Healthcare Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois

Illinois healthcare assistant jobs with visa sponsorship are concentrated in Chicago's major health systems, including Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and the University of Chicago Medicine. Roles also appear in Peoria, Rockford, and Springfield. The state's dense hospital network and academic medical centers make it one of the more active hiring markets for internationally trained healthcare support staff.

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Overview

Open Jobs852+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type99% On-site
Salary Range$21K – $25K
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsNorthwestern Medicine

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Aegis Therapies
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Aegis Therapies
New 14m ago
Physical Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
Dixon, Illinois
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Northwestern Medicine
Transplant Assistant
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Northwestern Medicine
New 2h ago
Transplant Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$21/hr - $28/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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University of Illinois
Visiting Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
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University of Illinois
New 5h ago
Visiting Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
University of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Teaching & Instruction
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
$110,000/yr - $155,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

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Atrium Health
Medical Assistant (MA)- Neurology Oncology (Park Ridge)
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Atrium Health
New 6h ago
Medical Assistant (MA)- Neurology Oncology (Park Ridge)
Atrium Health
Downers Grove, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$47,632 - $71,568/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Other

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Endeavor Health
Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant
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Endeavor Health
New 12h ago
Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant
Endeavor Health
Glenview, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$19/hr - $28/hr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School
10,000+

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Healthcare Assistant Job Roles in Illinois

Healthcare Administration850 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing691 jobs
Clinical Support453 jobs
Medical Assistant441 jobs
Nursing422 jobs
Allied Health160 jobs
Physical Therapy71 jobs
Laboratory Science51 jobs
Teaching & Instruction39 jobs
Caregiving & Elderly Support38 jobs

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Healthcare Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for healthcare assistants in Illinois?

The largest sponsors in Illinois are its major academic health systems: Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University HealthSystem. These organizations have established HR and immigration infrastructure to support H-1B and other work visa petitions. Smaller regional hospitals and long-term care networks occasionally sponsor as well, though less consistently than the large academic medical centers.

Which visa types are most common for healthcare assistant roles in Illinois?

Healthcare assistant roles that require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as clinical health science or a related specialty, may qualify for H-1B sponsorship. For internationally trained nurses working in support capacities, EB-3 immigrant visas are also used by some Illinois employers. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying health occupations. The applicable visa depends on the specific role, required credentials, and employer.

Which cities in Illinois have the most healthcare assistant sponsorship jobs?

Chicago accounts for the large majority of healthcare assistant sponsorship activity in Illinois, driven by its concentration of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and large health systems along the lakefront and surrounding metro area. Peoria, home to OSF HealthCare and UnityPoint Health, is the next most active market. Rockford and Springfield also have regional hospital networks that hire healthcare support staff, though at lower volume than Chicago.

How to find healthcare assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for visa-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can filter by state and job category to surface healthcare assistant positions in Illinois where employers have a history of sponsorship. This is more efficient than browsing general job boards, since listings are curated for candidates who need work authorization. Setting up a focused search on Migrate Mate for Illinois healthcare roles is a practical starting point.

Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for healthcare assistants seeking visa sponsorship?

Illinois requires healthcare assistants in many settings to hold state-recognized certifications, such as the Certified Nursing Assistant credential for roles in long-term care facilities. Employers must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the relevant occupation and county when filing an H-1B petition, and prevailing wages in the Chicago metropolitan area tend to reflect a higher cost of labor than in downstate Illinois. Candidates with credentials from internationally recognized nursing or allied health programs may find the verification process with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation adds time to their onboarding.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored healthcare assistant jobs in Illinois?

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.

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