OPT Speech Therapist Jobs
Speech Therapist jobs on OPT are available across hospitals, school districts, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation centers. Most roles require or are actively pursuing a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). STEM OPT extension does not apply to this field, so your 12-month window is what you're working with.
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Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to North Fulton and North Gwinnett County, GA!
Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.
New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry
Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to home health patients referred by a licensed physician in their place of residence. Maintain effective communication with Home Health partners, United Rehab partners, patients, patients' families, and other internal and external customers as appropriate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized care plan and within established timelines.
- Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care.
- Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care with initiative and sound judgment.
- Assist with training/orienting others.
- Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education.
- Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
- Complies with corporate compliance program.
- Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
- Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary.
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
- Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a valid professional license in state of practice.
- Graduate of ASHA accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Speech Language Pathology entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the ASHA.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prior Home Health experience is preferable.
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only:
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
INTRODUCTION
Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to North Fulton and North Gwinnett County, GA!
Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.
New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry
Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to home health patients referred by a licensed physician in their place of residence. Maintain effective communication with Home Health partners, United Rehab partners, patients, patients' families, and other internal and external customers as appropriate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized care plan and within established timelines.
- Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care.
- Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care with initiative and sound judgment.
- Assist with training/orienting others.
- Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education.
- Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
- Complies with corporate compliance program.
- Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
- Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary.
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
- Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a valid professional license in state of practice.
- Graduate of ASHA accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Speech Language Pathology entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the ASHA.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prior Home Health experience is preferable.
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only:
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Speech Therapist
Target employers who already hold H-1B sponsorship history
Hospitals, health systems, and large rehabilitation networks like Kindred or Encompass have sponsored SLPs before. Check OFLC disclosure data to confirm which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for speech-language pathology roles.
Get your CCC-SLP application in motion before OPT starts
ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence is the credentialing standard most employers require. Starting the application process early means you can demonstrate progress to employers even before the certificate is officially issued.
Use your bilingual skills as a differentiator
Bilingual SLPs, particularly Spanish-English, are in high demand and short supply. Employers serving large non-English-speaking populations will prioritize candidates with those skills, making sponsorship conversations easier to initiate and more likely to succeed.
Start sponsorship conversations at the offer stage, not after
Raise your OPT status and future visa needs during the final interview or offer negotiation. Waiting until after you start creates unnecessary urgency and limits the employer's preparation time for H-1B filing deadlines.
Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers actively open to OPT
Migrate Mate filters Speech Therapist roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not guessing which employers are open to OPT workers. This saves time and targets your applications where they are most likely to convert.
Speech Therapist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Speech Therapist on OPT without a state license?
In most states, you cannot independently practice as an SLP without a state license, but many employers will hire you under a clinical fellowship or supervised provisional license while you complete licensure requirements. OPT work authorization is separate from state licensure. You need both to practice legally. Check your state's specific licensing board requirements before accepting an offer.
Does Speech Therapy qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Speech-language pathology is classified under CIP code 51.0203, which is not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. Your OPT work authorization is limited to 12 months. This makes finding an employer willing to sponsor an H-1B, O-1, or another long-term visa before your OPT expires a time-sensitive priority.
What types of employers are most likely to sponsor Speech Therapists for H-1B visas?
Large hospital systems, national rehabilitation networks, and public school districts with documented SLP shortages are the most common sponsors. Smaller private clinics rarely have the resources or familiarity to navigate sponsorship. Browsing Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find Speech Therapist roles at employers who are already open to sponsoring OPT workers.
Does my OPT job as a Speech Therapist need to be directly related to my degree?
Yes. OPT employment must be directly related to your field of study. For an SLP degree, roles in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or clinical fellowship positions qualify. A customer service or unrelated healthcare administrative role would not. If USCIS audits your OPT employment, you need to document the connection between your job duties and your degree program.
Can I work in a school district as a Speech Therapist on OPT?
Yes. Public and private school districts are valid OPT employers, and many actively hire SLPs on OPT due to persistent staffing shortages. School-based SLP roles count as qualifying OPT employment as long as the position requires your degree. Some districts also have experience navigating H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship through government entity status, which can benefit your long-term visa planning.