient input.
- Communicate with patients to understand expectations and guide realistic, effective prescriptions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and protocols based on clinical findings and data analysis.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on the use, benefits, and limitations of devices to support informed decisions and compliance.
- Evaluate a patient’s gait by visual observation in order to achieve optimum prosthetic or orthotic function.
- Achieve optimum alignment of patient’s prosthetic/orthotic device by evaluation of the sagittal, transverse and coronal planes in order to provide maximum function.
- Demonstrate the solution to a patient’s prosthetic/orthotic problem by appropriate evaluation in order to achieve proper function
- Analyze measurement data to guide appropriate clinical procedures.
- Select suitable materials and components to meet patient-specific functional and durability needs.
- Inspect devices to ensure compliance with prescribed standards and correct any deficiencies.
- Implement quality control checks throughout fabrication to reduce errors and improve outcomes.
- Adhere to safety protocols when handling lab materials and equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
- Works collaboratively with the health care team to achieve patient outcomes.
- Collaborates with Resident Orthotist-Prosthetists
- Contributes to achievement of department goals through continuous performance improvement.
- Demonstrates and promotes the Strong Commitment values and behaviors.
Other duties as assigned:
- Performs other tasks as directed.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Completion of an accredited Bachelors program or post-graduate certificate program in orthotics and prosthetics required
- Candidate has 0-3 years of experience preferred
- or equivalent combination of education and experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Hands-on experience in patient assessment, device design, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up care required
- Knowledge of current industry standards, materials, and technologies required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- ABC Certified in Prosthetics and Orthotics upon hire
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500280 Orthotics and Prosthetics
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCA 214
Compensation Range:
$73,528.00 - $99,257.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Prosthetist-Orthotist is responsible for evaluating, designing, fabricating, and fitting prosthetic and orthotic devices to enhance patient mobility and quality of life. This role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and follow-up care while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Fulfills all performance criteria of the Resident Orthotist. Role is 100% clinical care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ability to work independently across inpatient and outpatient settings without direct supervision on the majority of cases. Demonstrates competence with assigned patients
- Assess and evaluate patient needs by integrating medical history, physical examination, observation, and patient input.
- Communicate with patients to understand expectations and guide realistic, effective prescriptions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and protocols based on clinical findings and data analysis.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on the use, benefits, and limitations of devices to support informed decisions and compliance.
- Evaluate a patient’s gait by visual observation in order to achieve optimum prosthetic or orthotic function.
- Achieve optimum alignment of patient’s prosthetic/orthotic device by evaluation of the sagittal, transverse and coronal planes in order to provide maximum function.
- Demonstrate the solution to a patient’s prosthetic/orthotic problem by appropriate evaluation in order to achieve proper function
- Analyze measurement data to guide appropriate clinical procedures.
- Select suitable materials and components to meet patient-specific functional and durability needs.
- Inspect devices to ensure compliance with prescribed standards and correct any deficiencies.
- Implement quality control checks throughout fabrication to reduce errors and improve outcomes.
- Adhere to safety protocols when handling lab materials and equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
- Works collaboratively with the health care team to achieve patient outcomes.
- Collaborates with Resident Orthotist-Prosthetists
- Contributes to achievement of department goals through continuous performance improvement.
- Demonstrates and promotes the Strong Commitment values and behaviors.
Other duties as assigned:
- Performs other tasks as directed.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Completion of an accredited Bachelors program or post-graduate certificate program in orthotics and prosthetics required
- Candidate has 0-3 years of experience preferred
- or equivalent combination of education and experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Hands-on experience in patient assessment, device design, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up care required
- Knowledge of current industry standards, materials, and technologies required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- ABC Certified in Prosthetics and Orthotics upon hire
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Prosthetist
Verify your ABC or BOC certification status
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation partly through professional licensure. Confirm your American Board for Certification or Board of Certification credentials are current before any employer files your I-129, since lapses can trigger an RFE.
Search LCA filings for O&P employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find which orthotics and prosthetics practices have filed Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 29-2091. Employers with recent LCA history are already set up to sponsor H-1B workers in your role.
Target hospital systems over small O&P clinics
Large hospital networks and rehabilitation systems have dedicated HR and immigration counsel, making them faster at filing I-129 petitions. Smaller independent O&P practices often lack the infrastructure to sponsor H-1B workers for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate's database filtered to Prosthetist roles to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out practices that post jobs but have never sponsored a visa, saving you weeks of back-and-forth with unqualified employers.
Negotiate the prevailing wage level in your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Level I through Level IV wage tiers under SOC 29-2091 before accepting an offer, so you can spot if you're being slotted below your actual experience.
Ask about cap-exempt filing before April registration
Some prosthetist roles at nonprofit hospitals or university-affiliated rehab centers qualify for cap-exempt H-1B status, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Confirm with the employer whether their entity qualifies under USCIS cap-exempt criteria before the March registration window opens.
H-1B Visa Prosthetist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Prosthetist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Prosthetist positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in prosthetics, orthotics, or a directly related clinical field. USCIS looks at both the degree requirement and professional licensure. ABC or BOC certification reinforces the specialty occupation argument in your petition, particularly if the employer has not sponsored a prosthetist before.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Prosthetists?
Hospital systems, inpatient rehabilitation centers, VA facilities, and larger O&P networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Prosthetist roles because they have immigration counsel on staff. Smaller independent clinics can sponsor but often need more lead time. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically to prosthetist and orthotist positions.
How does state licensure affect my H-1B petition as a Prosthetist?
State licensure requirements vary, and USCIS may request evidence that you hold or are eligible for a license in the state where you'll practice. Some states require ABC or BOC certification as a condition of licensure. If your license is pending at filing, include documentation showing you've applied and meet all eligibility requirements, which helps address any USCIS concern about your ability to legally practice.
Can a Prosthetist job at a VA hospital or nonprofit rehab center skip the H-1B lottery?
Possibly. VA facilities and certain nonprofit or university-affiliated rehabilitation centers may qualify as cap-exempt employers under USCIS rules, meaning your employer can file an H-1B petition at any time without entering the annual April lottery. You'd need to confirm the specific facility's tax status and USCIS eligibility, but this is a meaningful advantage worth verifying before you apply.
What prevailing wage level should a Prosthetist expect on an H-1B LCA?
The DOL assigns prevailing wages under SOC code 29-2091 at four experience levels, and your employer must pay at least the level that matches your role's duties and your credentials. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your specific city or metropolitan area, since wages for Prosthetists vary substantially between rural markets and major metro health systems. Accepting a wage below your level is a compliance risk for both you and your employer.