TN Visa Pediatric Physical Therapist Jobs
Pediatric Physical Therapist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Physical Therapist category, covering both Canadian and Mexican licensed PTs working with pediatric patients. Employers file directly with CBP at the border for Canadians, making the path to a U.S. offer faster than most work visa routes.
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37666 Atrium Health Cleveland - Outpatient Rehabilitation
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Providing outpatient pediatric physical therapy; 36 hour position
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
Outpatient Pediatric experience needed.
Essential Functions
- Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
- Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidenced based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
- Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.
- Provides coverage at other departments following orientation and competency completion for level of care assigned as needed.
- Provides supervision of PTA's and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure.
Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required. Applicable state license for Physical Therapy required. One (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required. Meets all requirements of the Rehab Services Career Ladder Guidelines for a Level II therapist as approved by the Rehab Credential Council.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy. Plans and conducts Physical Therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients enhance physical and functional abilities.
Department:
37666 Atrium Health Cleveland - Outpatient Rehabilitation
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Providing outpatient pediatric physical therapy; 36 hour position
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
Outpatient Pediatric experience needed.
Essential Functions
- Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
- Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidenced based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
- Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.
- Provides coverage at other departments following orientation and competency completion for level of care assigned as needed.
- Provides supervision of PTA's and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure.
Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required. Applicable state license for Physical Therapy required. One (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required. Meets all requirements of the Rehab Services Career Ladder Guidelines for a Level II therapist as approved by the Rehab Credential Council.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy. Plans and conducts Physical Therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients enhance physical and functional abilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Physical Therapist
Verify your PT license transfers cleanly
State PT licensure boards don't automatically recognize Canadian or Mexican credentials. Apply for a credentials evaluation through your target state's board before interviewing so you can confirm licensure eligibility when employers ask about your start timeline.
Target pediatric hospitals with established PT departments
Children's hospitals, pediatric rehabilitation centers, and pediatric-focused health systems sponsor TN visa PTs regularly. These employers have in-house HR teams familiar with USMCA documentation, which shortens the offer-to-start timeline compared to outpatient practices without immigration experience.
Search TN-sponsored PT roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for TN-eligible roles, so you can find pediatric PT positions where employers have confirmed sponsorship intent rather than guessing from a generic job posting.
Ask employers about the support letter upfront
Your TN application requires a detailed employer support letter specifying your PT title, duties, and that a bachelor's degree or higher in physical therapy is required. Request this document early in the offer process so CBP processing at the port of entry isn't delayed.
Understand how Mexican nationals handle the cap
Mexican TN professionals face an annual cap of 5,500 visas, unlike Canadians who have no numerical limit. Mexican PTs should time applications early in the fiscal year and confirm with their employer that they're prepared to use consular processing through the nearest U.S. embassy.
Clarify pediatric subspecialty scope in your documentation
CBP officers review whether your stated duties match the USMCA Physical Therapist category. If your role is specialized in areas like neonatal PT or sensory processing, your support letter should explicitly tie those duties back to physical therapy practice standards to avoid status questions at the port.
Pediatric Physical Therapist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pediatric Physical Therapist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Physical Therapist is an explicitly listed occupation in the USMCA TN schedule, and pediatric specialization falls within that category. Your job offer must require a bachelor's degree or higher in physical therapy, and your actual duties must align with physical therapy practice. Subspecialty pediatric work, including early intervention and neurological rehabilitation, consistently qualifies.
How does TN visa sponsorship for a Pediatric PT compare to getting an H-1B?
TN sponsorship is substantially faster for Pediatric PTs than H-1B visa. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian PTs can be approved at the port of entry the same day their employer submits documentation. H-1B requires a lottery selection in spring and a start date no earlier than October 1. For most Canadian and Mexican PTs, TN is the practical choice.
How do I find Pediatric PT employers who will sponsor a TN visa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Pediatric Physical Therapist job listings where employers have confirmed TN sponsorship, so you're not spending time on applications that will stall once the employer learns you need visa support. Filtering by TN eligibility from the start makes your job search significantly more efficient.
Can I start working immediately after crossing the border on a TN visa?
Yes, for Canadians. When CBP approves your TN application at the port of entry, you receive TN status effective that day and can begin work immediately. Mexican nationals typically go through consular processing, which has a short lag between visa issuance and travel. Either way, your I-94 arrival record sets the authorized work start date.
What happens to my TN status if my Pediatric PT employer changes my work site or patient population?
Material changes to your role, including a significant shift in patient population away from pediatrics or a change in employer entity, require a new TN application. Minor adjustments within the scope of physical therapy practice generally don't require refiling. If your employer restructures or assigns you to an adult caseload permanently, you and your employer should file a new TN petition before the change takes effect.