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PT jobs on OPT are widely available across outpatient clinics, hospitals, sports medicine facilities, and home health agencies. Most roles require a DPT degree and active state licensure, both of which satisfy the specialty occupation standard that supports H-1B visa sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
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Reporting to the Director of Catholic Campus Ministry Vincentian Service, the Coordinator for Liturgy & Worship supports the Catholic liturgical life on campus and collaborates with the St. Vincent de Paul Parish in executing the weekly 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass during the academic year. Other duties include helping manage university-wide events such as the Baccalaureate Mass, special feast day Masses, and weekday Masses held in the two campus chapels. The Coordinator assists in the recruitment, training, and ongoing management, supervision, and formation of liturgical ministers and the student liturgy team. This position will collaborate with divisional colleagues and the parish to assist with other Catholic, ecumenical or interfaith prayer services in response to the needs of the community.
What You'll Do:
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Provide comprehensive leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing all liturgical and musical aspects of university-wide events such as Baccalaureate Mass, special feast day Masses, weekday campus Masses held in the Louise de Marillac and Miraculous Medal Chapels, and additional communal prayer opportunities. Coordinate and plan campus events, including maintaining supplies of both campus chapels, schedule presiders for weekday Masses, produce or oversee completion of worship aids, lead music rehearsals, and provide proper training and formation of liturgical and music ministers. Lead weekly student Liturgy Team meetings to plan and prepare communal prayer opportunities, including the 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Taizé Prayer, communal reconciliation services, Stations of the Cross, etc. Respond to requests for special Catholic liturgies or rituals from DePaul constituents and collaborate with Mission and Ministry colleagues to plan ecumenical and interfaith prayer services as needed - 7 hours/week.
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Assist the Campus Ministry staff with communal prayer needs for their programs (retreats, Praise and Worship, Día de los Muertos prayer service, etc.) as needed - 1-2 hours/week.
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Assist in recruiting, supervising, and managing liturgical ministers, the student liturgy team, student employees, and professional musicians. Delegate and oversee the successful completion of tasks by all volunteers and employees. Responsibilities may include sacristan responsibilities for weekday Masses, completion of worship aids, scheduling and managing liturgical volunteers, and washing linen for weekday Masses, etc. - 1-2 hours/week.
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Assist with monitoring the music and liturgy budget, and assist with other administrative tasks as needed - 1 hour/week.
Supervise the student liturgy team, liturgical volunteers, and student employees.
Help monitor the budget for all Catholic liturgical programs and events, including all necessary materials, Miraculous Medal Chapel fund and designated dollars from the CCM budget, determined annually in conjunction with the Director.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree or related experience in liturgical life.
- Minimum 2 years experience in helping coordinate liturgies at a parish or university setting, preferred.
- Knowledge of, or experience with current Catholic liturgical teaching and documents.
- Experience working in interreligious, interfaith and intercultural contexts strongly, preferred.
- Experience working with a budget, preferred.
- Practical knowledge and skills within current Catholic sacramental and liturgical life.
- Supervisory skills and ability to manage multiple constituents: student leaders, student employees and parish volunteers.
- Detail-oriented and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with a wide range of theological and pastoral positions.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural, and multi-religious context.
- Strong aptitude for collaboration and facilitating communication with parish staff and various levels of the university administration: students, faculty, staff.
- Measurable leadership, administrative, organizational, and networking skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and video conferencing platforms.
- Time management flexibility to accommodate campus climate, student schedules, and programming demands.
- Requires regular Sunday afternoon/evening hours and the ability to work weekday evenings.
- Some lifting/carrying can be expected on rare occasions, e.g., chapel furniture, liturgical equipment, etc., particularly in Campus Ministry sacred spaces during the change of liturgical seasons, though assistance can be secured as needed.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $20.93 to $20.93.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University.
- Part-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in PT
Apply for your state PT license before OPT starts
Licensure timelines vary by state and can take two to four months. Starting the application while still in school ensures you can work legally on day one of OPT without losing authorized work time waiting on your license.
Apply for your STEM OPT extension early if your DPT qualifies
DPT programs classified under eligible CIP codes may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO and file the extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires.
Target large hospital systems and therapy networks over solo practices
Large healthcare systems like hospital networks and national therapy chains have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with immigration sponsorship. Solo or small private practices rarely have the infrastructure to support H-1B filings.
Be transparent about your OPT status and timeline during interviews
Mention your work authorization upfront and frame it clearly: you have authorization now and are looking for an employer who can sponsor your H-1B after OPT. Clarity early prevents misaligned expectations from derailing late-stage offers.
Match your specialty area to employer sponsorship patterns
Outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, and neuro rehab roles at large health systems sponsor more consistently than niche or travel PT contracts. Focusing on settings with higher sponsorship rates improves your chances of a long-term employment pathway.
PT OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a PT on OPT without a state license?
No. Physical therapy is a licensed profession in all 50 states, and you cannot legally practice without an active state license regardless of your OPT authorization. You need both your EAD card and a valid PT license in the state where you'll practice. Apply for licensure as early as possible since processing times range from six weeks to four months depending on the state.
Does a PT role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and future H-1B purposes?
Yes. Physical therapy roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, a professional degree in a specific field. This makes PT one of the more straightforward job titles for H-1B petitions. Your DPT directly satisfies both the OPT employment requirement of working in a field related to your degree and the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
Can I work across multiple PT settings or for multiple employers on OPT?
Yes, but each position must be directly related to your DPT program and must be reported to your DSO. You can work part-time for more than one employer simultaneously as long as combined hours are within your authorized limits. If you're on post-completion OPT, you must work at least 20 hours per week in qualifying employment. Notify your DSO before adding or changing employers.
How do I find PT jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Many PT job postings don't explicitly mention OPT sponsorship, so filtering by employer sponsorship history matters more than what the listing says. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces PT roles from employers with documented sponsorship activity, saving you from applying to positions that will disqualify you at the offer stage.
Does my DPT qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the CIP code your program is classified under at your university. Some DPT programs are coded under Health Professions CIP codes that are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, while others may qualify. Check with your DSO to confirm your program's exact CIP code against the current DHS STEM list. Do not assume your DPT qualifies without verifying through your institution.