H-1B Visa Rehabilitation Assistant Jobs

Rehabilitation Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at an important crossroads: the role typically requires a relevant degree in kinesiology, occupational therapy assisting, or a related field for employers to build a qualifying specialty occupation case. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering you for up to three years initially.

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Assistant Nurse Manager Acute Rehabilitation and Neuroscience
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Assistant Nurse Manager Acute Rehabilitation and Neuroscience
NYU Langone Health
Brooklyn, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$143k - $167k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Assistant Manager, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Assistant Manager, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$134k - $214k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Clinical Assistant Professor Rehabilitation Services & Counseling
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Clinical Assistant Professor Rehabilitation Services & Counseling
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Teaching & Instruction
Healthcare Administration
Higher Education
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Faculty, Assistant Professor
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Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Faculty, Assistant Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Assistant
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Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Assistant
Prisma Health
Columbia, South Carolina
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Rehabilitation Assistant

Match your degree to the role's duties

H-1B eligibility hinges on your degree field directly relating to the job duties. A kinesiology, exercise science, or occupational therapy assistant degree strengthens your specialty occupation argument far more than a general health sciences credential does.

Look up prevailing wages before applying

Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and target city before interviews. Employers must pay at least that level, so knowing it protects you during offer negotiations and flags underpaying positions early.

Target employers with multi-site LCA history

Rehabilitation settings like hospital networks and outpatient chains often place assistants across multiple facilities. Confirm your sponsor will file a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll work, not one blanket filing covering unlisted locations.

Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's verified data

Filter your job search to employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history for rehabilitation roles on Migrate Mate. This cuts out positions where sponsorship is advertised loosely but the employer has never actually filed for this occupation.

Clarify specialty occupation framing with HR early

Ask hiring managers how they document the degree requirement in the job description before you get to offer stage. Employers who explicitly tie the role to a specific degree field have an easier path through USCIS review than those listing a degree as preferred.

Understand the cap and your timing options

H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so check USCIS for current registration timelines. If you're already on OPT or another status, your start date and cap-gap eligibility affect when your employer needs to file the I-129.

H-1B Visa Rehabilitation Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Rehabilitation Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It depends on how the employer structures the position. Rehabilitation Assistant roles do not automatically qualify because the occupation doesn't universally require a specific bachelor's degree. However, employers who document that the role requires a degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a directly related field can make a defensible specialty occupation case with USCIS. The job description language matters significantly during adjudication.

Which degree fields give the strongest H-1B specialty occupation argument for this role?

Kinesiology, exercise science, occupational therapy assisting, physical therapy assisting, and health sciences with a rehabilitation focus are the degree fields that most directly support the specialty occupation requirement. A general business or unrelated science degree will face greater scrutiny. O*NET lists the typical education requirements for rehabilitation support roles, which employers reference when drafting the job description and LCA.

How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for Rehabilitation Assistant positions?

Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for rehabilitation and therapy support roles. Many healthcare employers advertise sponsorship broadly but have never filed for this particular occupation code, so filtering by documented filing history saves significant time and avoids dead-end applications.

What happens to my H-1B status if I move between clinic locations with the same employer?

Each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer moves you to a new facility not covered by the original LCA, they must file an amended LCA with DOL and potentially an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin working at that location. Confirm this process with HR before accepting any reassignment to avoid an unauthorized worksite situation.

How long does H-1B status last for a Rehabilitation Assistant and can it be extended?

USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension petition to reach a six-year maximum in H-1B status. Beyond six years, continued extensions are only available if you're on an approved immigrant visa track, such as an employer-sponsored green card process that began before the five-year mark.