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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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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.
If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.
Location
BHG Bronson Healthcare Group
Title
Pt Safety/Quality Coordinator
The Patient Safety & Quality Project Manager leads, manages, and supports system wide projects to improve quality outcomes and reduce safety events across the Bronson System. The Project Manager must be experienced in leading teams and able to facilitate system-wide transformation and culture change to produce optimal outcomes. This individual works with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and executives to evaluate, assess and plan for improvement. The Project Manager also measures and evaluates the data to determine effectiveness of change.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree (BSN or BS) and three to five years of experience including clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- 1-2 years of experience specific to leading teams is required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan.
- Must demonstrate ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job.
- Must demonstrate high level of ability to analyze and interpret complex data and turning this into information usable to drive improvement of clinical outcomes.
- Experience working directly with physicians and leaders to set goals, incentives and establish measures of success.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively implement change management.
- Demonstrated skills in performance improvement tools and methodologies within a complex healthcare organization and/or large multi-specialty physician group practice. This must be coupled with demonstrated success in the management of clinical process improvement and patient safety science as well as a proven track record in the application of such.
- Regularly communicates both orally and in writing with physicians, management and healthcare professionals to make presentations, discuss findings, answer questions, and obtain or exchange information pertinent to their information requirements.
- Requires excellent communication skills and a positive customer relations orientation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree preferred.
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and/or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Management responsibilities that identifies and analyzes project scope and objectives for alignment with the overall strategic plan.
- Responsible for managing multiple projects ranging in scope from low complexity to high complexity and single entity to system wide.
- Acts as a change agent to lead the system through times of changing priorities and focus.
- Interfaces with a wide range of individuals from executive level to front line staff, external organizations and physicians.
- Analyze large data sets to determine opportunities for improvement.
- Create and lead multidisciplinary team to identify gaps in care and develop and implement action plans.
- Presents recommendations to System and Entity Committees including Performance Improvement Committees, Medical Executive Committees, the Executive Team and the Board Quality Committee.
- Applies and mentors/coaches high reliability principles.
- Provides education and coaching to department based and hospital PI committees regarding quality measures, tactics and action plans.
- Develops, coaches and mentors staff on an ongoing basis.
- Provides direct support to Patient Safety and Quality management.
Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Cost Center
1506 Patient Safety And Quality (BHG)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer
Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
Love Where You Work!
Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.
If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.
Location
BHG Bronson Healthcare Group
Title
Pt Safety/Quality Coordinator
The Patient Safety & Quality Project Manager leads, manages, and supports system wide projects to improve quality outcomes and reduce safety events across the Bronson System. The Project Manager must be experienced in leading teams and able to facilitate system-wide transformation and culture change to produce optimal outcomes. This individual works with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and executives to evaluate, assess and plan for improvement. The Project Manager also measures and evaluates the data to determine effectiveness of change.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree (BSN or BS) and three to five years of experience including clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- 1-2 years of experience specific to leading teams is required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan.
- Must demonstrate ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job.
- Must demonstrate high level of ability to analyze and interpret complex data and turning this into information usable to drive improvement of clinical outcomes.
- Experience working directly with physicians and leaders to set goals, incentives and establish measures of success.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively implement change management.
- Demonstrated skills in performance improvement tools and methodologies within a complex healthcare organization and/or large multi-specialty physician group practice. This must be coupled with demonstrated success in the management of clinical process improvement and patient safety science as well as a proven track record in the application of such.
- Regularly communicates both orally and in writing with physicians, management and healthcare professionals to make presentations, discuss findings, answer questions, and obtain or exchange information pertinent to their information requirements.
- Requires excellent communication skills and a positive customer relations orientation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree preferred.
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and/or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Management responsibilities that identifies and analyzes project scope and objectives for alignment with the overall strategic plan.
- Responsible for managing multiple projects ranging in scope from low complexity to high complexity and single entity to system wide.
- Acts as a change agent to lead the system through times of changing priorities and focus.
- Interfaces with a wide range of individuals from executive level to front line staff, external organizations and physicians.
- Analyze large data sets to determine opportunities for improvement.
- Create and lead multidisciplinary team to identify gaps in care and develop and implement action plans.
- Presents recommendations to System and Entity Committees including Performance Improvement Committees, Medical Executive Committees, the Executive Team and the Board Quality Committee.
- Applies and mentors/coaches high reliability principles.
- Provides education and coaching to department based and hospital PI committees regarding quality measures, tactics and action plans.
- Develops, coaches and mentors staff on an ongoing basis.
- Provides direct support to Patient Safety and Quality management.
Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Cost Center
1506 Patient Safety And Quality (BHG)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer
Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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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.