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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean pathologists work in U.S. hospitals, academic medical centers, and reference labs without entering the H-1B lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes directly to the consulate, so you can move from job offer to visa stamp faster than most work visa categories allow.
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Stepping Stones Therapy, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to provide speech and language services to children and adolescents under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
The SLPA will implement treatment plans developed by the supervising SLP, document student/client progress, collaborate with families and team members, and support the delivery of high-quality speech and language services. Services may be provided in clinic and/or school-based settings depending on the assigned position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide individual and group speech and language therapy under the direction and supervision of a licensed SLP.
- Implement treatment plans and goals established by the supervising SLP.
- Provide intervention targeting areas such as articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic/social communication, fluency, and other communication needs within the SLPA's scope of practice.
- Prepare appropriate therapy materials and activities based on client/student goals.
- Collect accurate data during treatment sessions and monitor progress toward established goals.
- Complete treatment notes, documentation, and other required records accurately and within established timelines.
- Communicate relevant observations and client/student progress to the supervising SLP.
- Participate in supervision meetings and maintain regular communication with the supervising SLP.
- Collaborate professionally with SLPs, teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior professionals, administrators, office staff, and other members of the treatment or educational team.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and engaging therapy environment.
- Follow established schedules and communicate scheduling concerns, cancellations, and changes promptly.
- Maintain client/student confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and applicable privacy requirements.
- Follow all Stepping Stones Therapy policies and procedures.
- Perform duties only within the legally permitted scope of practice for an SLPA and under appropriate SLP supervision.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Completion of an approved Speech-Language Pathology Assistant educational or training program.
- Current California SLPA registration/license in good standing, as required for the position.
- Knowledge of speech, language, communication, and child development.
- Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
- Experience with pediatric, school-based, and/or neurodivergent populations is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to follow treatment plans and supervisory direction.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with the supervising SLP and clinical team.
- Reliable, professional, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Physical and Work Requirements
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Depending on the assignment, duties may include sitting on the floor or at child-sized tables, standing, walking, bending, reaching, transitioning between treatment areas or classrooms, and handling therapy materials and equipment.
The position may require travel between assigned clinic, school, or community locations.
Professional Expectations
The SLPA is expected to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, appropriate clinical judgment, and respect in interactions with clients, families, coworkers, school personnel, and other professionals.
The SLPA must maintain appropriate professional boundaries, protect confidential information, arrive prepared and on time for scheduled services, complete documentation promptly, and communicate proactively regarding any concerns that may affect client care or assigned responsibilities.
Scope of Practice and Supervision
The SLPA works under the direction and supervision of a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist and must comply with all applicable California laws and regulations governing SLPA practice.
The SLPA does not independently diagnose communication disorders, develop or modify treatment plans or IEP goals, interpret assessment results, or perform duties that require the professional judgment of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Position Summary
Stepping Stones Therapy, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to provide speech and language services to children and adolescents under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
The SLPA will implement treatment plans developed by the supervising SLP, document student/client progress, collaborate with families and team members, and support the delivery of high-quality speech and language services. Services may be provided in clinic and/or school-based settings depending on the assigned position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide individual and group speech and language therapy under the direction and supervision of a licensed SLP.
- Implement treatment plans and goals established by the supervising SLP.
- Provide intervention targeting areas such as articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic/social communication, fluency, and other communication needs within the SLPA's scope of practice.
- Prepare appropriate therapy materials and activities based on client/student goals.
- Collect accurate data during treatment sessions and monitor progress toward established goals.
- Complete treatment notes, documentation, and other required records accurately and within established timelines.
- Communicate relevant observations and client/student progress to the supervising SLP.
- Participate in supervision meetings and maintain regular communication with the supervising SLP.
- Collaborate professionally with SLPs, teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior professionals, administrators, office staff, and other members of the treatment or educational team.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and engaging therapy environment.
- Follow established schedules and communicate scheduling concerns, cancellations, and changes promptly.
- Maintain client/student confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and applicable privacy requirements.
- Follow all Stepping Stones Therapy policies and procedures.
- Perform duties only within the legally permitted scope of practice for an SLPA and under appropriate SLP supervision.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Completion of an approved Speech-Language Pathology Assistant educational or training program.
- Current California SLPA registration/license in good standing, as required for the position.
- Knowledge of speech, language, communication, and child development.
- Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
- Experience with pediatric, school-based, and/or neurodivergent populations is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to follow treatment plans and supervisory direction.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with the supervising SLP and clinical team.
- Reliable, professional, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Physical and Work Requirements
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Depending on the assignment, duties may include sitting on the floor or at child-sized tables, standing, walking, bending, reaching, transitioning between treatment areas or classrooms, and handling therapy materials and equipment.
The position may require travel between assigned clinic, school, or community locations.
Professional Expectations
The SLPA is expected to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, appropriate clinical judgment, and respect in interactions with clients, families, coworkers, school personnel, and other professionals.
The SLPA must maintain appropriate professional boundaries, protect confidential information, arrive prepared and on time for scheduled services, complete documentation promptly, and communicate proactively regarding any concerns that may affect client care or assigned responsibilities.
Scope of Practice and Supervision
The SLPA works under the direction and supervision of a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist and must comply with all applicable California laws and regulations governing SLPA practice.
The SLPA does not independently diagnose communication disorders, develop or modify treatment plans or IEP goals, interpret assessment results, or perform duties that require the professional judgment of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Pathologist Jobs
Verify your board credentials translate correctly
Chilean pathology training follows a different board structure than U.S. anatomic and clinical pathology certifications. Confirm with prospective employers whether your SChP credentials satisfy their credentialing committee before investing in the application process.
Target academic medical centers with existing H-1B1 history
University-affiliated hospitals and large reference labs regularly sponsor foreign-trained pathologists and already understand the H-1B1 Chile filing requirements. Searching DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data through OFLC Wage Search filters employers who have filed for pathology roles by SOC code.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter Migrate Mate's job board by H-1B1 Chile visa type and the pathologist occupation to surface employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This removes guesswork about which institutions actually process Chilean specialty-occupation petitions.
Negotiate the LCA filing into your offer timeline
Your employer must file and receive DOL certification of the Labor Condition Application before you can schedule your consular interview. Build at least three to four weeks into your start-date negotiation specifically for LCA processing, separate from the consulate appointment lead time.
Check that your subspecialty maps to the correct SOC code
Pathology subspecialties such as forensic, neuropathology, or cytopathology may fall under different Standard Occupational Classification codes. Confirm with your employer's immigration contact that the SOC code on the LCA matches your actual duties, since a mismatch can trigger a DOL audit.
Prepare a credential evaluation before your first interview
U.S. employers hiring international pathologists routinely request a foreign credential evaluation alongside your CV. Having a completed evaluation from a NACES-member organization ready shortens the credentialing committee review and signals that you've already cleared that administrative hurdle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the H-1B1 Chile visa work for pathologist roles at U.S. hospitals?
Yes. Pathologist positions qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B1 Chile requirements because the role demands a specific medical degree and, in most U.S. settings, board certification. Hospitals, academic medical centers, and reference laboratories are among the most common H-1B1 Chile sponsors for physician-scientist roles including pathology.
How does H-1B1 Chile differ from H-1B for pathologists?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and an annual cap of 1,400 visas that has never been fully used. H-1B requires USCIS approval and entry through a randomized lottery with roughly one-in-four odds. For Chilean pathologists with a qualifying job offer, H-1B1 Chile reaches visa issuance significantly faster and with far more certainty.
What credentials do I need to qualify as a pathologist under H-1B1 Chile?
You need a medical degree equivalent to a U.S. MD or DO, a specialty occupation job offer, and a DOL-certified Labor Condition Application from your employer. Most U.S. employers also require proof of Chilean medical licensure and will initiate their own credentialing process. Board eligibility or certification in anatomic or clinical pathology strengthens your application significantly.
How do I find pathologist jobs that offer H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by H-1B1 Chile visa type and occupation, showing employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for pathology roles. This is more reliable than searching general job boards, where sponsorship availability is rarely confirmed upfront and Chilean-specific visa categories are almost never listed.
Can I renew my H-1B1 Chile visa while working as a pathologist in the U.S.?
Yes. H-1B1 Chile visas are issued in one-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely through the consulate as long as your employer continues to employ you in a qualifying pathologist role and maintains a valid LCA. Unlike H-1B, renewal does not go through USCIS, so you return to the consulate rather than filing a domestic petition.