PT Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina
Physical therapist roles in North Carolina draw consistent visa sponsorship activity, particularly through large health systems like Novant Health, Duke Health, and Atrium Health. Demand runs high in both metro markets and rural areas underserved by domestic PT graduates, giving internationally trained therapists meaningful options across hospital, outpatient, and home health settings.
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Direct Support Professional-Periodic PT
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in residential and community settings. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals identified through each person’s Individual Support Plan. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Relies on supervision and direction from the Community Services Coordinator to accomplish assigned tasks.
Job Responsibilities:
- Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment
- Helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future.
- Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals.
- Implement services and supports that will assist your client to achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan.
- Assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals, and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests
- Assisting and instructing on food preparation and house cleaning
- Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits
- Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities
- Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training
- Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities
- Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities
- All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years’ experience in a health related field
- Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred
- Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
- Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
- Provide CPR after certification
- CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
We are hiring for:
Direct Support Professional-Periodic PT
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in residential and community settings. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals identified through each person’s Individual Support Plan. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Relies on supervision and direction from the Community Services Coordinator to accomplish assigned tasks.
Job Responsibilities:
- Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment
- Helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future.
- Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals.
- Implement services and supports that will assist your client to achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan.
- Assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals, and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests
- Assisting and instructing on food preparation and house cleaning
- Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits
- Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities
- Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training
- Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities
- Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities
- All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years’ experience in a health related field
- Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred
- Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
- Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
- Provide CPR after certification
- CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
PT Job Roles in North Carolina
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Search PT Jobs in North CarolinaPT Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapists in North Carolina?
The most active sponsors for PT roles in North Carolina are large integrated health systems, including Duke Health, Novant Health, Atrium Health, and UNC Health. National therapy staffing groups operating in the state also file sponsorships regularly. Rural and critical access hospitals in regions like the Piedmont Triad and western NC tend to sponsor more consistently due to persistent shortages of domestic PT candidates.
Which visa types are most common for PT roles in North Carolina?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for physical therapists in North Carolina, as PT qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The EB-3 employment-based green card is also widely used by health systems willing to support permanent residence. Some facilities also use the TN visa for Canadian and Mexican PTs who meet the USMCA professional category requirements.
How to find pt visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate filters PT job listings specifically by visa sponsorship and state, making it straightforward to browse open roles in North Carolina without sifting through positions that don't offer immigration support. Because sponsorship willingness isn't always stated in standard job postings, using a platform like Migrate Mate that surfaces verified sponsoring employers saves significant time for internationally trained physical therapists.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most PT sponsorship jobs?
Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham account for the highest concentration of sponsored PT roles, driven by large hospital networks and growing outpatient clinic chains. Greensboro and Winston-Salem also see steady postings through their respective health systems. Beyond these metro areas, smaller cities like Asheville and Wilmington post sponsored PT openings due to local shortages, particularly in home health and rehabilitation settings.
Are there state-specific considerations for internationally trained PTs seeking sponsorship in North Carolina?
Internationally trained physical therapists must obtain licensure from the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners before practicing, which requires passing the NPTE and meeting credential evaluation requirements. Employers initiating H-1B sponsorship must also file a Labor Condition Application certifying that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the PT role and geographic area, as determined by the Department of Labor.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored pt jobs in North Carolina?
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.