Health and Wellness Consultant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Health and Wellness Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like health sciences, kinesiology, or nutrition. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsorship begins, and no annual lottery exemption exists for most private-sector wellness firms.
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Location:
3 West Main Street - Pawling, New York 12564
Job Summary
Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our Key Bank communities. FWA's split their time between client servicing and transaction support (70% of time), and engaging clients in deeper conversation to uncover needs and provide guidance and solutions to assist in client's financial wellness, both in person and through proactive calling efforts (30% of time). As part of the branch team in a hybrid platform role, the FWA works closely with branch leadership and teammates to prioritize high-impact activities, ensuring their time is used strategically to support branch performance. Success in this role depends on effective branch choreography—clear coordination among team members to ensure time is spent in alignment with business priorities and client needs. At KeyBank, we believe it's our opportunity and our privilege to help our clients move forward in their financial journey. We take pride in serving our clients and making them feel that no bank will fight harder for them.
Essential Functions
- Embodies a strong client experience culture, being present with every client and teammate and realizing the impact we can have on their day, personally, professionally, and financially.
- Accepts and accurately processes all financial service transactions, while identifying opportunities during the transaction to deepen and expand the client relationship.
- Acts as a resource to identify and resolve more complex client servicing issues.
- Listens for clues for financial wellness opportunities during client conversations and then appropriately transitions the clients either individually or to a Banker; Provides effective and customized financial wellness recommendations to clients.
- Consistently attains individual activity, behavior, and outcome goals and expectations.
- Participates in and occasionally facilitates in-person morning huddles and end-of-day debriefs.
- Follows compliance, audit, and security procedures, balances cash drawer within balancing guidelines.
- Develops strong partnerships with branch teammates and line of business partners – focusing on client acquisition and deepening the relationship of current clients; effectively manages internal and external centers of influence.
- Reviews and maintains knowledge of product guides, fees, and policies to stay current on offerings.
- Work on Saturdays as directed by management.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
High School Diploma GED, or equivalent business experience (required)
Work Experience
- Experienced in developing current and new client relationships, achieving sales goals, and building referral sources through techniques such as tele-consulting, outside calling, prospecting and networking. (required)
- Experienced in cash handling. (required)
- General understanding of PC with Windows based applications and calculator. (required)
- Working knowledge of digital technology (mobile, apps, web-based browsing) and ability to educate clients on digital platforms and capabilities within Key. (required)
Licenses and Certifications
Notary License within 180 Days (preferred)
Skills
- Knowledgeable about the client’s accounts and business with the bank and uses sound judgment with clients and transactions.
- Exhibits strong sales and service skills, presenting products and services while proactively educating clients on utilizing available access channels (e.g., ATM, Online, and Telephone Banking).
- Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Promoting and supporting clients' overall financial health through education, planning, and tailored financial strategies.
- Knowledge of various financial products such as loans, credit cards, and investment options, and the ability to recommend suitable products to clients.
- Educating clients on financial concepts, products, and services to empower them to make informed decisions.
- Developing trust and rapport with clients through consistent, personalized interactions and effective communication.
- Accurately processing cash transactions, maintaining cash drawer balance, and ensuring security and compliance in cash operations.
- Strong communication, trust-building, and relationship management skills to foster strong advisor-client relationships.
- Ability to gain market insight and spot trends to provide sound financial strategies.
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Physical Demands
Consumer Retail - Prolonged Standing (5-8 hours per day), frequent use of hands to manipulate/grasp objects, ability to communicate face to face and on the phone with clients, occasional bending and lifting from floor height, frequent forward reach, frequent lifting of 1 – 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
Driving Requirements
May need to drive to multiple locations in a single day; ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license required.
Work Location Category
- Office-Based
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $19.23 - $28.37 per hour. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 01/29/2027
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Health and Wellness Consultant
Frame your credential as specialty-occupation evidence
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators scrutinize wellness roles closely because the degree requirement isn't always obvious. Document that your position requires a bachelor's in health sciences, kinesiology, public health, or nutrition, not just any bachelor's degree.
Search LCA filings for wellness-sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for health and wellness roles, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the specialty-occupation argument rather than educating a new employer from scratch.
Target corporate wellness programs over solo practices
Large employers with internal HR and legal teams are far more likely to sponsor than independent clinics or solo practitioners. Hospital systems, insurance carriers, and Fortune 500 wellness divisions file LCAs regularly and have established sponsorship infrastructure already in place.
Verify prevailing wage before your salary negotiation
Your employer must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage level on the LCA. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you can confirm the offer clears the threshold and doesn't trigger a DOL audit later.
Clarify your degree equivalency for three-year programs
If you hold a three-year bachelor's degree, some USCIS adjudicators will question whether it meets the specialty-occupation standard. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files, and include it proactively in the H-1B petition package.
Align your offer letter with O*NET task descriptions
USCIS uses O*NET to assess whether a wellness consultant role genuinely requires a specific degree. Ask your employer to draft the offer letter and job duties using language that matches the O*NET occupation profile for your role, reducing the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health and Wellness Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS expects the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like health sciences, nutrition, kinesiology, or public health. Generic wellness coaching roles that accept any degree often fail this test. Roles embedded in clinical, corporate health, or population health programs with defined degree requirements have a stronger case.
Which visa types realistically cover Health and Wellness Consultant sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored wellness consultants in the private sector. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits a qualifying USMCA profession, though wellness consulting doesn't always map cleanly to the list. J-1 visa is possible through designated exchange sponsor organizations for training or research contexts, but it requires a sponsoring organization, not just an employer.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Health and Wellness Consultant roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for health and wellness positions, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsorship rather than pitching the concept cold. Hospital systems, large insurers, and self-insured corporate employers are the most consistent sponsors in this category.
Will a three-year bachelor's degree in health sciences satisfy H-1B specialty-occupation requirements?
USCIS doesn't automatically accept three-year degrees as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's. You'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator confirming the degree is equivalent in level and subject matter. Some adjudicators still issue Requests for Evidence even with an evaluation, so including detailed course transcripts and a strong evaluation report strengthens the petition.
Can a Health and Wellness Consultant self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Self-petition under EB-2 National Interest Waiver is possible if you can demonstrate that your work in population health, wellness program design, or preventive care has national importance and that you're well-positioned to advance it. This path requires substantial evidence of impact, not just professional credentials. Most wellness consultants pursue employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 through PERM labor certification instead.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Health and Wellness Consultant jobs?
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.