Acute Care Physical Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Acute care physical therapist jobs in Michigan span major health systems like Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and Michigan Medicine, with strong hiring activity in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor. Canadian and Mexican PTs can pursue TN visa status directly, while H-1B visa and green card sponsorship are available through Michigan's large hospital networks and academic medical centers.
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INTRODUCTION
Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.
LOCATION
BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital
TITLE
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Acute Care, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo
Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist provides treatment to patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program required
- Physical Therapist Assistant experience preferred
- Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing in the state of Michigan
- BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic word processing and typing skills to operate a PC/mobile device
- Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
- Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively are definitely required
- Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.
CLINICAL DUTIES
- Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist
- Family and community education
- Provision of direct patient care, including performing physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments according to treatment plan
- Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
- Interdisciplinary team discussions or hospital rounds involvement
- Program development
- Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
- Participation in student program and participation in student rotation
- Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
- May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
ADMINISTRATION DUTIES
- Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
- Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation.
- For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records.
- Serving on committees and task forces
- Participating in process improvement
- Demonstrate time management skills
- Supervision of Rehab Clinical Assistant, PTA students and volunteers
In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.
For Bronson at Home positions driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
SHIFT
First Shift
TIME TYPE
Part time
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
10
COST CENTER
4000 Physical Therapy Acute Care (BMH)
AGENCY USE POLICY AND AGENCY SUBMITTAL DISCLAIMER
Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies (“Recruiters”) in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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Acute Care Physical Therapist Job Roles in Michigan
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Which companies sponsor visas for acute care physical therapists in Michigan?
Michigan's largest health systems are the most active sponsors for acute care physical therapists. Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health (now part of Corewell Health), Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan, Sparrow Health System, and McLaren Health Care have histories of sponsoring H-1B and employment-based green cards for clinical therapy roles. Academic medical centers are particularly consistent sponsors because they have dedicated HR and immigration teams experienced with the process.
Which visa types realistically fit acute care physical therapist roles in Michigan?
Physical therapy is a specialty occupation, so H-1B is the most common visa for acute care PTs in Michigan. Canadian and Mexican nationals qualify for TN status under the USMCA Physical Therapist category, which requires a qualifying degree or license and has no annual cap. For longer-term authorization, EB-3 employment-based green cards are a practical route, with most hospital employers using PERM labor certification. J-1 visa exchange visitor programs are available through designated sponsor organizations for clinical training.
Which cities in Michigan have the most acute care physical therapist sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its metro suburbs, including Dearborn and Royal Oak, concentrate the most acute care PT sponsorship opportunities due to the density of large hospital campuses like Henry Ford and Corewell Health. Ann Arbor is a consistent source of positions through Michigan Medicine, one of the state's leading academic medical centers. Grand Rapids also generates meaningful volume through Corewell Health's west Michigan operations and Mercy Health Saint Mary's. Lansing and Flint see smaller but steady demand through Sparrow and McLaren facilities.
How to find acute care physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate lists Michigan acute care physical therapist roles specifically filtered to employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on health systems already familiar with the H-1B, TN, or green card process. Because acute care PT positions are almost always at hospital systems rather than outpatient clinics, searching by Michigan health networks on Migrate Mate helps you identify facilities actively hiring sponsored PTs rather than sifting through listings that may not lead to sponsorship.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for acute care physical therapists in Michigan?
Michigan's hospital systems have benefited from steady consolidation, with Beaumont and Spectrum Health merging into Corewell Health, creating a large employer with centralized immigration support across multiple acute care campuses. The state's nursing and allied health shortage, particularly in rural regions, can make employers more willing to pursue sponsorship than in saturated markets. Michigan also has a strong pipeline of international PT graduates through programs at the University of Michigan and Oakland University, which keeps hospital HR teams accustomed to work authorization processes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored acute care physical therapist jobs in Michigan?
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.