PT Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
Physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in California appear across hospital systems like Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health, as well as outpatient clinics and rehabilitation centers in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento. California's aging population and high PT licensure standards drive consistent demand for internationally trained physical therapists seeking employer-sponsored work visas.
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Job ID JR207208
Date posted 07/24/2026
Location: San Diego, California
Job Type: Regular
Shift: Day
Responsibilities
Hours:
Shift Start Time: 8 AM
Shift End Time: 6:30 PM
AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information: Wednesday - Saturday
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
On-Call Required: No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $46.110 - $59.500 - $66.650
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Evaluates, plans, directs and administers physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in CQI activities.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved and accredited professional Physical Therapy school or program.
- California Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - CA Physical Therapy Board - REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical experience as a Physical Therapist.
Other Qualification Requirements
CCS Paneling is required for Therapists functioning in a CCS-designated NICU. Paneling is required within 6 months of hire. CCS paneled staff will review and supervise services provided by non-paneled personnel as required by licensure and CCS guidelines in NICU.
Essential Functions
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Department development
Actively participates in departmental goals and the advancement of department initiatives.
Collaborates with leadership in clinical and operational projects.
Participates in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart review.
Participates in committees and system wide activities when requested as departmental representative. -
Documentation
Documentation is completed in a timely, complete, legible, concise and accurate manner.
Documentation follows Sharp HealthCare guidelines, professional guidelines, and meets third-party payor and regulatory requirements.
Maintains records pertinent to departmental operations.
Completes all documentation elements as appropriate (Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education record, billing, discharge plan, and others). -
Operational efficiency
Communicates patient care and departmental issues.
Accepts changes and demonstrates flexibility when asked regarding work schedules and assignments.
Participates in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart review.
Completes additional assignments in a timely manner.
Offers suggestions for resolving operational issues within the department.
Provides unit specific information to students, floats, and travelers/registry personnel.
Maintains departmental cleanliness and safety.
Sets priorities and adjusts to unscheduled situations. Takes initiative in using time effectively.
Completes all regulatory requirements.
Meets productivity standards established by department leadership. -
Patient care
Evaluates and treats patients within the scope of care in a manner that is cost-effective and appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, age and culture.
Assesses patient pain that interferes with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; and provides intervention.
Performs an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provides and reassesses as per policy.
Evaluates patient outcomes and effectiveness of patient care measures, reporting to management or physician any significant changes and/or abnormal findings.
Utilizes interdisciplinary team conference to communicate pertinent patient-related problems. When necessary, initiates discussion with other team members to provide more comprehensive care and/or to problem-solve.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of modalities, equipment and therapeutic procedures.
Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
Completes development plan and performance is satisfactory.
Participates in weekly team meetings and discharge meetings.
Collaborates with Case Manager for referrals/transition of therapy needs with the local CCS Medical Therapy Program/Units for infants being discharged.
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, staffing and/or pt conferences as required at various levels of care. If functioning in NICU, therapist will attend weekly NICU rounds as required.
For CCS Paneled Therapists Only: The therapist makes recommendations for the appropriate outpatient services. With a physician order the therapist may assist with the referral to outpatient therapy for those patients going to CCS Medical Therapy Units or other facilities for treatment.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
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Search PT Jobs in CaliforniaPT Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapists in California?
Large hospital networks including Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, Sutter Health, and CommonSpirit Health have histories of sponsoring work visas for physical therapists across their California facilities. Outpatient chains such as Select Physical Therapy and ATI Physical Therapy also hire internationally. Sponsorship decisions are made at the individual facility or hiring manager level, so availability varies by location and current staffing needs.
Which visa types are most common for physical therapist roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most common sponsorship path for physical therapists in California, as PT roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring at minimum a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Some internationally trained PTs also enter on TN visas if they hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship. Employers filing H-1B petitions must first submit a Labor Condition Application to the Department of Labor certifying the offered wage meets prevailing wage standards.
Which cities in California have the most physical therapist sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and the surrounding metro area consistently generate the highest volume of PT job postings in California, driven by its large hospital systems, sports medicine clinics, and rehabilitation networks. San Francisco and San Jose see demand tied to technology-sector employee health programs and major academic medical centers. San Diego and Sacramento also have active PT hiring markets, particularly within Veterans Affairs facilities and regional hospital systems.
How to find pt visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters physical therapist roles in California by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from sorting through positions that won't support work authorization. You can search by city, employer type, and visa category. Because PT sponsorship openings in California fill quickly, checking Migrate Mate regularly and setting up role-specific alerts helps ensure you see new listings as they appear.
Are there state-specific considerations for physical therapists seeking visa sponsorship in California?
California requires physical therapists to hold an active license from the Physical Therapy Board of California before practicing, and credential evaluation takes time for internationally trained applicants. Employers sponsoring foreign-educated PTs typically need to verify that the applicant's degree and clinical hours meet California's licensure standards, which can extend the hiring timeline. Starting the licensure application process early, in parallel with the job search, is generally advisable.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored pt 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.