OPT Licensed Therapist Jobs
Licensed Therapist jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your work authorization before your OPT period ends. Most roles are in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and community mental health centers. Your state licensure status, STEM OPT eligibility, and the 90-day unemployment limit all affect your job search timeline.
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We are seeking Licensed Physical Therapists to fill Home Health positions in Oakland and Wayne counties. Candidate will be able to select county in which they prefer working Pre-hire.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide quality home health care physical therapy services
- Evaluate and assess your patients to establish functional
- Measurable goals that promote restoration of functional abilities
- Advise and consult with the family and other caregivers as indicated to promote the client's level of progress toward mutually agreed upon goals and plan for discharge
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Current Michigan state license to practice as a Physical Therapist
- Degree from PT Accredited College
- Minimum one (1) year of Physical Therapist (PT) experience required with home health experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Copy of updated TB results
- Reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
New Grads welcome to apply
We offer H1-B Visa and Green Card sponsorship if needed
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking Licensed Physical Therapists to fill Home Health positions in Oakland and Wayne counties. Candidate will be able to select county in which they prefer working Pre-hire.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide quality home health care physical therapy services
- Evaluate and assess your patients to establish functional
- Measurable goals that promote restoration of functional abilities
- Advise and consult with the family and other caregivers as indicated to promote the client's level of progress toward mutually agreed upon goals and plan for discharge
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Current Michigan state license to practice as a Physical Therapist
- Degree from PT Accredited College
- Minimum one (1) year of Physical Therapist (PT) experience required with home health experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Copy of updated TB results
- Reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
New Grads welcome to apply
We offer H1-B Visa and Green Card sponsorship if needed
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Licensed Therapist
Clarify your licensure status before applying
State licensure requirements vary. If you're still completing supervised hours toward full licensure, be upfront with employers. Many clinics hire pre-licensed therapists, but your OPT authorization must cover the supervised role you're actually performing.
Target employers familiar with work authorization
Large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and national behavioral health organizations are more likely to have HR teams experienced with OPT paperwork. Smaller private practices often lack the infrastructure to support work authorization requirements.
Address the 90-day unemployment limit proactively
OPT students can only accumulate 90 days of unemployment. If licensure delays push back your start date, those weeks count. Start your job search early enough to account for credentialing, background checks, and licensing board processing timelines.
Understand how STEM OPT applies to therapy roles
Most Licensed Therapist positions are not in STEM-designated fields, so the 24-month STEM OPT extension typically does not apply. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO to know exactly how much authorized work time you have.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship at the offer stage
OPT is temporary. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the employer is willing to sponsor an H-1B visa before your OPT expires. Social work and counseling roles qualify as specialty occupations, but not every employer will commit to sponsorship.
Document your supervised hours carefully during OPT
If you're accumulating supervised clinical hours toward licensure while on OPT, maintain detailed records. Your DSO may need documentation showing your work aligns with your degree program, which is required to remain in valid OPT status.
Licensed Therapist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Licensed Therapist on OPT without full state licensure?
Yes, if you're working under supervision toward licensure, your OPT can cover that role as long as it's directly related to your degree field. Your job title will typically be associate therapist, counselor intern, or similar. Confirm with your DSO that the position description aligns with your degree program before accepting the offer.
Does a Licensed Therapist role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most therapy and counseling degrees, including social work, clinical psychology, and marriage and family therapy, are not classified under STEM CIP codes. That means the 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available for most Licensed Therapist roles. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm your total authorized work period.
How do I find Licensed Therapist employers who are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't work with your status. Large behavioral health networks, hospital systems, and community health centers tend to have more experience navigating work authorization than small private practices.
Does state licensure affect my OPT employment authorization?
Your OPT authorization comes from USCIS, not your state licensing board. However, you cannot legally practice therapy in most states without the appropriate license or supervised registration. If your license application is delayed, you may not be able to start work even with valid OPT, which can count against your 90-day unemployment limit.
Can a Licensed Therapist role be sponsored for an H-1B after OPT ends?
Yes. Licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, and licensed psychologist roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B criteria because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Your employer would need to file an H-1B petition before your OPT expires. Discuss this timeline with your employer well before your OPT end date.