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RN Home Health jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with an active Employment Authorization Document and a valid state RN license. Most positions require a BSN and at least one year of acute care experience. STEM OPT extension is not available for nursing roles, so your 12-month OPT timeline matters from day one.
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This position will cover Pinellas County
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Home Health Physical Therapist
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.
Your role will include:
- Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
- Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
- Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
- Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
- Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
- Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity
What qualifications you will need:
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
- Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
- License to practice physical therapy within the state
- Ability to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order
Benefits
HCA Florida Healthcare at Home offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Healthcare at Home is a service line from HCA healthcare. We are dedicated to providing patients with quality care during their recovery at home. We are Medicare certified. Our patients are under the supervision of a physician and our team of professionals develop an individualized plan of care. Our professionals include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, therapists, and social workers. We provide the care you need in the comfort of your own home to restore your independence. Healthcare at Home raises the bar on what quality healthcare looks like. Just like family, we pull together to care for, support and celebrate with each other being able to provide exceptional, expert care for patients. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
- HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Home Health Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in RN Home Health
Confirm your state RN license before applying
Home health agencies require a valid RN license in the state where patients are located. Apply for licensure by endorsement early. Processing can take six to twelve weeks, which can eat into your OPT window significantly.
Target agencies with established visa sponsorship history
Large home health networks like Amedisys, LHC Group, and Bayada have sponsored H-1B visa and EB-3 nurses before. Smaller private-pay agencies rarely have legal infrastructure for sponsorship. Prioritize employers with a documented history of international nurse hiring.
Understand that nursing is not STEM OPT eligible
Nursing CIP codes are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. You have 12 months of OPT, not 36. Start sponsorship conversations with employers within the first 60 days of authorization, not the last.
Ask about EB-3 sponsorship, not just H-1B
Many home health employers sponsor nurses through the EB-3 immigrant visa rather than H-1B. EB-3 does not require a lottery, which makes it a more reliable path. Ask HR specifically whether they support permanent resident sponsorship for nursing staff.
Highlight acute care and specialized clinical experience
Home health agencies prioritize RNs with experience in wound care, IV therapy, or chronic disease management. Document these skills explicitly in your resume. Specialized competencies make you a stronger sponsorship candidate because turnover risk is lower.
Clarify the employment model before accepting an offer
Some home health agencies classify field nurses as 1099 contractors, not W-2 employees. OPT requires employer-employee relationships. Independent contractor arrangements are not compliant with OPT work authorization requirements. Confirm W-2 status before signing anything.
RN Home Health OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an RN in home health on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in nursing or a directly related health sciences field and your OPT is authorized for that field. You must have an active Employment Authorization Document and a valid state RN license where you'll be working. Because nursing is not STEM-designated, your OPT period is 12 months, so securing sponsorship early is critical.
Where can I find RN Home Health jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to OPT and visa-sponsored candidates, which saves time compared to sorting through general postings. Large regional home health networks are more likely to have HR and legal teams experienced with international nurse hiring than small independent agencies, so focus your search there first.
Does home health RN work qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Nursing degree programs are not included on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. RN Home Health roles fall under nursing CIP codes, which are excluded. You are limited to the standard 12-month post-completion OPT period, with no 24-month extension available.
Can I work for multiple home health agencies on OPT?
Yes, but with important conditions. OPT allows concurrent employment, meaning you can work for more than one employer simultaneously as long as each position is directly related to your degree field and you work at least 20 hours per week in total. Each agency must be a W-2 employer, not a 1099 contractor arrangement, to maintain OPT compliance.
What visa sponsorship options exist for home health RNs after OPT ends?
The two most common paths are H-1B cap-subject sponsorship and EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship. H-1B requires winning the annual lottery, which adds uncertainty. EB-3 does not have a lottery but involves a longer process including PERM labor certification. Many home health employers who hire international nurses prefer EB-3 because it avoids lottery risk entirely.