H-1B Visa Rehab Aide Jobs
H-1B visa jobs as a Rehab Aide are available at healthcare systems and rehabilitation centers that structure the role around degree-level clinical duties. Because rehab aide positions don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations, sponsoring employers build job descriptions tied to a specific bachelor's degree field, most commonly kinesiology, exercise science, or a related health science discipline.
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Organization
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Position Overview
Provides patient care within regulatory requirements, and performs a broad range of non-patient related tasks to support the department and staff. May be responsible for cleaning and setting up the patient treatment area, moving patients, and performing clerical duties. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Job Description
CLINIC HOURS:
Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Education
HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Certification & Licensure
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience
1 year of recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Professional communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Job Shift
Day/Evening
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $29.80 to $41.72 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Position Overview
Provides patient care within regulatory requirements, and performs a broad range of non-patient related tasks to support the department and staff. May be responsible for cleaning and setting up the patient treatment area, moving patients, and performing clerical duties. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Job Description
CLINIC HOURS:
Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Education
HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Certification & Licensure
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience
1 year of recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Professional communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Job Shift
Day/Evening
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $29.80 to $41.72 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Rehab Aide
Align your degree to clinical duties
Employers can only support your H-1B visa petition if your role requires a specific bachelor's degree. Frame your kinesiology, exercise science, or health science degree as directly tied to patient assessment and treatment-plan execution tasks in your resume and cover letter.
Verify worksite LCA coverage before accepting
Each facility location where you'll work needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your offer involves rotating between sites, confirm with the employer's HR team that separate LCAs are filed for every worksite before you sign anything.
Search employers using Migrate Mate
Target healthcare systems with verified H-1B LCA filing history for rehabilitation and therapy support roles. Migrate Mate shows which employers have sponsored roles in your occupation, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already established.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run your offer through the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for rehab aides before the LCA is filed so there are no wage-level surprises at the USCIS stage.
Request I-129 filing before OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employer must file the I-129 petition with USCIS while your OPT EAD is still valid. A gap between your OPT end date and petition receipt can interrupt your authorization to work, so confirm the filing timeline with your employer early.
Review the O*NET profile with your employer
The O*NET occupation profile for rehab aides lists specific tasks and required knowledge areas. Share it with your sponsoring employer's immigration counsel to help them build a job description that meets USCIS specialty occupation standards for your petition.
H-1B Visa Rehab Aide: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a rehab aide role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A rehab aide position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer structures the job description to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as kinesiology, exercise science, or a directly related health science. Generic rehab aide postings that accept any background won't meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard, so the job duties and minimum requirements listed in the LCA and I-129 are critical.
Which bachelor's degree fields support an H-1B petition for a rehab aide?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the job duties. For rehab aide roles, the strongest degree matches are kinesiology, exercise science, athletic training, physical therapy assistant programs, and sports medicine. Degrees in biology or general health sciences can work if the employer ties specific degree-level competencies to daily patient care tasks in the job description.
What happens to my H-1B status if my rehab aide position is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing your H-1B job to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this period your status hasn't been terminated, but you can't work. Use Migrate Mate to identify healthcare employers with active H-1B LCA filings quickly, since the 60-day window closes regardless of job market conditions.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B if I'm currently on OPT as a rehab aide?
Yes, and the timing matters significantly. Your employer must file the I-129 petition with USCIS before your OPT authorization expires. If you're on STEM OPT, your cap-gap protection can bridge the period between your OPT end date and an October 1 H-1B start date, but only if your petition was filed while your OPT was still valid.
Does my employer need a separate LCA if I work at multiple rehab facilities?
Yes. DOL requires a certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite location where you'll perform work for more than a brief period. If your role involves rotating between hospital campuses or outpatient clinics under the same health system, your employer must file and receive LCA certification for each address before placing you there.