Speech Language Pathologist Jobs for OPT Students
Speech Language Pathologist jobs on OPT are available across hospitals, school districts, outpatient clinics, and early intervention programs. Most SLP positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B sponsorship. ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) and a state license are required before you can practice independently.
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SLP – Seaside Home Health, Oregon
Schedule: Part Time, Days
Location: This position is responsible for Clatsop and part of Tillamook County
Job Description:
The Speech Therapist manages and provides skilled speech/language pathology to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account individual patient special physical or age-related needs. Requires skills in patient/client evaluation and treatment, as well as professional consultations to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with individual's functional level and potential.
Working in Home Health provides the unique opportunity to care for your patients where they are most comfortable. Join our team to create rewarding relationships with a diverse patient population while exercising independence and flexibility with your career.
Benefits and perks:
- Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)
- Best-in-class benefits – full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
- 401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement planner
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
- Mileage reimbursement for roles traveling to patient homes
- Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
- Wellness & mental health assistance programs
- Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
- Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, and more!
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology Program, Or
- Ph.D. from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology Program or equivalent education/experience.
- Coursework/Training: Specialized speech/language pathology training to meet a particular department need.
- Oregon Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire.
- Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- Occasionally a position will require specialized speech/language pathology experience to meet a particular department need.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.
HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requisition ID: 423934
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Rehabilitation
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 5000 PSH HOME HEALTH
Address: OR Seaside 725 S Wahanna Rd
Work Location: Providence Seaside Hospital-Seaside
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $43.64 - $67.74
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
SLP – Seaside Home Health, Oregon
Schedule: Part Time, Days
Location: This position is responsible for Clatsop and part of Tillamook County
Job Description:
The Speech Therapist manages and provides skilled speech/language pathology to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account individual patient special physical or age-related needs. Requires skills in patient/client evaluation and treatment, as well as professional consultations to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with individual's functional level and potential.
Working in Home Health provides the unique opportunity to care for your patients where they are most comfortable. Join our team to create rewarding relationships with a diverse patient population while exercising independence and flexibility with your career.
Benefits and perks:
- Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)
- Best-in-class benefits – full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
- 401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement planner
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
- Mileage reimbursement for roles traveling to patient homes
- Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
- Wellness & mental health assistance programs
- Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
- Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, and more!
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology Program, Or
- Ph.D. from an accredited Speech/Language Pathology Program or equivalent education/experience.
- Coursework/Training: Specialized speech/language pathology training to meet a particular department need.
- Oregon Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire.
- Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- Occasionally a position will require specialized speech/language pathology experience to meet a particular department need.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.
HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requisition ID: 423934
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Rehabilitation
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 5000 PSH HOME HEALTH
Address: OR Seaside 725 S Wahanna Rd
Work Location: Providence Seaside Hospital-Seaside
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $43.64 - $67.74
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Speech Language Pathologist
Lead with your ASHA certification status
Employers hiring SLPs on OPT want to know you hold or are eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). Mentioning your certification status upfront removes a common screening concern before the interview stage.
Target employers with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Hospital systems, large outpatient therapy groups, and school district staffing agencies are more likely to sponsor than small private practices. Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly SLP roles from verified sponsoring employers.
Secure your state license before your OPT start date
Most states require a full license before you can practice independently as an SLP. Licensing timelines range from four to twelve weeks. Starting early avoids a gap between your OPT authorization date and your first billable day of work.
Highlight bilingual skills prominently
Bilingual SLPs, especially Spanish-English or Mandarin-English speakers, are in short supply across most U.S. markets. Employers facing caseload pressure in underserved communities are more willing to navigate OPT paperwork for a candidate with rare language skills.
Understand how your OPT end date affects clinical caseloads
SLP roles involve building long-term client relationships, so employers think about continuity. Being transparent about your OPT timeline and your plan to transition to H-1B sponsorship reassures hiring managers that patient care won't be disrupted mid-treatment.
Ask about STEM OPT eligibility if your degree qualifies
If your SLP graduate program was classified under a STEM CIP code, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming this with your DSO early gives you significantly more runway to secure a long-term visa before your status expires.
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Can I work as a Speech Language Pathologist on OPT?
Yes, SLP roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your field of study, which is the case for graduates of accredited communication disorders programs. You'll need your EAD card in hand before your start date, and your state license must be active before you can practice independently.
Do Speech Language Pathologist jobs qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
SLP roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B standards because the position requires at minimum a master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders. USCIS has approved SLP petitions across hospital systems, school districts, and outpatient settings. Employers who already have experience hiring on OPT are generally familiar with the H-1B process for this role.
Where can I find SLP jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Speech Language Pathologist jobs from employers who are open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on postings that won't consider international candidates. Filtering by role and authorization type narrows your search to positions where your status won't disqualify you before the first interview.
Does my SLP degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the CIP code your university assigned to your program. Communication sciences and disorders programs are not universally classified as STEM, but some institutions have obtained STEM designations for their programs. Check with your Designated School Official and review your program's CIP code in your school's SEVIS records before assuming you qualify for the 24-month extension.
Can I work in a school district as an SLP on OPT?
Yes, school-based SLP positions are eligible OPT employment as long as the role is directly related to your degree. Many school districts hire SLPs through third-party staffing agencies, some of which have experience sponsoring work visas. Be aware that school-year contracts may create gaps in employment that require careful planning to keep your OPT status valid.
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