Healthcare Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's healthcare sector offers extensive visa sponsorship opportunities across major medical centers, biotech companies, and research institutions. Leading employers include Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Cedars-Sinai, and biotech giants like Genentech and Gilead Sciences, primarily concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento metropolitan areas.
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Job ID 19449
Location Pasadena, California, United States
Job Category Therapy / Rehab
Date posted 07/29/2026
Job Description
The Physical Therapist I evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. Assists in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of students and assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care. Provides care while maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities. This position is for our Pasadena location at 800 S. Raymond Ave.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs evaluations appropriate to established procedures.
- Ensures there is a prescription/order for all evaluations and uses relevant test and standardized measures congruent to best practice.
- Develops a comprehensive plan of care that is supported by evaluation findings and prognosticate patient outcomes/progress integrating all relevant factors.
- Manages the physical therapy care of the patient and coordinates with others to ensure the patient receives the total care they need.
- Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.
- Utilizes treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice and supported by established plan of care and integration of evidence-based practice to maximize patient outcomes tailored to specific patient populations.
- Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.
- Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.
- Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.
- Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.
- Contributes ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity, and utilizes quality principles for continuous performance improvement.
- Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at large.
- Participates in professional development through clinical education, formal mentoring programs, further development of clinical and professional competencies, involvement in research and scholarly work.
- Effectively serves as a clinical instructor/mentor in accordance with specific discipline, regulatory and professional context.
- Participates in continuous learning and professional development and documents evidence.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program is required. Master's or Doctorate degree is preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- California State license for Physical Therapist (PT) is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Experience and Skills:
- No experience required. Must be competent by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Experience and/or knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting.
- Working knowledge of subject matter domain areas in clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory and reimbursement context.
- Demonstrates ability to deliver safe, appropriate, ethical and evidence-based care in an effective, efficient and professional manner; incorporates feedback, self-reflection, sound clinical reasoning and problem solving to continuously improve quality of care and operational processes.
- Exhibits good clinical reasoning skills and judgments in managing patients with a high level of medical complexity/acuity.
- Demonstrate standard computer skills, use of electronic health record, and office skills as relevant to duties.
- Must possess a minimum computer competency comprised of a working knowledge of Windows or comparable system (specifically including keyboard and mouse skills). As applicable to individual job duties and expectations, employee must additionally possess a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development, e-mail, browser and online reporting.
- Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in formats.
- Ability to demonstrate time management and priority setting skills.
- Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s).
- Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team.
- Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural diversity.
- Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with stakeholders and/or client groups.
Physical Demands:
- Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques.
- Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
- Able to identify need for and arrange assistance to maintain safe techniques.
About us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
Req ID 19449
Working Title Physical Therapist I - Cedars-Sinai Physical Therapy
Department Cross PT
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category Therapy / Rehab
Job Specialty Physical Therapy
Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Day
Shift Duration 10 hour
Base Pay $45.17 - $72.27
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
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Which healthcare companies sponsor visas in California?
Major healthcare visa sponsors in California include Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Stanford Health Care, and UCLA Health. Biotech companies like Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Amgen, and Illumina also sponsor extensively. Academic medical centers affiliated with UC system campuses (UCSF, UCLA, UCSD, UC Davis) are particularly active sponsors for physicians, researchers, and specialized healthcare professionals.
Which visa types are most common for healthcare roles in California?
H-1B visas dominate for healthcare professionals requiring specialized knowledge, including clinical research coordinators, biostatisticians, and healthcare IT specialists. J-1 visas are common for medical residents and research fellows at academic medical centers. O-1 visas serve distinguished physicians and researchers, while TN visas support Canadian and Mexican healthcare professionals. EB-2 NIW petitions are frequent for physicians serving underserved areas.
Which cities in California have the most healthcare sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles leads with major medical centers like Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, and Kaiser Permanente. San Francisco Bay Area follows closely with UCSF, Stanford Health, and numerous biotech companies. San Diego offers strong opportunities through UC San Diego Health and biotech firms like Illumina. Sacramento provides positions with UC Davis Health and Sutter Health system throughout Northern California.
How to find healthcare visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for healthcare positions with visa sponsorship in California. Filter by major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Focus on academic medical centers, large health systems, and biotech companies with established sponsorship histories. Research fellowship programs at UC medical schools, which often lead to sponsored positions for international medical graduates.
What should I know about healthcare visa sponsorship in California?
California's prevailing wage rates for healthcare professionals are among the highest nationally, strengthening visa petition arguments. The state's physician shortage creates favorable sponsorship conditions, especially in primary care and psychiatry. Many positions require California medical licensing, which international physicians can pursue through specific pathways. Academic medical centers often provide more comprehensive visa support compared to private practices.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored healthcare jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.