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Sports Physical Therapist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Physical Therapist category, covering Canadian and Mexican citizens with a valid PT license and a job offer from a U.S. employer. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no I-129 petition required at the border.
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The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a full-time innovative and collaborative Clinical and Sport Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This newly created position provides a unique opportunity to develop and shape a fully integrated sport psychology and mental health program within a comprehensive sports medicine model. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leaders across Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics to establish strategic partnerships, develop innovative programming, and expand access to evidence-based mental health and performance services for athletes throughout the region.
Based primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, this position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for both in-person and virtual clinical services.
This role is ideal for a psychologist who is passionate about mental performance enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, community outreach, and clinical care. The position will support athletes across the lifespan, including youth, high school, collegiate, recreational, and elite performers, while helping build a regional center of excellence in sport psychology and athlete mental health.
QUALIFICATIONS
The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities for clinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.
All applicants are required to apply online at the UMB Taleo website at:
Job Search - Basic Search (taleo.net) Job Number 260000QW
Please attach your letter of introduction and CV.
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Part-time 50% FTE: $60,000-80,000
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Full-time 100% FTE: $120,000-$160,000
The referenced salary range reflects base pay for Assistant Professor which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department faculty compensation program or pay from participation in department variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Faculty
Organization: School of Medicine - Clinical Departments
Job Posting: Jul 27, 2026
INTRODUCTION
The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a full-time innovative and collaborative Clinical and Sport Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This newly created position provides a unique opportunity to develop and shape a fully integrated sport psychology and mental health program within a comprehensive sports medicine model. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leaders across Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics to establish strategic partnerships, develop innovative programming, and expand access to evidence-based mental health and performance services for athletes throughout the region.
Based primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, this position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for both in-person and virtual clinical services.
This role is ideal for a psychologist who is passionate about mental performance enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, community outreach, and clinical care. The position will support athletes across the lifespan, including youth, high school, collegiate, recreational, and elite performers, while helping build a regional center of excellence in sport psychology and athlete mental health.
QUALIFICATIONS
The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities for clinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.
All applicants are required to apply online at the UMB Taleo website at:
Job Search - Basic Search (taleo.net) Job Number 260000QW
Please attach your letter of introduction and CV.
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Part-time 50% FTE: $60,000-80,000
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Full-time 100% FTE: $120,000-$160,000
The referenced salary range reflects base pay for Assistant Professor which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department faculty compensation program or pay from participation in department variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Faculty
Organization: School of Medicine - Clinical Departments
Job Posting: Jul 27, 2026
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Verify your PT license transfers cleanly
Most U.S. states require FSBPT licensure by endorsement before a sports PT can practice. Start the reciprocity application three to four months before your target start date, since processing delays are the most common reason TN visa offers fall through.
Target employers with sports medicine programs
Hospital sports medicine departments, university athletic programs, and orthopedic specialty groups file TN documentation routinely. These employers understand the USMCA Physical Therapist category and won't confuse it with the H-1B visa process during hiring.
Request a support letter that names your specialty
Your employer's TN support letter must describe the role as requiring a PT degree and reference sports-specific duties. A generic letter listing only 'physical therapy services' has drawn additional questioning at the Canadian land border.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Identifying which sports PT employers are actively open to TN candidates takes time. Migrate Mate surfaces those roles directly so you're not filtering through listings where sponsorship is unclear or unavailable for your visa category.
Understand the Mexican TN cap before you negotiate
Mexican citizens have a 5,500 annual TN allocation under USMCA. Confirm your employer knows this figure and is prepared to file through a U.S. consulate in Mexico, since Mexican nationals can't self-petition at a land border the way Canadians can.
Align your start date with FSBPT score release
NPTE results are released on fixed dates. If your license is pending exam results, build that window into your offer negotiation. Starting before your license is active invalidates your TN status and creates compliance exposure for your employer.
Sports Physical Therapist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sports Physical Therapist role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Sports Physical Therapists qualify under the USMCA's Physical Therapist category, which is one of the explicitly listed TN professions. The role must require a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in physical therapy, and you must hold a valid state PT license in the state where you'll practice.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for sports PT roles?
TN sponsorship has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition requirement for Canadian applicants crossing at a land border. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, subjects you to an annual lottery with roughly one-in-four odds, and involves significantly longer processing. For Canadian sports PTs, TN is a faster and more predictable path.
Where can I find Sports Physical Therapist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa category, which means you spend hours screening listings where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces Sports Physical Therapist roles from employers already open to sponsoring Canadian and Mexican candidates.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes the position title, your specific duties, the degree and licensure required, the employment duration, and confirmation that you'll be employed in a professional capacity. For sports PT roles, the letter should explicitly reference sports medicine or athletic rehabilitation duties to match the Physical Therapist USMCA category.
Can a Mexican sports physical therapist apply for TN status at a land border like Canadian applicants?
No. Mexican nationals must apply for TN status through a U.S. consulate in Mexico and receive a TN visa stamp before traveling to the United States. Canadian citizens can apply directly at a port of entry with their employer's support letter and supporting credentials, without going through a consulate or submitting a USCIS petition.