OPT Pediatric Physical Therapist Jobs
Pediatric physical therapist jobs on OPT are available through hospitals, school districts, and outpatient clinics, all of which commonly sponsor H-1B visas. Your DPT degree satisfies the specialty occupation requirement, and STEM OPT extension does not apply to this field, so a 12-month OPT timeline is standard.
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New Jersey
Position Summary:
As a Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident at Ivy Rehab for Kids, you will be a full-time teammate as you complete the Ivy Rehab Pediatric Residency Program. You have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of pediatric patients. Our treatment approach emphasizes personalized care that allows for flexibility in creating individualized plans of care.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Physical Therapy Pediatric Resident (Full-time, 40 hours/week)
Ivy Rehab for Kids - Outpatient Pediatric
Ivy Rehab Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program
- Please apply to this role directly through our Ivy Career Site to ensure all applicable application questions are completed.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Active PT licensure in current state of practice, prior to Residency start date
- Employed as a Full-time Therapist for at least 3 months by Ivy Rehab Network, prior to the program start date.
- Required membership in associated professional organization by the start of the residency
- Commitment to successfully completing all program requirements including independent study
- Commitment to taking the ABPTS Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) exam at earliest eligibility
- Commitment to a minimum of two years of continued employment at Ivy Rehab, post-graduation from program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of all required didactic modules (300+ hours)
- Completion of all assessments, logs and forms
- Passing of all required quizzes
- Satisfactory completion of required presentations
- Optional completion of case report abstract
- Completion of Residency Special Project
- Completion of 100 mentor hours
- Complete a minimum of 1,500 patient care hours during residency year
- Attendance and participation in all scheduled residency education events
- Satisfactory achievement of all resident core competencies
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS:
- Program Tuition: $4,500
- This can be paid in full -or- over a 1- or 2- year payment plan through paycheck deductions
- As a full-time employee of Ivy Rehab for Kids, each program participant will maintain their salary commensurate with hours worked/week and maintain their benefits during the length of the program
- 2-year employment commitment post-graduation to satisfy the financial investment Ivy contributes to each participant
WHO IS IVY REHAB?
At Ivy Rehab, you are not just an employee - you are a valued TEAMMATE!
Join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab and come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Join our team and be part of an organization that not only recognizes and celebrates your skills but also empowers you to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients.
HOW WILL IVY REHAB INVEST IN YOU?
- Clinical Team Support: Opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and peer to peer learning
- Limitless CEU Learning: Through subscriptions, on-demand learning, in-person, and live online courses - Ivy offers discounts with preferred education providers and annual CEU reimbursement
- Clinical Development Plan: Creating a professional development road map annually
- Clinical Career Ladder: Reward and recognition of skill development and accomplishment
- Continuing Education Offerings: Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more
- Residency and Fellowship Programs: Ivy offers multiple Residency and Fellowship programs to accelerate your clinical development and that lead to specialty certification
- Specialty Programs: Ivy’s self-guided programs provide structure and quality education that will lead to specialization in key areas of PT, OT, and SLP
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
State of Location:
New Jersey
Position Summary:
As a Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident at Ivy Rehab for Kids, you will be a full-time teammate as you complete the Ivy Rehab Pediatric Residency Program. You have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of pediatric patients. Our treatment approach emphasizes personalized care that allows for flexibility in creating individualized plans of care.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Physical Therapy Pediatric Resident (Full-time, 40 hours/week)
Ivy Rehab for Kids - Outpatient Pediatric
Ivy Rehab Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program
- Please apply to this role directly through our Ivy Career Site to ensure all applicable application questions are completed.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Active PT licensure in current state of practice, prior to Residency start date
- Employed as a Full-time Therapist for at least 3 months by Ivy Rehab Network, prior to the program start date.
- Required membership in associated professional organization by the start of the residency
- Commitment to successfully completing all program requirements including independent study
- Commitment to taking the ABPTS Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) exam at earliest eligibility
- Commitment to a minimum of two years of continued employment at Ivy Rehab, post-graduation from program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of all required didactic modules (300+ hours)
- Completion of all assessments, logs and forms
- Passing of all required quizzes
- Satisfactory completion of required presentations
- Optional completion of case report abstract
- Completion of Residency Special Project
- Completion of 100 mentor hours
- Complete a minimum of 1,500 patient care hours during residency year
- Attendance and participation in all scheduled residency education events
- Satisfactory achievement of all resident core competencies
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS:
- Program Tuition: $4,500
- This can be paid in full -or- over a 1- or 2- year payment plan through paycheck deductions
- As a full-time employee of Ivy Rehab for Kids, each program participant will maintain their salary commensurate with hours worked/week and maintain their benefits during the length of the program
- 2-year employment commitment post-graduation to satisfy the financial investment Ivy contributes to each participant
WHO IS IVY REHAB?
At Ivy Rehab, you are not just an employee - you are a valued TEAMMATE!
Join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab and come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.
Join our team and be part of an organization that not only recognizes and celebrates your skills but also empowers you to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients.
HOW WILL IVY REHAB INVEST IN YOU?
- Clinical Team Support: Opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and peer to peer learning
- Limitless CEU Learning: Through subscriptions, on-demand learning, in-person, and live online courses - Ivy offers discounts with preferred education providers and annual CEU reimbursement
- Clinical Development Plan: Creating a professional development road map annually
- Clinical Career Ladder: Reward and recognition of skill development and accomplishment
- Continuing Education Offerings: Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more
- Residency and Fellowship Programs: Ivy offers multiple Residency and Fellowship programs to accelerate your clinical development and that lead to specialty certification
- Specialty Programs: Ivy’s self-guided programs provide structure and quality education that will lead to specialization in key areas of PT, OT, and SLP
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Pediatric Physical Therapist
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Children's hospitals and large pediatric therapy networks file H-1B petitions regularly. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify which employers have sponsored physical therapists before reaching out, this filters serious prospects from those unlikely to navigate the process.
Apply early to protect your OPT timeline
Pediatric PT hiring cycles can run 60 to 90 days from application to start date. If your OPT window is 12 months, applying at least four months before expiration gives your employer time to file an H-1B cap-subject petition before your authorization lapses.
Clarify your state license status upfront
Many employers screen out candidates who lack a state PT license before interviewing. Confirm your licensure timeline early and communicate it clearly in applications, being licensed or license-eligible in the employer's state signals you can start without delays.
Highlight pediatric clinical hours from your DPT program
USCIS requires specialty occupation proof for H-1B approval. Framing your pediatric clinical rotations, certifications like NDT or DIR Floortime, and patient population experience strengthens both your job application and the sponsoring employer's eventual H-1B petition.
Understand the cap-exempt employer advantage
Nonprofit pediatric hospitals and university-affiliated therapy centers may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. These organizations can file petitions year-round without lottery risk, making them especially valuable targets during your OPT job search.
Ask about sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise the visa sponsorship question during a second-round interview, not after receiving an offer. Framing it as a process question rather than a demand gives employers space to confirm their willingness and consult HR without feeling pressured at the final stage.
Pediatric Physical Therapist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pediatric physical therapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Pediatric physical therapy positions typically require a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Your DPT is the specific credential tied directly to the role, making it one of the cleaner specialty occupation cases compared to fields where degree requirements are more ambiguous.
Is STEM OPT extension available for pediatric physical therapists on F-1 OPT?
No. Physical therapy, including pediatric PT, is not classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, so F-1 students in this field are limited to the standard 12-month OPT period. This makes starting your H-1B sponsorship conversation with employers early in your OPT window especially important.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for pediatric physical therapists?
Children's hospitals, large outpatient pediatric therapy networks, and university-affiliated medical centers have the strongest track records for H-1B sponsorship in this field. School districts sometimes hire physical therapists but are less consistent with sponsorship. Browse roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history in pediatric therapy.
Can I work as a pediatric physical therapist on OPT before getting my state license?
It depends on the employer and state. Some states allow graduates to work under a temporary or provisional license while the full license is pending. Others require full licensure before any patient contact. Confirm your target state's rules with the state PT licensing board and communicate your licensure timeline to employers during the hiring process.
How does changing employers affect my OPT status as a pediatric physical therapist?
You can change employers on OPT, but the new job must be directly related to your DPT degree and field of study. You're required to report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days. If your new employer intends to sponsor an H-1B, they'll need to file a new petition, so timing against OPT expiration matters.