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Physical Therapy Technician roles in the U.S. are accessible to international candidates through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your stage of training. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your host clinic or rehabilitation facility provides the structured training environment.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: JR-113291
Entity: Brown Health Medical Group
Location Name: 531 Faunce Corner Road
City, State: North Dartmouth, MA
Work Type: PER DIEM
Hours Per Week: Variable
Shift: Day
Posted Date: 9/11/2026
SUMMARY
This position is to function as a member of the clinical team and completes assigned daily clinical operations to ensure smooth day-to-day operations in the physician practice. The Medical Assistant Intern must maintain a professional, positive manner when talking with patients (and all customers) in-person, over the phone, or via email.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with providers to assist in delivering world-class care to patients.
- Provides a high level of customer service to all new and existing patients of the practice.
- Rooms patient and prepares the patient for the provider visit.
- Takes vital signs as necessary.
- Responsible for accurate blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, weight, height, respiratory rate and entering accurately into EMR.
- Records patient history, chief complaint, pharmacy information, prescription list, etc. into EMR for patient visit.
- Obtains required consents, completes required forms as needed for specific visit types.
- Performs in-office testing and EKGs as needed. Required to perform controls on certain in-office tests.
- Assists provider with in-office medical procedures.
- Properly labels all specimens, adhering to BUH policy.
- Chaperones Providers as required.
- Stocks rooms and monitors expiration dates of exam room supplies.
- Monitors and logs medication/vaccine refrigerator temperatures.
- Assists with incoming calls as needed by answering, triaging, and routing telephone calls appropriately as needed.
- Follows scheduling rules and directs schedules patient visits in other BUH practices.
- Reviews schedules (clinical pre-visit review) to ensure the provider has what the patient visit is for. Example: results, consultation notes, hospital notes etc. If not available, contacts facility or other practice to obtain them.
- Schedules patient appointments and appropriate testing as ordered by provider upon check out from appointments or any other time as requested.
- Performs outreach to select patient groups as directed for patient care and quality and then schedules specialty appointments and testing as required.
- Responsible to inform manager of clinical supply needs or assisting with ordering.
- Responsible to obtain prior authorizations and/or insurance referrals as per practice need.
- Works assigned baskets and queues timely.
- Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
- Always use discretion to ensure patient confidentiality.
- Complete competencies and training requirements.
- Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Senior in an accredited medical assistant vocational school – able to read, write and speak English.
- Maintain current AHA BLS certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. May be exposed to various patient conditions including infectious diseases, blood, and bodily fluids. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Range
$18.00-$27.13
Location
531 Faunce Corner Road - 531 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747
Work Type
Monday through Thursday 7:45 AM to 5 PM and Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Job ID: JR-113291
Entity: Brown Health Medical Group
Location Name: 531 Faunce Corner Road
City, State: North Dartmouth, MA
Work Type: PER DIEM
Hours Per Week: Variable
Shift: Day
Posted Date: 9/11/2026
SUMMARY
This position is to function as a member of the clinical team and completes assigned daily clinical operations to ensure smooth day-to-day operations in the physician practice. The Medical Assistant Intern must maintain a professional, positive manner when talking with patients (and all customers) in-person, over the phone, or via email.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with providers to assist in delivering world-class care to patients.
- Provides a high level of customer service to all new and existing patients of the practice.
- Rooms patient and prepares the patient for the provider visit.
- Takes vital signs as necessary.
- Responsible for accurate blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, weight, height, respiratory rate and entering accurately into EMR.
- Records patient history, chief complaint, pharmacy information, prescription list, etc. into EMR for patient visit.
- Obtains required consents, completes required forms as needed for specific visit types.
- Performs in-office testing and EKGs as needed. Required to perform controls on certain in-office tests.
- Assists provider with in-office medical procedures.
- Properly labels all specimens, adhering to BUH policy.
- Chaperones Providers as required.
- Stocks rooms and monitors expiration dates of exam room supplies.
- Monitors and logs medication/vaccine refrigerator temperatures.
- Assists with incoming calls as needed by answering, triaging, and routing telephone calls appropriately as needed.
- Follows scheduling rules and directs schedules patient visits in other BUH practices.
- Reviews schedules (clinical pre-visit review) to ensure the provider has what the patient visit is for. Example: results, consultation notes, hospital notes etc. If not available, contacts facility or other practice to obtain them.
- Schedules patient appointments and appropriate testing as ordered by provider upon check out from appointments or any other time as requested.
- Performs outreach to select patient groups as directed for patient care and quality and then schedules specialty appointments and testing as required.
- Responsible to inform manager of clinical supply needs or assisting with ordering.
- Responsible to obtain prior authorizations and/or insurance referrals as per practice need.
- Works assigned baskets and queues timely.
- Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
- Always use discretion to ensure patient confidentiality.
- Complete competencies and training requirements.
- Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Senior in an accredited medical assistant vocational school – able to read, write and speak English.
- Maintain current AHA BLS certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. May be exposed to various patient conditions including infectious diseases, blood, and bodily fluids. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Range
$18.00-$27.13
Location
531 Faunce Corner Road - 531 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747
Work Type
Monday through Thursday 7:45 AM to 5 PM and Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Physical Therapy Technician
Align your credentials to program category
If you're currently enrolled in a physical therapy or kinesiology program, you qualify for the J-1 visa Intern category. If you've graduated within the past year, target the Trainee category instead, since sponsor organizations verify this distinction before issuing a DS-2019.
Build a training plan before outreach
Host employers must submit a structured training plan detailing your hands-on objectives, supervision arrangements, and timeline. Draft a template aligned to physical therapy technician duties before approaching clinics, so they see a clear compliance path rather than an unfamiliar process.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Physical Therapy Technician roles at U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Targeting hosts with prior J-1 experience reduces the risk of your offer falling through due to unfamiliarity with DS-2019 requirements.
Verify host clinic E-Verify enrollment early
Many rehabilitation facilities and outpatient clinics are unaware that hosting a J-1 Trainee requires them to comply with program reporting requirements. Confirm E-Verify enrollment and willingness to coordinate with your designated sponsor organization before investing time in their application process.
Check your home country residency requirement
Physical Therapy Trainee and Intern exchanges commonly trigger the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if your training is government-financed or in a skills-shortage field. Confirm your 212(e) status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Prepare documentation specific to PT technician training
Gather transcripts, clinical placement records, and a letter from a supervising therapist or academic advisor that confirms your training objectives. Sponsor organizations require these to validate that your proposed exchange activity qualifies as a structured educational program, not general employment.
Physical Therapy Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Physical Therapy Technician role?
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in an accredited physical therapy, kinesiology, or allied health program and completing practical training as part of your curriculum. The Trainee category applies if you've graduated within the past 12 months and are pursuing structured clinical training in the U.S. as an early-career professional. Your designated sponsor organization confirms which category applies based on your academic and professional history.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Physical Therapy Technician?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 form and acts as your official J-1 sponsor. The clinic, hospital, or rehabilitation facility where you work is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. These are two separate entities with distinct roles, and conflating them is a common source of confusion during the application process.
How do I find U.S. clinics that will host a J-1 Physical Therapy Technician?
Use Migrate Mate to search Physical Therapy Technician roles at U.S. employers with prior J-1 hosting experience. Targeting facilities already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through. Cold outreach to clinics unfamiliar with J-1 obligations often stalls, so prior hosting history is a practical filter when prioritizing where to apply.
Does a Physical Therapy Technician J-1 trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It often does. Physical therapy and allied health fields appear on the U.S. Exchange Visitor Skills List for many countries, and government-financed training programs routinely trigger the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). If 212(e) applies, you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other visa categories, including H-1B visa. Confirm your 212(e) status with your designated sponsor organization before signing an offer letter.
What documents do sponsor organizations typically require for a Physical Therapy Technician exchange?
Expect to submit official transcripts, a training plan specifying your clinical objectives and supervision arrangements, proof of English proficiency, health insurance confirmation, and a letter from a supervising therapist or academic advisor validating the educational nature of your placement. Some sponsors also require evidence that your home-country employer or institution will support your return, particularly if 212(e) applies to your exchange.