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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2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted:
May 28, 2026
Department:
31002000 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Inpatient Acute Therapy Abbott Northwestern
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
SEIU-Interim-Abbott Northwestern Therapists-PAT
Weekend Rotation:
Every Weekend
Job Summary:
At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer Physical Therapists the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You’ll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day/evening shifts (Tuesday-Saturday + holiday rotation)
- Every weekend (Saturdays only)
- Specialization in acute care
Job Description:
To provide quality care that is appropriate, efficient, effective patient care meeting the patient’s requirements for physical therapy.
Principle Responsibilities
- Provides therapy to patients.
- Assesses each patient, as related to the therapy requested on physician referral and provides reassessments.
- Gathers data including patient past and current health issues, systems review, selection of tests and measures to elicit additional information.
- Makes clinical judgments based on examination and data gathered to generate an accurate therapy diagnosis.
- Predicts optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level.
- Uses reexamination to determine whether predicted outcomes and goals are reasonable and modifies as necessary.
- Involves patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
- Designs implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.
- Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.
- Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient or client.
- Make referrals to other practitioners as appropriate.
- Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.
- Supervises the therapeutic program and maintains oversight of the plan of care.
- Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.
- Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
- Supports and promotes new services as requested.
- Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
- Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.
- Assists co-workers in managing the teams’ productivity/performance targets.
- Manage their daily patient schedule.
- Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- 0 to 2 years in the practice or program area
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire
- Licensed Physical Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
- Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $42.32 to $55.89 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted:
May 28, 2026
Department:
31002000 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Inpatient Acute Therapy Abbott Northwestern
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
SEIU-Interim-Abbott Northwestern Therapists-PAT
Weekend Rotation:
Every Weekend
Job Summary:
At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer Physical Therapists the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You’ll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day/evening shifts (Tuesday-Saturday + holiday rotation)
- Every weekend (Saturdays only)
- Specialization in acute care
Job Description:
To provide quality care that is appropriate, efficient, effective patient care meeting the patient’s requirements for physical therapy.
Principle Responsibilities
- Provides therapy to patients.
- Assesses each patient, as related to the therapy requested on physician referral and provides reassessments.
- Gathers data including patient past and current health issues, systems review, selection of tests and measures to elicit additional information.
- Makes clinical judgments based on examination and data gathered to generate an accurate therapy diagnosis.
- Predicts optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level.
- Uses reexamination to determine whether predicted outcomes and goals are reasonable and modifies as necessary.
- Involves patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
- Designs implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.
- Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.
- Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient or client.
- Make referrals to other practitioners as appropriate.
- Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.
- Supervises the therapeutic program and maintains oversight of the plan of care.
- Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.
- Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
- Supports and promotes new services as requested.
- Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
- Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.
- Assists co-workers in managing the teams’ productivity/performance targets.
- Manage their daily patient schedule.
- Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- 0 to 2 years in the practice or program area
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire
- Licensed Physical Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
- Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $42.32 to $55.89 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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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.