TN Visa PT Jobs

PT jobs in the United States are open to Canadian and Mexican physical therapists through the TN visa under USMCA, with no lottery and no cap for Canadians. Finding a clinic or hospital offering TN sponsorship means confirming the role meets the USMCA occupational category and that your credentials are verified for the state where you'll practice.

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Overview

Open Jobs580+
Top Visa TypeTN
Work Type82% On-site
Median Salary$102K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsTurner & Townsend Pty Limited

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HealthPRO Heritage
Program Manager - Physical Therapist (PT)
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HealthPRO Heritage
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Program Manager - Physical Therapist (PT)
HealthPRO Heritage
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Physical Therapy
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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CENTSTONE SERVICES LLC
Physical Therapist (PT)
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CENTSTONE SERVICES LLC
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Physical Therapist (PT)
CENTSTONE SERVICES LLC
Woodstock, Virginia
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
$41/hr - $43/hr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Doctorate

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Veracity Software Inc
Physical Therapist (PT)
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Veracity Software Inc
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Physical Therapist (PT)
Veracity Software Inc
Batesville, Arkansas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Doctorate

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Community Health System
PT, Acute care
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Community Health System
Added 3d ago
PT, Acute care
Community Health System
Clovis, California
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$51/hr - $73/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Petco
PT Flex Veterinarianian
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Petco
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PT Flex Veterinarianian
Petco
Highland Village, Texas
Clinical Support
Animal Care & Husbandry
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Tips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a PT

Get your credentials verified before applying

State licensure boards won't process your PT license without a foreign credential evaluation. Complete this through a board-approved evaluator before you contact employers, so sponsorship conversations don't stall at the document stage.

Confirm your degree meets USMCA requirements

TN status for Physical Therapists requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree. If your PT program awarded a master's or doctorate, you still qualify. Mexican professionals with a licenciatura from a Mexican institution also meet the threshold.

Target employers in underserved or rural markets

Outpatient clinics and hospital systems in rural areas face persistent staffing shortages and are more likely to move quickly on TN sponsorship. Filter your search by facility type and location, not just job title, to find employers already familiar with the process.

Clarify the employer's role before accepting an offer

For Canadian applicants, TN status is obtained at the port of entry, so the employer doesn't file a petition with USCIS. Confirm your prospective employer understands this. Mexican nationals require USCIS to approve a TN petition before the visa is issued at a consulate.

Search for TN sponsorship jobs using Migrate Mate

Filter PT roles by TN visa sponsorship directly on Migrate Mate so you only see employers who have confirmed willingness to support the process. This saves time you'd otherwise spend asking HR teams who aren't set up for TN filings.

Request a support letter that matches USMCA language

Your employer's support letter must describe your role as Physical Therapist, not a variant title, and reference USMCA professional category requirements. A mismatch between the letter's job description and the USMCA occupational list is a common reason CBP officers request additional documentation.

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PT TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a PT job qualify for TN visa sponsorship?

Yes. Physical Therapist is an explicitly listed occupation in the USMCA TN professional categories, which means employers can sponsor Canadian and Mexican PTs without filing a PERM labor certification or waiting for an H-1B lottery slot. Your degree must be at the baccalaureate or licenciatura level in physical therapy or a directly related field.

How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for physical therapists?

TN is generally faster and more predictable for PTs. H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection, and the filing and approval process can take months. Canadian PT applicants can receive TN status on the same day at a port of entry. Mexican nationals follow a consular process through USCIS, but there's still no lottery, and the timeline is typically shorter than H-1B.

Do I need a U.S. state PT license before an employer will sponsor my TN visa?

Most employers require you to hold or be eligible for the state license where you'll work before they'll extend an offer with TN sponsorship. USCIS and CBP don't require active licensure to approve TN status, but clinical employers typically won't let you practice until you're licensed. Starting the state licensure process early, including any required credential evaluation, puts you in a stronger position when negotiating sponsorship.

Where can I find PT jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists PT roles filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who have already confirmed willingness to support Canadian and Mexican professionals through the TN process. Searching by visa type rather than browsing general job boards removes the back-and-forth of asking HR teams whether they sponsor TN status.

Can a PT on TN status change employers, and what happens to sponsorship?

You can change PT employers on TN status, but the new employer must issue a new support letter documenting your role and qualifications under the USMCA PT category. Canadian nationals can present this letter at a port of entry to obtain new TN status. Mexican nationals need a new USCIS-approved petition before starting work with the new employer. Plan the transition timeline accordingly to avoid a gap in authorized status.

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