Orthopedic Physical Therapist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Orthopedic physical therapists qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Most sponsors are hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics. Physical therapy is exempt from H-1B cap restrictions when working for nonprofit hospitals or university medical centers. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Greeley, Colorado
Department Name:
OP Thrpy-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Estimated Pay Range:
$39.00 - $65.00 / hour, based on location, education, & experience. In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
$5,000 Hire On Incentive Available!
A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.
Located just 45 minutes north of Denver, Northern Colorado offers trendy restaurants, a thriving retail sector, and endless cultural amenities. Between wildflower-filled meadows and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, you will find adventures by horse, mountain bike and boat plus, endless hiking trails and world class skiing.
As the Physical Therapist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Outpatient Rehab team! You will see patients from all age groups and variety of diagnoses giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills every day. Experience in orthopedic diagnoses, treating pelvic floor diagnoses or lymphedema is a plus. Whether you’re coming in with experience or a new grad starting your journey, Banner Health is a great place to develop and grow your career.
Schedule:
Fulltime | 32 Hours/Week
Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30 – 6 PM
- If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the hire-on incentive
Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
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Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
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Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
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Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
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Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
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Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
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Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
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This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.
Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. BLS certification required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2026-07-03
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Greeley, Colorado
Department Name:
OP Thrpy-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Estimated Pay Range:
$39.00 - $65.00 / hour, based on location, education, & experience. In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
$5,000 Hire On Incentive Available!
A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.
Located just 45 minutes north of Denver, Northern Colorado offers trendy restaurants, a thriving retail sector, and endless cultural amenities. Between wildflower-filled meadows and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, you will find adventures by horse, mountain bike and boat plus, endless hiking trails and world class skiing.
As the Physical Therapist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Outpatient Rehab team! You will see patients from all age groups and variety of diagnoses giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills every day. Experience in orthopedic diagnoses, treating pelvic floor diagnoses or lymphedema is a plus. Whether you’re coming in with experience or a new grad starting your journey, Banner Health is a great place to develop and grow your career.
Schedule:
Fulltime | 32 Hours/Week
Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30 – 6 PM
- If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the hire-on incentive
Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
-
Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
-
Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
-
Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
-
Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
-
Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
-
Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
-
This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.
Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. BLS certification required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2026-07-03
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Target hospitals and medical centers first
Nonprofit hospitals and university medical centers are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning no lottery or October start date restrictions. These facilities also have established visa sponsorship processes for clinical staff.
Emphasize your specialized orthopedic training
USCIS approves physical therapy H-1B petitions more easily when the role requires specialized knowledge in orthopedics, sports medicine, or post-surgical rehabilitation rather than general physical therapy.
Get your credentials evaluated early
Foreign DPT degrees need credential evaluation to establish U.S. equivalency. Start this process before job searching since employers want confirmation your education meets licensing requirements.
Research state licensing requirements
Each state has different physical therapy licensing requirements and processing times. Some states accept foreign clinical hours while others require additional supervised practice before full licensure.
Consider outpatient orthopedic clinics
Private orthopedic and sports medicine clinics increasingly sponsor H-1B visas for specialized physical therapists, especially those with manual therapy certifications or experience with specific patient populations.
Highlight outcome measurement experience
Employers value physical therapists who can demonstrate measurable patient outcomes and quality metrics. This clinical documentation expertise strengthens your specialty occupation case for USCIS approval.
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Do I need a DPT degree for H-1B sponsorship as an orthopedic physical therapist?
Yes, USCIS requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree for H-1B approval in physical therapy roles. A master's degree in physical therapy may qualify if it's equivalent to current U.S. entry-level requirements, but you'll need a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency.
Can foreign physical therapists get H-1B sponsorship without U.S. clinical experience?
Yes, but you must meet state licensing requirements before starting work. Many states require supervised clinical hours or additional examinations for foreign graduates. Some employers sponsor H-1B visas contingent on obtaining state licensure within a specific timeframe.
Are physical therapy H-1B petitions frequently approved by USCIS?
Physical therapy generally has good H-1B approval rates when the position clearly requires a DPT degree and involves specialized orthopedic knowledge. Generic physical therapy roles or those that could be performed by physical therapist assistants face more scrutiny from USCIS.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor orthopedic physical therapists?
Hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, university medical centers, and specialized orthopedic clinics are the most common sponsors. Nonprofit healthcare employers are cap-exempt, avoiding H-1B lottery requirements and allowing flexible start dates throughout the year.
Can I work as a physical therapist on other visa types besides H-1B?
Yes, if you qualify. Australians can use E-3 visas, Canadians and Mexicans can use TN visas for physical therapist positions. O-1 visas are possible for physical therapists with extraordinary ability in specialized areas like sports medicine or research.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Orthopedic Physical Therapist 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.
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