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Family Practice Physicians qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA as physicians in a recognized specialty. Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at the border or by mail; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. Your employer must provide a signed offer letter confirming the role meets TN specialty occupation requirements.
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based
Summary
Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.
Essential Job Functions
- Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
- Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
- Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
- Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
- Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
- Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
- Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
- Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
- Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
- Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program or a bachelor's or master’s degree from a CAPTE-accredited program with an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution
- Five or more years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist
- Five or more years of clinical experience treating patients with neurological or medically complex conditions
- Active Rhode Island physical therapy license or eligibility to obtain such licensure
- Experience teaching DPT students (clinical instructor)
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal academic doctoral degree or a doctoral degree in physical therapy
- Experience teaching physical therapy education, preferably in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
- Board certification as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS), Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (CCS), Oncology Clinical Specialist (OCS), or Wound Management certification
- Clinical experience in cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary practice areas
- Experience in clinical settings across the continuum of care
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no: 11196
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based
Summary
Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.
Essential Job Functions
- Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
- Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
- Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
- Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
- Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
- Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
- Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
- Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
- Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
- Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program or a bachelor's or master’s degree from a CAPTE-accredited program with an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution
- Five or more years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist
- Five or more years of clinical experience treating patients with neurological or medically complex conditions
- Active Rhode Island physical therapy license or eligibility to obtain such licensure
- Experience teaching DPT students (clinical instructor)
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal academic doctoral degree or a doctoral degree in physical therapy
- Experience teaching physical therapy education, preferably in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
- Board certification as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS), Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (CCS), Oncology Clinical Specialist (OCS), or Wound Management certification
- Clinical experience in cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary practice areas
- Experience in clinical settings across the continuum of care
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Family Practice Physician
Verify your medical credentials match TN requirements
TN visa approval depends on your degree being in medicine or a directly related field. Ensure your diploma, medical school transcripts, and any Canadian or Mexican licensing documents are translated and ready before approaching employers.
Target health systems with existing TN filing experience
Community health centers, federally qualified health centers, and multi-site family medicine groups hire international physicians regularly. Filter your search to employers who list USMCA or TN in their sponsorship language, not just H-1B visa.
Clarify TN versus H-1B sponsorship early in interviews
Many recruiters default to H-1B thinking it covers all physician hires. TN requires no lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no PERM filing, which makes the employer's process significantly faster and less costly.
Use Migrate Mate to find physicians jobs with TN sponsorship
Searching general job boards surfaces listings that rarely specify visa type. Migrate Mate filters specifically for TN-eligible Family Practice Physician roles, saving you from applying to employers who won't sponsor your status.
Request a TN support letter before your border crossing
Canadian physicians can obtain TN status at a port of entry, but CBP officers require a detailed employer support letter confirming your title, duties, compensation basis, and the temporary nature of the role. A vague letter causes delays or denials on the spot.
Understand state medical licensure timelines before filing
TN approval does not guarantee you can practice. Most states require an active medical license before your start date. Apply to the state medical board immediately after your offer letter is signed, since licensure often takes 60 to 120 days.
Family Practice Physician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Family Practice Physician qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Family Practice Physicians qualify under the USMCA TN category for physicians engaged in research, teaching, or in a facility that does not provide services directly to patients, or in a medical services role that meets specialty occupation criteria. Most U.S. employers structure the offer to satisfy these requirements. Confirm your role description aligns with TN physician criteria before your employer submits the support letter.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Family Practice Physicians?
TN status has no annual lottery, no per-country cap for Canadians, and no PERM labor certification requirement. H-1B selection is lottery-based with an 85,000 annual cap, and cap-subject petitions can take 12 to 18 months to activate. For Family Practice Physicians with a qualifying offer, TN can be approved at a port of entry the same day for Canadians, making it a far more predictable path than H-1B.
Can Mexican Family Practice Physicians also apply for TN status?
Yes, but Mexican TN applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate and are subject to a separate annual allocation of 5,500 TN visas. Wait times at consulates in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Ciudad Juárez vary. Apply well before your intended start date and ensure your employer's support letter is finalized before scheduling your consular appointment.
Where can I find Family Practice Physician jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you'll spend significant time applying to employers who won't sponsor TN status. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN-eligible roles and lets you search Family Practice Physician positions where employers have confirmed sponsorship availability, removing the guesswork from your search.
What documents does my employer need to support my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that includes your job title, a description of duties, the anticipated length of employment, your educational qualifications, and confirmation the role is temporary. You'll also need your medical degree, any postgraduate training certificates, and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. CBP or the consulate officer reviews all of these documents together.