H-1B Visa Wellness Specialist Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Wellness Specialists are available at employers who structure the role around degree-level duties in health sciences, kinesiology, or a related field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years.
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Come work where we specialize in you! We have nearly 2,000 reasons for you to consider a career with Prevea Health—they're our employees. We're an organization that values kindness, responsibility, inclusivity, wellness and inspiration. At Prevea, we provide continuous education, training and support so every member of the team contributes to our success. Together we are the best place to get care and the best place to give care.
Job Summary
The Health & Wellness Specialist collaborates one-on-one with clinical patients, community members, and corporate wellness clients to develop individualized plans that support overall health and wellbeing. This role provides personalized lifestyle counseling focused on nutrition, fitness, weight management, mental and emotional wellbeing, nicotine cessation, socioeconomic wellbeing support, and lifestyle management related to metabolic syndrome and other co-morbidities. The position also supports Prevea providers by delivering individualized wellness counseling and contributing to improved patient outcomes through evidence-based health and lifestyle interventions.
What you will do
- Population Health & Wellbeing Program: Provide one-on-one individualized lifestyle counseling addressing the six dimensions of health and wellbeing (physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, social, and spiritual) to support patient-centered wellbeing goals.
- Corporate Health & Wellness Programs: Develop, deliver, and support healthy lifestyle programs for corporate wellness clients, including individualized wellness counseling using motivational interviewing, educational presentations and workshops, onsite fitness classes, trainings, and biometric screenings.
- Collaboration, Program Development, and Clinic Support: Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized wellbeing plans; partner with RN Navigators to develop and update condition-specific education materials; research wellness, fitness, and nutrition trends; develop innovative programming; participate in community wellness initiatives; assist with clinic operations, including prior authorizations for GLP-1 medications; and maintain proficiency with department-specific electronic platforms and documentation systems.
Education Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- 3-5 years Experience in the Health & Wellness Area Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate individually with patients to develop personalized wellbeing strategies.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques for behavior change.
- Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing demands.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and client groups.
- Knowledge of employee wellness trends and program development requirements.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to foster positive rapport and support individuals in achieving wellbeing goals.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. Upon Hire Required
- Certified Wellness Practitioner Certification from the National Wellness Institute Upon Hire Preferred
- Other Wellness Certifications Upon Hire Preferred
Physical Demands
- Sit - Constantly
- Stand - Occasionally
- Walk - Occasionally
- Drive - Occasionally
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Bend (Waist) - Occasionally
- Squat - Rarely
- Kneel/Crawl - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
Working Conditions
- Noise - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
- 5%
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Health & Wellness Specialist
Come work where we specialize in you! We have nearly 2,000 reasons for you to consider a career with Prevea Health—they're our employees. We're an organization that values kindness, responsibility, inclusivity, wellness and inspiration. At Prevea, we provide continuous education, training and support so every member of the team contributes to our success. Together we are the best place to get care and the best place to give care.
Job Summary
The Health & Wellness Specialist collaborates one-on-one with clinical patients, community members, and corporate wellness clients to develop individualized plans that support overall health and wellbeing. This role provides personalized lifestyle counseling focused on nutrition, fitness, weight management, mental and emotional wellbeing, nicotine cessation, socioeconomic wellbeing support, and lifestyle management related to metabolic syndrome and other co-morbidities. The position also supports Prevea providers by delivering individualized wellness counseling and contributing to improved patient outcomes through evidence-based health and lifestyle interventions.
What you will do
- Population Health & Wellbeing Program: Provide one-on-one individualized lifestyle counseling addressing the six dimensions of health and wellbeing (physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, social, and spiritual) to support patient-centered wellbeing goals.
- Corporate Health & Wellness Programs: Develop, deliver, and support healthy lifestyle programs for corporate wellness clients, including individualized wellness counseling using motivational interviewing, educational presentations and workshops, onsite fitness classes, trainings, and biometric screenings.
- Collaboration, Program Development, and Clinic Support: Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized wellbeing plans; partner with RN Navigators to develop and update condition-specific education materials; research wellness, fitness, and nutrition trends; develop innovative programming; participate in community wellness initiatives; assist with clinic operations, including prior authorizations for GLP-1 medications; and maintain proficiency with department-specific electronic platforms and documentation systems.
Education Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- 3-5 years Experience in the Health & Wellness Area Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate individually with patients to develop personalized wellbeing strategies.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques for behavior change.
- Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing demands.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and client groups.
- Knowledge of employee wellness trends and program development requirements.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to foster positive rapport and support individuals in achieving wellbeing goals.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. Upon Hire Required
- Certified Wellness Practitioner Certification from the National Wellness Institute Upon Hire Preferred
- Other Wellness Certifications Upon Hire Preferred
Physical Demands
- Sit - Constantly
- Stand - Occasionally
- Walk - Occasionally
- Drive - Occasionally
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Bend (Waist) - Occasionally
- Squat - Rarely
- Kneel/Crawl - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
Working Conditions
- Noise - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
- 5%
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Wellness Specialist
Align your degree to the role
Your H-1B visa petition depends on a direct connection between your bachelor's degree field and your Wellness Specialist duties. Pull your O*NET profile for this occupation and map your degree title to the listed knowledge domains before applying.
Research LCA filing history by role
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified LCAs for Wellness Specialist or closely related SOC codes. Employers with recent certifications have already cleared the prevailing-wage process and are more likely to repeat it for the right candidate.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Wellness Specialist roles posted by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on that pool cuts the time you spend chasing employers who have never navigated the sponsorship process.
Clarify worksite coverage before signing
Each physical worksite requires its own certified LCA. If your Wellness Specialist role involves multiple clinic locations or a corporate campus plus satellite sites, confirm with your employer that every worksite will have its own filing before you accept an offer.
Get your credentials evaluation ready early
If you completed your degree outside the U.S., have a credential evaluation completed by a NACES-recognized evaluator before an employer begins your I-129 petition. Delays at this stage push back your start date and can affect cap-year timing.
Understand the six-year cap from day one
H-1B status is granted in three-year increments up to a six-year maximum. Plan your Wellness Specialist career timeline around that ceiling and ask your employer early whether they intend to support a green card filing before your status expires.
H-1B Visa Wellness Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wellness Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines and structures the position. When the role is built around degree-level responsibilities in health sciences, kinesiology, public health, or a related field, it can qualify. Employers who can demonstrate that the job normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline are the ones who successfully sponsor Wellness Specialists on H-1B visas.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Wellness Specialists?
Corporate wellness programs at large employers, university health centers, hospital systems, and integrated healthcare organizations are the most active sponsors. These employers have dedicated HR teams familiar with the LCA and I-129 process. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with documented H-1B LCA filing history.
What documents do I need before an employer can file my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts or a credential evaluation confirming your degree, your resume showing duties that align with a specialty occupation, and any professional certifications relevant to your wellness discipline. The employer also needs your personal information to prepare the LCA and the I-129. Having a foreign credential evaluation completed in advance prevents the most common pre-filing delays.
How long does H-1B status last for a Wellness Specialist position?
USCIS grants H-1B status in increments of up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. After six years, you must either leave the U.S. for at least one year or have an approved immigrant petition that qualifies you for extensions beyond the cap under AC21 portability rules.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a new Wellness Specialist role at a different location?
Yes, but each new primary worksite requires a separately certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin working there. If you move to a different employer entirely, that employer must file a new H-1B transfer petition with USCIS. You can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, under H-1B portability rules.