Physical Therapy Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois has a strong demand for physical therapy assistants across major health systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and Rush University Medical Center, with hiring concentrated in Chicago, Springfield, and the surrounding suburbs. Some employers in the state have sponsored visas for qualified PTAs, particularly those holding CAPTE-accredited credentials and active Illinois licensure.
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Graduated students (spring graduates) interested in pursuing a career in a medical/healthcare related field are encouraged to consider this opportunity. Specifically, this is an excellent experience for students planning a career as a physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapist who plan a “gap year” before matriculation to professional school.
Interns will gain comprehensive education and experience in all aspects of clinical operations and workflow, not limited to patient education, rooming patients, learning billing procedures, and various other administrative responsibilities. Opportunities will also be provided to shadow procedures and receive mentoring by the Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine physical therapy team. This is a full-time, one or two-year, paid position. Some part-time applicants with potential for transition to full-time may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
We are hiring for April 2026 and onward with 12-24 month commitments.
Requirements
Please submit a resume and brief letter that highlights your qualifications and interest in the position. Remember to include any and all volunteer and prior internship experience.
About Genesis:
At Genesis, our goal is simple: free our patients to be more active, more athletic, and to move freely in their bodies – accessible to everyone, not just the select few with the right commercial insurance.
To accomplish this mission, we've reinvented the care delivery model, trying different ideas until we discovered a blueprint for delivering the high-quality care our reputation was known for, while also making the prices more ethical and affordable. We're honored to report that, after much work, 75% of our patient base is Medicaid-eligible patients, and we were recently included on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, making us one of the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. We were able to accomplish these both in tandem by combining a deep clinical expertise with a clear-eyed administrative rethink about how we deliver care – all while remaining passionate about the mission and our patients.
If you’re looking for a place with a strong mission and culture, and an opportunity to serve the underserved, we’d love to consider you for the team!
This role will help us develop a physical therapy practice that will serve the underserved.
We're excited to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Essential characteristics:
- The PT Gap Year intern will be responsible for assisting the PT staff for the care delivery of patients, carried out within the scope of practice, defined by the state laws and the state Board of Physical Therapy
- Directly carries out the day-to-day patient assignments with the oversight and guidance by the Director, PT's, and/or PTA which may include exercise instruction and modality application
- Reports all changes to patient findings to the PT and/or PTA
- Assists in cleanliness/tidiness and daily upkeep of the clinic
- Participates in clinic therapy supply tracking and ordering
- Assists in front end admin tasks including but not limited to checking patients in, assisting in questionnaire completion, calling of patients, visit authorization, and scheduling as needed
- Conducts physical therapy care within the scope of practice, as well as agency policies and regulations
- Consistently follows company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Who should apply:
Graduated students (spring graduates) interested in pursuing a career in a medical/healthcare related field are encouraged to consider this opportunity. Specifically, this is an excellent experience for students planning a career as a physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapist who plan a “gap year” before matriculation to professional school.
Interns will gain comprehensive education and experience in all aspects of clinical operations and workflow, not limited to patient education, rooming patients, learning billing procedures, and various other administrative responsibilities. Opportunities will also be provided to shadow procedures and receive mentoring by the Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine physical therapy team. This is a full-time, one or two-year, paid position. Some part-time applicants with potential for transition to full-time may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
We are hiring for April 2026 and onward with 12-24 month commitments.
Requirements
Please submit a resume and brief letter that highlights your qualifications and interest in the position. Remember to include any and all volunteer and prior internship experience.
About Genesis:
At Genesis, our goal is simple: free our patients to be more active, more athletic, and to move freely in their bodies – accessible to everyone, not just the select few with the right commercial insurance.
To accomplish this mission, we've reinvented the care delivery model, trying different ideas until we discovered a blueprint for delivering the high-quality care our reputation was known for, while also making the prices more ethical and affordable. We're honored to report that, after much work, 75% of our patient base is Medicaid-eligible patients, and we were recently included on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, making us one of the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. We were able to accomplish these both in tandem by combining a deep clinical expertise with a clear-eyed administrative rethink about how we deliver care – all while remaining passionate about the mission and our patients.
If you’re looking for a place with a strong mission and culture, and an opportunity to serve the underserved, we’d love to consider you for the team!
This role will help us develop a physical therapy practice that will serve the underserved.
We're excited to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Essential characteristics:
- The PT Gap Year intern will be responsible for assisting the PT staff for the care delivery of patients, carried out within the scope of practice, defined by the state laws and the state Board of Physical Therapy
- Directly carries out the day-to-day patient assignments with the oversight and guidance by the Director, PT's, and/or PTA which may include exercise instruction and modality application
- Reports all changes to patient findings to the PT and/or PTA
- Assists in cleanliness/tidiness and daily upkeep of the clinic
- Participates in clinic therapy supply tracking and ordering
- Assists in front end admin tasks including but not limited to checking patients in, assisting in questionnaire completion, calling of patients, visit authorization, and scheduling as needed
- Conducts physical therapy care within the scope of practice, as well as agency policies and regulations
- Consistently follows company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Roles in Illinois
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Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapy assistants in Illinois?
Large health systems with established HR and immigration infrastructure are the most common sponsors for physical therapy assistants in Illinois. Advocate Health Care, Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and OSF HealthCare have all hired internationally trained allied health professionals. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and depends on the employer's current staffing needs, budget, and internal immigration policies at the time of hiring.
Which visa types are most common for physical therapy assistant roles in Illinois?
The H-1B visa is the most widely used visa for physical therapy assistants, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least an associate degree in a specific field. Some PTAs also enter under the TN visa if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals, provided the role aligns with TN occupation criteria. Employers file the required Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting an H-1B visa petition to USCIS.
How to find physical therapy assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles, including physical therapy assistant positions in Illinois. You can filter by state and role to surface employers actively open to sponsorship. Because PTA sponsorship in Illinois is concentrated among larger health systems rather than small outpatient clinics, focusing your search on hospital networks and multi-site rehabilitation providers improves your chances of finding a relevant opening.
Which cities in Illinois have the most physical therapy assistant sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its suburbs, including Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville, account for the largest share of physical therapy assistant openings in Illinois due to the concentration of major hospital systems and outpatient rehabilitation centers there. Springfield, Rockford, and Peoria also have active healthcare markets with regional hospitals and long-term care facilities that periodically hire PTAs. Smaller downstate markets tend to have fewer openings overall and less established sponsorship pipelines.
Are there any Illinois-specific requirements physical therapy assistants should know before pursuing sponsorship?
Illinois requires physical therapy assistants to hold a state license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. You must pass the NPTE-PTA exam and graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program to be eligible. Employers initiating H-1B sponsorship must certify they will pay the prevailing wage for the role and geographic area, which is determined by Department of Labor data specific to the Illinois labor market where the job is located.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physical therapy 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.