LPTA Jobs for OPT Students
LPTA jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with a degree in physical therapist assistant studies or a related health sciences field. Most roles qualify under STEM-adjacent healthcare classifications, and many outpatient and rehab clinic employers have experience working with OPT authorization and CPT documentation requirements.
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Job Number: 31991
Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Address: 417 W 3rd Ave
Albany, GA
Postal Code: 31701
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Part time
Qualifications
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Experience
- 0 - 1 year clinical, medical setting (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Required Certifications/Licensures:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Essential Functions
CARE PROCESSES
- Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
- Bases care decisions on plan of care.
- Monitors and documents patient response.
- Establishes rapport with clients.
- Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
- Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
- Provides effective interventions.
- Respects patients' confidentiality and privacy.
- Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
- Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
DOCUMENTATION
- Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
- Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
- Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
- Uses correct terminology.
- Conforms to required style and format.
Additional Duties
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
- For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
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Occupational Therapist
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LPTA
Job Number: 31991
Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Address: 417 W 3rd Ave
Albany, GA
Postal Code: 31701
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Part time
Qualifications
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Experience
- 0 - 1 year clinical, medical setting (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Required Certifications/Licensures:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Essential Functions
CARE PROCESSES
- Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
- Bases care decisions on plan of care.
- Monitors and documents patient response.
- Establishes rapport with clients.
- Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
- Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
- Provides effective interventions.
- Respects patients' confidentiality and privacy.
- Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
- Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
DOCUMENTATION
- Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
- Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
- Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
- Uses correct terminology.
- Conforms to required style and format.
Additional Duties
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
- For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Other Opportunities
LPN - Home Health
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
RN- Care Manager (PRN)
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
Registered Nurse SICU Nights
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
Occupational Therapist
Phoebe Northwest
Albany, GA
Physical Therapist
Phoebe Northwest
Albany, GA
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in LPTA
Target outpatient and rehab clinics first
Private outpatient orthopedic and sports rehab clinics hire LPTAs at higher volume than hospital systems and tend to have simpler HR processes, which makes OPT paperwork easier to navigate with a hiring manager who has direct authority.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. Confirm your EAD start date before interviews so you can tell employers exactly when you're available to start and how long your authorization runs without ambiguity.
Verify your state license eligibility before applying
LPTA licensure requirements vary by state. Some states process temporary licenses for new graduates quickly, while others take months. Confirm your licensing timeline before applying so employers know when you can legally practice independently.
Lead with your clinical hours, not your visa status
Employers filling LPTA roles care most about supervised clinical experience and patient caseload comfort. Open with your clinical rotation hours and patient populations before discussing work authorization to frame yourself as a qualified candidate first.
Document your degree-to-role connection clearly
OPT requires your job to be directly related to your degree field. Keep a short written explanation connecting your PTA program curriculum to your LPTA job duties, which your DSO may need for authorization and future employer verification.
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Can I work as an LPTA on F-1 OPT?
Yes. LPTA roles directly relate to physical therapist assistant or health sciences degrees, which is the core OPT eligibility requirement. You'll need an active EAD card before your first day of work. Your job duties must align with your degree field, so keep documentation of that connection on file with your DSO.
Do LPTA jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Some do, particularly large outpatient groups, hospital networks, and multi-site rehabilitation companies with established HR infrastructure. Smaller private clinics are less likely to have prior sponsorship experience. LPTA roles can qualify as specialty occupations given the associate or bachelor's degree requirement, so sponsorship is a realistic conversation to have at the offer stage.
How do I find LPTA employers who are comfortable with OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship and OPT-friendliness, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with work authorization. Searching there saves significant time compared to filtering through general job listings where OPT status is rarely addressed in the posting.
Does my LPTA job need to be full-time to satisfy OPT requirements?
USCIS requires OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week to count as authorized practical training. Most LPTA roles are full-time, but if you're considering a part-time position, confirm the hours meet that threshold. Working fewer than 20 hours per week risks being considered unemployed for OPT compliance purposes.
What happens to my OPT if I switch LPTA employers?
You can change employers on OPT as long as the new role still relates to your degree field. You don't need a new EAD, but you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days so they can update your SEVIS record. Keep documentation showing how your new LPTA position connects to your program of study.
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