Physical Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Dakota
Physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in North Dakota are concentrated in health systems like Sanford Health and Essentia Health, along with rural critical access hospitals spread across the state. Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks are the primary hiring centers, though smaller communities actively recruit internationally trained PTs to address persistent shortages.
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As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family of physical therapists and spend more one-on-one time with patients/residents and build lasting relationships today.
FACILITY: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
LOCATION: Fargo, ND
ADDRESS: 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
SHIFT: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
JOB SCHEDULE: Full time
WEEKLY HOURS: 40.00
SALARY RANGE: $33.00 - $52.00
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
Monday - Friday day hours with occasional rotating weekends/holidays.
Will work primarily inpatient rehab and will float to acute care.
JOB SUMMARY
We’re seeking a strategic, communicative and compassionate physical therapist who will diagnose and treat individuals that have conditions that limit their ability to move and work to improve their quality of life by alleviating pain and improving their physical function. Our physical therapy treatment plans require flexibility, collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem solving to provide our patients/residents the best care that pushes them to the highest level of physical function. This may require you to lift and transfer your patient/resident as well as handle being on your feet every day.
Responsibilities
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Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities
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Documents patient’s/resident’s information for evaluation
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Educates patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home
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Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements
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Analyzes and records the therapeutic progress of patients/residents; recommends necessary adjustments
-
Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
BENEFITS
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
REQ NUMBER: R-0227125
JOB FUNCTION: Allied Health
FEATURED: No
INTRODUCTION
As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family of physical therapists and spend more one-on-one time with patients/residents and build lasting relationships today.
FACILITY: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
LOCATION: Fargo, ND
ADDRESS: 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
SHIFT: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
JOB SCHEDULE: Full time
WEEKLY HOURS: 40.00
SALARY RANGE: $33.00 - $52.00
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
Monday - Friday day hours with occasional rotating weekends/holidays.
Will work primarily inpatient rehab and will float to acute care.
JOB SUMMARY
We’re seeking a strategic, communicative and compassionate physical therapist who will diagnose and treat individuals that have conditions that limit their ability to move and work to improve their quality of life by alleviating pain and improving their physical function. Our physical therapy treatment plans require flexibility, collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem solving to provide our patients/residents the best care that pushes them to the highest level of physical function. This may require you to lift and transfer your patient/resident as well as handle being on your feet every day.
Responsibilities
-
Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities
-
Documents patient’s/resident’s information for evaluation
-
Educates patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home
-
Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements
-
Analyzes and records the therapeutic progress of patients/residents; recommends necessary adjustments
-
Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
BENEFITS
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
REQ NUMBER: R-0227125
JOB FUNCTION: Allied Health
FEATURED: No
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Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapists in North Dakota?
Sanford Health and Essentia Health are the largest health system employers in North Dakota and have established records of sponsoring international healthcare workers, including physical therapists. Rural critical access hospitals affiliated with networks like CHI St. Alexius Health also hire PTs and may offer sponsorship to fill persistent vacancies. Sponsorship decisions are made case by case and are never guaranteed.
Which visa types are most common for physical therapist roles in North Dakota?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained physical therapists in North Dakota, as PT positions generally qualify as specialty occupations requiring a graduate-level degree. The EB-3 employment-based green card is another route employers use, particularly given the documented shortage of PTs in rural areas. Some employers also utilize the J-1 visa for exchange visitor programs, though that pathway carries a two-year home residency requirement.
Which cities in North Dakota have the most physical therapist sponsorship jobs?
Fargo has the highest concentration of PT employer activity in North Dakota, driven by Sanford Health and Essentia Health's regional headquarters there. Bismarck and Grand Forks are secondary hubs with hospital systems and outpatient clinics that regularly recruit physical therapists. Smaller cities like Minot and Dickinson also post PT openings, often with stronger urgency to fill roles due to rural healthcare shortages.
How to find physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in North Dakota?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international workers seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S., including physical therapist roles in North Dakota. You can filter directly by state and role to see current PT openings from employers who have indicated willingness to sponsor. This focused approach saves significant time compared to sifting through general postings that rarely clarify sponsorship status upfront.
Are there any state-specific considerations for internationally trained physical therapists working in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires physical therapists to hold a license from the North Dakota State Board of Physical Therapy before practicing. Internationally trained PTs must have their foreign credentials evaluated to verify equivalency with U.S. educational standards, which can take several months. North Dakota's designation of many counties as Health Professional Shortage Areas can make it easier for employers to justify sponsoring foreign national PTs and may support certain visa and waiver applications.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physical therapist jobs in North Dakota?
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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