Physical Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Maine are concentrated in health systems like MaineHealth and Northern Light Health, with openings across Portland, Bangor, and Augusta. The state's aging rural population drives steady demand, and hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities actively recruit internationally trained PTs to fill persistent shortages.
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Home Health and Hospice
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 62252
(Eligible for $10,000 Sign on Bonus paid out in three installments, prorated for Part Time) Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6 months to be eligible.
Summary:
The Home Care PT supports MaineHealth Home Health & Hospice' mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both MHCAH and the Maine State Board of Licensure, the Home Care PT provides highly reliable, evidenced based, patient-family centered quality care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of care provided.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
- License/Certifications: State of Maine licensure as a Physical Therapist. Current, valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy. Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers.
- Experience: Minimum one year of full-time equivalent experience in a supervised setting.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families and health care team members.
- Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients’ conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact brandon.drinkwater@mainehealth.org
Description
Home Health and Hospice
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 62252
(Eligible for $10,000 Sign on Bonus paid out in three installments, prorated for Part Time) Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6 months to be eligible.
Summary:
The Home Care PT supports MaineHealth Home Health & Hospice' mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both MHCAH and the Maine State Board of Licensure, the Home Care PT provides highly reliable, evidenced based, patient-family centered quality care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of care provided.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
- License/Certifications: State of Maine licensure as a Physical Therapist. Current, valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy. Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers.
- Experience: Minimum one year of full-time equivalent experience in a supervised setting.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families and health care team members.
- Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients’ conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact brandon.drinkwater@mainehealth.org
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Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapists in Maine?
The largest sponsors in Maine are integrated health systems, primarily MaineHealth and Northern Light Health, which operate hospitals and outpatient facilities across the state. Long-term care networks and rehabilitation-focused groups like RehabCare and Kindred at Home also have a presence. Smaller independent outpatient clinics occasionally sponsor, though large health systems account for most documented H-1B filings for physical therapist roles in the state.
Which visa types are most common for physical therapists in Maine?
The H-1B is the most common visa for physical therapists in Maine because the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Some internationally trained PTs also enter through the EB-3 employment-based green card pathway, which employers in healthcare-shortage areas sometimes pursue. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose credentials meet the PT classification under USMCA.
Which cities in Maine have the most physical therapist sponsorship jobs?
Portland sees the highest volume of PT openings given its concentration of MaineHealth facilities, outpatient clinics, and the largest patient base in the state. Bangor is the second-largest market, anchored by Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Augusta, Lewiston, and Biddeford also have consistent demand, particularly in hospital-affiliated rehabilitation departments and long-term care settings serving older rural populations.
How to find physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search physical therapist roles in Maine without sorting through positions that don't support work authorization. The platform surfaces openings from health systems and rehabilitation employers across Portland, Bangor, and smaller Maine markets. Filtering by role and state gives you a focused list of employers actively open to sponsoring internationally trained PTs.
Are there any state-specific considerations for physical therapists seeking sponsorship in Maine?
Maine designates many of its rural counties as Health Professional Shortage Areas, which can influence employer urgency around international recruitment and may support EB-3 or J-1 waiver pathways for some candidates. Physical therapists must obtain Maine licensure from the State Board of Licensure in Medicine, and credential evaluation of foreign degrees is a prerequisite. NPTE passage is required regardless of where you trained.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physical therapist jobs in Maine?
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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