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Physical therapist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Hospitals, rehabilitation networks, and outpatient clinics regularly file H-1B visa petitions for licensed PTs. The 60-day grace period applies if your position ends, giving you time to secure a new sponsoring employer.
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Illinois
Position Summary:
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' 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:
Strong Physical Therapist or PTA needed to join our Sugar Grove Team!
We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!
Why Choose Ivy?
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Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
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Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
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Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
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Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
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Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
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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:
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Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
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Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
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Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
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Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.
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Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.
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Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
How Ivy Invests in You:
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Competitive Salary: PT ($80-100k), PTA ($28-35/hr.) - based on experience
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Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
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Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
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Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
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Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
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Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
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External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
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Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
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Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications:
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Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
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Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
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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:
Illinois
Position Summary:
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' 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:
Strong Physical Therapist or PTA needed to join our Sugar Grove Team!
We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!
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. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
-
Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
-
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:
-
Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
-
Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
-
Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
-
Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.
-
Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.
-
Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
How Ivy Invests in You:
-
Competitive Salary: PT ($80-100k), PTA ($28-35/hr.) - based on experience
-
Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
-
Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
-
Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
-
Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
-
Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
-
External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
-
Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
-
Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
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 PT
Verify your DPT meets H-1B requirements
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree or higher for specialty occupation status. A DPT satisfies this, but if your degree is from a foreign institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before employers begin the LCA process.
Target rehab networks with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter PT roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for physical therapist positions. This tells you which organizations have active H-1B sponsorship infrastructure, not just stated willingness to sponsor.
Confirm state licensure before your start date
Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific state worksite. USCIS requires you to hold a valid PT license in that state before your employment begins. Delays in state board processing can jeopardize your petition timeline, so initiate licensure applications as soon as you have a job offer.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for physical therapists in your worksite's metropolitan area. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you know whether the salary proposed meets the Level I or Level II threshold for your location.
Ask about premium processing before accepting the offer
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. If your OPT or other status expires before approval, ask the employer upfront whether they will file Form I-907 for premium processing, which USCIS typically adjudicates within 15 business days.
Check the O*NET profile to support your petition
If your employer needs to document specialty occupation status for USCIS, the O*NET profile for physical therapists confirms the role requires a professional-level degree. Share this with your employer's attorney if an RFE cites specialty occupation as a concern.
H-1B Visa PT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do PT roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Physical therapist positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because USCIS recognizes that a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is the standard entry-level requirement for the profession. Your employer documents this in the LCA and I-129 petition. The O*NET profile for physical therapists further supports the degree requirement if USCIS issues an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Which types of employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for PTs?
Hospital systems, inpatient rehabilitation centers, outpatient orthopedic clinics, and long-term care networks are the most common H-1B sponsors for physical therapists. Travel PT staffing agencies also sponsor H-1B petitions, though the petition must name a specific worksite. Browse Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for PT positions in your target location.
Can I change PT employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you have been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file before your current status expires and must obtain a new LCA for the new worksite.
Does my PT license transfer if my H-1B moves to a new state?
State PT licensure does not transfer automatically. If your employer amends your H-1B to add a worksite in a different state, you must apply for licensure in that state and hold a valid license before practicing there. Some states offer reciprocity or expedited endorsement, but you cannot rely on this as a given. Plan for a gap of several weeks to months between application and activation.
How does a PT staffing or travel assignment affect H-1B sponsorship?
Travel PT contracts create H-1B compliance complexity because each new facility placement may constitute a new worksite requiring an amended LCA and, in some cases, an amended I-129 petition. Your sponsoring staffing agency is the employer of record and carries the filing obligation. Confirm before signing a travel contract that the agency has a documented H-1B amendment process for assignment changes.