TN Visa Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs
Physical Therapist Assistant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican citizens. For Canadians, your employer provides a support letter you present at the U.S. port of entry; for Mexicans, your employer provides a support letter for your consulate application. Your degree and state licensure are the two documents that determine how fast this moves.
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Get Access To All JobsPlease note, this position is open exclusively to Canadian citizens, as we are able to process a TN Visa only for individuals holding Canadian citizenship. If you are a Canadian citizen and this role aligns with your career goals, I’d be happy to connect and discuss further.
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent health care for our patients. Patients should achieve good outcomes and be happy with their experience of physical therapy.
- Evaluate new patients – understand their current medical and emotional situations and then develop plans of care.
- Treat patients and set measurable, functional goals. Making sure to answer their concerns and questions about their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
- Educate the patient on treatment options and home exercises that can assist in complimenting their clinical sessions.
- Supervising aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up and clean up duties.
- Monitor and re-evaluate patient progress; revising plans of care and resetting goals when needed to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Address pain management as a crucial component of care. Utilize techniques that can assist in pain reduction to increase their functions and everyday activities.
- Determine when to discharge patients. Teach patients proper mechanics, ergonomics, and strategies to reduce future incidents.
- Write timely and accurate documentation including; evaluations, re-evaluations discharges and daily progress notes.
- Achieve a reasonable level of productivity. This depends on the number of referrals and the type of patient presenting. However, with our normal outpatient orthopedic population, Team would expect 55 to 60 treatments plus evaluations a week from a full-time Physical Therapist.
- Participate in research studies supported by the clinic and help develop protocols for the most common diagnoses.
- Give input on policies, procedures and strategy to ensure that all Team Rehabilitation clinics provide the highest quality of care.
- Handle patient feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Responsible for continuing to develop skills by staying updated in the latest research and techniques. Attend company in-house CEUs and use the continuing education allowance to attend seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Doctorate or Masters in Physical Therapy
- Valid Physical Therapy License
- Must be committed to Team’s initiative of making DEI a priority - bringing a sense of belonging and empowerment within a diverse workforce.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits We Offer
- Visa Assistance & Full Sponsorship: Includes Green Card processing and premium options.
- Paid Time Off: 10 days per calendar year.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Visa Screening & Licensing Reimbursement: Fees covered for FCCPT, NPTE, TOEFL and other immigration expenses.
- Relocation Support: Includes one-way airfare, 30 days of accommodation.
- Family Assistance: Support for bringing dependents to the U.S.
- Pay rate starting $35.00 USD with attractive overtime, shift differentials, and additional incentives available.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, New-Grad, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
Please note, this position is open exclusively to Canadian citizens, as we are able to process a TN Visa only for individuals holding Canadian citizenship. If you are a Canadian citizen and this role aligns with your career goals, I’d be happy to connect and discuss further.
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent health care for our patients. Patients should achieve good outcomes and be happy with their experience of physical therapy.
- Evaluate new patients – understand their current medical and emotional situations and then develop plans of care.
- Treat patients and set measurable, functional goals. Making sure to answer their concerns and questions about their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
- Educate the patient on treatment options and home exercises that can assist in complimenting their clinical sessions.
- Supervising aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up and clean up duties.
- Monitor and re-evaluate patient progress; revising plans of care and resetting goals when needed to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Address pain management as a crucial component of care. Utilize techniques that can assist in pain reduction to increase their functions and everyday activities.
- Determine when to discharge patients. Teach patients proper mechanics, ergonomics, and strategies to reduce future incidents.
- Write timely and accurate documentation including; evaluations, re-evaluations discharges and daily progress notes.
- Achieve a reasonable level of productivity. This depends on the number of referrals and the type of patient presenting. However, with our normal outpatient orthopedic population, Team would expect 55 to 60 treatments plus evaluations a week from a full-time Physical Therapist.
- Participate in research studies supported by the clinic and help develop protocols for the most common diagnoses.
- Give input on policies, procedures and strategy to ensure that all Team Rehabilitation clinics provide the highest quality of care.
- Handle patient feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Responsible for continuing to develop skills by staying updated in the latest research and techniques. Attend company in-house CEUs and use the continuing education allowance to attend seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Doctorate or Masters in Physical Therapy
- Valid Physical Therapy License
- Must be committed to Team’s initiative of making DEI a priority - bringing a sense of belonging and empowerment within a diverse workforce.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits We Offer
- Visa Assistance & Full Sponsorship: Includes Green Card processing and premium options.
- Paid Time Off: 10 days per calendar year.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Visa Screening & Licensing Reimbursement: Fees covered for FCCPT, NPTE, TOEFL and other immigration expenses.
- Relocation Support: Includes one-way airfare, 30 days of accommodation.
- Family Assistance: Support for bringing dependents to the U.S.
- Pay rate starting $35.00 USD with attractive overtime, shift differentials, and additional incentives available.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, New-Grad, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Get your state licensure before applying
TN visa status for Physical Therapist Assistants requires an active state license, not just eligibility. Apply for licensure in your target state as soon as you have a job lead, since processing can take six to twelve weeks and cannot run concurrently with visa filing.
Confirm your degree meets TN eligibility standards
The TN category requires an associate degree or higher in physical therapy or a related field. Mexican nationals should have credentials evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service before applying, since consular officers scrutinize foreign transcripts more closely than Canadian port-of-entry officers do.
Target employers with existing therapy departments
Hospital systems, inpatient rehabilitation centers, and skilled nursing facilities hire PTAs in volume and typically have HR teams familiar with TN sponsorship paperwork. Outpatient private practices often lack that infrastructure and may reject qualified candidates purely due to unfamiliarity with the process.
Ask employers about TN visa support letter process
Your employer must prepare a support letter outlining your role, qualifications, and TN eligibility before you apply at the U.S. port of entry (for Canadians) or consulate (for Mexicans). Confirm this step is part of their onboarding workflow early. Some smaller employers mistakenly believe TN requires no employer documentation, which delays your start date.
Search for sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Physical Therapist Assistant roles at employers with recent visa filings and visa sponsorship experience. Filtering by visa type saves time you'd otherwise spend screening out employers who don't sponsor work visas, letting you focus on applications that can actually move forward.
Prepare a TN support letter detailing your role
Canadian citizens presenting at the port of entry need a detailed employer support letter describing duties, the TN classification being sought, and the professional nature of the position. A vague letter is the most common reason CBP officers request additional documentation or defer entry.
Physical Therapist Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physical Therapist Assistant role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Physical Therapist Assistant is an explicitly listed occupation in the USMCA TN professional categories. To qualify, you need an associate degree or higher in physical therapy or a closely related field, an active state license in the state where you'll work, and a job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor your TN application. For Canadian citizens, your employer will provide a support letter that you present at the U.S. border or port of entry. For Mexican citizens, your employer will provide a support letter that you submit with your application at a U.S. consulate.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Physical Therapist Assistant positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no waiting period, making it far more predictable for PTA roles than H-1B visa. H-1B is subject to an 85,000-slot annual cap with a randomized selection process, meaning qualified candidates are routinely excluded. Mexican nationals face a TN allocation limit, but it is rarely exhausted for allied health roles like PTA.
What documents does a Canadian PTA need at the border for TN entry?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, your associate or bachelor's degree in physical therapy, your state PTA license, and an employer support letter specifying your TN classification and job duties. CBP processes TN applications at the port of entry, so Canadians present their documentation directly to the border officer without needing to apply at a U.S. consulate in advance.
Where can I find Physical Therapist Assistant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles. You can search for Physical Therapist Assistant positions filtered by TN sponsorship, which removes the guesswork of approaching employers who have no experience with the process. Most generic platforms don't filter by visa type, so you'll spend significant time on dead ends without a targeted tool.
Can a Mexican PTA apply for TN status, and is the process different from Canada?
Yes, Mexican nationals qualify for TN status for PTA roles, but the process differs significantly. Mexican applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate for a TN visa stamp rather than presenting at the border like Canadians. Processing times vary by consulate, and a credential evaluation from a recognized organization is strongly recommended to support foreign degree documentation.