Healthcare TN Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is a major hub for healthcare TN visa sponsorship jobs, with large health systems like Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Health Care regularly hiring Canadian and Mexican professionals. Chicago anchors most opportunities, but Peoria, Rockford, and Springfield also have active healthcare employers. Roles spanning nursing, therapy, pharmacy, and medical technology are well represented across the state.
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OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!
- $5,000 - 1 year work commitment
- $10,000 - 2 year work commitment
- $20,000 - 3 year work commitment (Internal Mission Partners not eligible)
OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. OSF will invest in you on day 1! External candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Position Summary: The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
- Those licensed after 2016 must have a Doctoral degree. Those who were licensed prior to 2016 are exempt from this requirement as grandfathered under prior IDFPR or MBPT requirement for licensure (which allowed bachelor’s/master’s degree; the normal industry requirement prior to 2016).
Licenses/Certifications:
- Respective state license in Physical Therapy or has graduated successfully from a professional program, is in receipt of Authorization to Test Letter, is scheduled to test within 60 days of eligibility, and has not failed the licensure exam. After passing licensure exam, state license must be verifiable within one year of hire.
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire
- Valid state driver’s license, as verified through the respective state Department of Motor vehicles driving record abstract.
Other skills/knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
- Analytical ability to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards:
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!
- $5,000 - 1 year work commitment
- $10,000 - 2 year work commitment
- $20,000 - 3 year work commitment (Internal Mission Partners not eligible)
OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. OSF will invest in you on day 1! External candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Position Summary: The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
- Those licensed after 2016 must have a Doctoral degree. Those who were licensed prior to 2016 are exempt from this requirement as grandfathered under prior IDFPR or MBPT requirement for licensure (which allowed bachelor’s/master’s degree; the normal industry requirement prior to 2016).
Licenses/Certifications:
- Respective state license in Physical Therapy or has graduated successfully from a professional program, is in receipt of Authorization to Test Letter, is scheduled to test within 60 days of eligibility, and has not failed the licensure exam. After passing licensure exam, state license must be verifiable within one year of hire.
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire
- Valid state driver’s license, as verified through the respective state Department of Motor vehicles driving record abstract.
Other skills/knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
- Analytical ability to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Search Healthcare Jobs in IllinoisHealthcare TN Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which healthcare companies sponsor TN visas in Illinois?
Illinois has several large health systems with established TN visa sponsorship activity. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medicine, and OSF HealthCare are among the employers that have hired TN professionals in clinical and allied health roles. Academic medical centers tend to have more structured international hiring processes than smaller community hospitals, though sponsorship is never guaranteed and varies by role and facility.
Which cities in Illinois have the most healthcare TN sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the largest share of healthcare TN sponsorship opportunities in Illinois, driven by its concentration of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and large health systems. Suburban areas including Evanston, Oak Brook, and Naperville also have significant healthcare employer presence. Outside the Chicago metro, Peoria and Springfield have regional hospital systems that periodically hire internationally, though volume is lower than in the Chicago area.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for TN sponsorship?
The TN visa covers a defined list of healthcare occupations. In Illinois, commonly filled TN roles include registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, medical laboratory technologists, dietitians, and physician assistants. Each category has specific degree and licensing requirements under USMCA. Roles not explicitly listed in the TN schedule, such as medical assistants or surgical technicians, do not qualify regardless of employer willingness to sponsor.
How do I find healthcare TN sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for professionals seeking U.S. visa sponsorship. You can filter by TN visa type, the healthcare industry, and Illinois as your target state to see current openings from employers open to sponsoring Canadian and Mexican applicants. Because TN sponsorship is handled at the border or port of entry rather than through a lengthy USCIS petition, some Illinois employers who might hesitate with H-1B visa sponsorship are more willing to hire TN-eligible candidates.
Are there Illinois-specific considerations for healthcare TN sponsorship?
Illinois requires state licensure for most regulated healthcare professions before you can practice, and many licenses require a Social Security Number, which you can obtain after entering on TN status. For registered nurses, Illinois participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which can simplify multi-state practice. Canadian and Mexican professionals should confirm their specific credential evaluation requirements with the relevant Illinois licensing board before beginning a job search, as requirements vary by profession.