Physical Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's physical therapist job market is anchored by large health systems including Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Allina Health, all of which have sponsored visas for clinical roles. Hiring concentrates in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth. International PTs typically need state licensure and VisaScreen certification before starting work.
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Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS • We Have a Place for YOU • Apply Today!
Find purpose and passion in your work with a team focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling to serve. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry - focused on serving older adults, empowering them to live their best lives wherever they call home! You benefit from a cohesive, in-house therapy team and supportive organization with opportunities to learn and grow.
Optage is the Home & Community division of PHS and is seeking a temporary Physical Therapist to work in the home health care environments to serve our residents and community members throughout the Twin City Metro area. This temporary position is to assist in covering for team members who will be going on Leave and PTO in the upcoming months.
SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday - Friday and rotating weekends
WHY BECOME A THERAPIST WITH PHS?
- Great work/life balance and flexible schedules
- Competitive pay and annual increases
- Use your strengths to serve multiple settings – TCU/SNF, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health, and Outpatient
- Spend more time with your residents/clients with reasonable productivity expectations
- Paid mileage and drive time if traveling between communities
- Access to online continuing education courses & podcasts
- Scholarship program – awards up to $5,250 per year!
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Opportunities for growth and internal promotion!
Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist you will be responsible to:
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment & evaluation using subjective and objective measures.
- Develop treatment plans and programs in accordance with physician orders.
- Provide quality treatments, actively progressing goals to achieve highest quality of life.
- Conduct screens and provide education to residents/clients, families, caregivers, and staff.
- Coordinate seamless discharges utilizing the full continuum of therapy and fitness services.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation & billing in electronic medical record.
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.
- Complete and document supervisory visits per regulations.
- Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
PAY RANGE
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $40.46 - $57.12 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
BENEFITS
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
ABOUT PHS
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
INTRODUCTION
Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS • We Have a Place for YOU • Apply Today!
Find purpose and passion in your work with a team focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling to serve. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry - focused on serving older adults, empowering them to live their best lives wherever they call home! You benefit from a cohesive, in-house therapy team and supportive organization with opportunities to learn and grow.
Optage is the Home & Community division of PHS and is seeking a temporary Physical Therapist to work in the home health care environments to serve our residents and community members throughout the Twin City Metro area. This temporary position is to assist in covering for team members who will be going on Leave and PTO in the upcoming months.
SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday - Friday and rotating weekends
WHY BECOME A THERAPIST WITH PHS?
- Great work/life balance and flexible schedules
- Competitive pay and annual increases
- Use your strengths to serve multiple settings – TCU/SNF, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health, and Outpatient
- Spend more time with your residents/clients with reasonable productivity expectations
- Paid mileage and drive time if traveling between communities
- Access to online continuing education courses & podcasts
- Scholarship program – awards up to $5,250 per year!
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Opportunities for growth and internal promotion!
Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist you will be responsible to:
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment & evaluation using subjective and objective measures.
- Develop treatment plans and programs in accordance with physician orders.
- Provide quality treatments, actively progressing goals to achieve highest quality of life.
- Conduct screens and provide education to residents/clients, families, caregivers, and staff.
- Coordinate seamless discharges utilizing the full continuum of therapy and fitness services.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation & billing in electronic medical record.
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.
- Complete and document supervisory visits per regulations.
- Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
PAY RANGE
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $40.46 - $57.12 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
BENEFITS
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
ABOUT PHS
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
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Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapists in Minnesota?
The most active sponsors for physical therapist roles in Minnesota are large integrated health systems. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, M Health Fairview and Allina Health in the Twin Cities, and Essentia Health in Duluth have all filed H-1B visa petitions for PT positions. Smaller outpatient clinics and rehabilitation networks sponsor less frequently, though some do engage staffing firms that support visa processing.
Which visa types are most common for physical therapist roles in Minnesota?
H-1B is the most common visa for physical therapists in Minnesota, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. EB-3 immigrant visas are also used, particularly through employer-sponsored green card petitions. International PTs must also obtain VisaScreen certification from CGFNS and a Minnesota PT license before they can legally practice.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most physical therapist sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro (Minneapolis and St. Paul) concentrates the most PT sponsorship opportunities, driven by the density of hospital networks and outpatient rehabilitation centers there. Rochester is the second most active market, anchored by Mayo Clinic's large PT workforce. Duluth sees demand through Essentia Health and St. Luke's. Rural and greater Minnesota positions exist but sponsorship from those employers is less common.
How to find physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship, so you can search physical therapist roles in Minnesota without sifting through positions that won't support international candidates. The platform surfaces openings from health systems and rehabilitation employers that have a documented history of sponsoring PTs. Filtering by Minnesota and the physical therapist role category gives you the most relevant, sponsorship-confirmed results.
Are there state-specific considerations for international physical therapists pursuing jobs in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota requires PT licensure through the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy before you can practice, and foreign-trained applicants must have their credentials evaluated. VisaScreen certification from CGFNS is required for H-1B and employment-based green card petitions in health professions. The University of Minnesota and other state programs produce a large domestic PT graduate pool, so sponsored roles tend to go to candidates with specialized clinical experience or who fill geographic gaps in underserved areas.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physical therapist jobs in Minnesota?
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.