Travel Physical Therapist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Travel physical therapist jobs attract visa sponsorship because short-term staffing contracts align naturally with temporary work visa structures. International PTs need a state license, NPTE passing score, and FCCPT credential evaluation before any employer can file. H-1B visa and EB-3 are the two most common pathways, with green card sponsorship increasingly common at hospital networks and rehab chains.
Find Travel Physical Therapist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 14,477+ Travel Physical Therapist jobs
See all 14,477+ Travel Physical Therapist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Travel Physical Therapist roles.
Get Access To All JobsPlease note, this position is open exclusively to Canadian citizens, as we are able to process a TN Visa only for individuals holding Canadian citizenship. If you are a Canadian citizen and this role aligns with your career goals, I’d be happy to connect and discuss further.
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent health care for our patients. Patients should achieve good outcomes and be happy with their experience of physical therapy.
- Evaluate new patients – understand their current medical and emotional situations and then develop plans of care.
- Treat patients and set measurable, functional goals. Making sure to answer their concerns and questions about their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
- Educate the patient on treatment options and home exercises that can assist in complimenting their clinical sessions.
- Supervising aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up and clean up duties.
- Monitor and re-evaluate patient progress; revising plans of care and resetting goals when needed to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Address pain management as a crucial component of care. Utilize techniques that can assist in pain reduction to increase their functions and everyday activities.
- Determine when to discharge patients. Teach patients proper mechanics, ergonomics, and strategies to reduce future incidents.
- Write timely and accurate documentation including; evaluations, re-evaluations discharges and daily progress notes.
- Achieve a reasonable level of productivity. This depends on the number of referrals and the type of patient presenting. However, with our normal outpatient orthopedic population, Team would expect 55 to 60 treatments plus evaluations a week from a full-time Physical Therapist.
- Participate in research studies supported by the clinic and help develop protocols for the most common diagnoses.
- Give input on policies, procedures and strategy to ensure that all Team Rehabilitation clinics provide the highest quality of care.
- Handle patient feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Responsible for continuing to develop skills by staying updated in the latest research and techniques. Attend company in-house CEUs and use the continuing education allowance to attend seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Doctorate or Masters in Physical Therapy
- Valid Physical Therapy License
- Must be committed to Team’s initiative of making DEI a priority - bringing a sense of belonging and empowerment within a diverse workforce.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits We Offer
- Visa Assistance & Full Sponsorship: Includes Green Card processing and premium options.
- Paid Time Off: 10 days per calendar year.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Visa Screening & Licensing Reimbursement: Fees covered for FCCPT, NPTE, TOEFL and other immigration expenses.
- Relocation Support: Includes one-way airfare, 30 days of accommodation.
- Family Assistance: Support for bringing dependents to the U.S.
- Pay rate starting $35.00 USD with attractive overtime, shift differentials, and additional incentives available.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, New-Grad, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
Please note, this position is open exclusively to Canadian citizens, as we are able to process a TN Visa only for individuals holding Canadian citizenship. If you are a Canadian citizen and this role aligns with your career goals, I’d be happy to connect and discuss further.
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent health care for our patients. Patients should achieve good outcomes and be happy with their experience of physical therapy.
- Evaluate new patients – understand their current medical and emotional situations and then develop plans of care.
- Treat patients and set measurable, functional goals. Making sure to answer their concerns and questions about their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
- Educate the patient on treatment options and home exercises that can assist in complimenting their clinical sessions.
- Supervising aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up and clean up duties.
- Monitor and re-evaluate patient progress; revising plans of care and resetting goals when needed to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Address pain management as a crucial component of care. Utilize techniques that can assist in pain reduction to increase their functions and everyday activities.
- Determine when to discharge patients. Teach patients proper mechanics, ergonomics, and strategies to reduce future incidents.
- Write timely and accurate documentation including; evaluations, re-evaluations discharges and daily progress notes.
- Achieve a reasonable level of productivity. This depends on the number of referrals and the type of patient presenting. However, with our normal outpatient orthopedic population, Team would expect 55 to 60 treatments plus evaluations a week from a full-time Physical Therapist.
- Participate in research studies supported by the clinic and help develop protocols for the most common diagnoses.
- Give input on policies, procedures and strategy to ensure that all Team Rehabilitation clinics provide the highest quality of care.
- Handle patient feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Responsible for continuing to develop skills by staying updated in the latest research and techniques. Attend company in-house CEUs and use the continuing education allowance to attend seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Doctorate or Masters in Physical Therapy
- Valid Physical Therapy License
- Must be committed to Team’s initiative of making DEI a priority - bringing a sense of belonging and empowerment within a diverse workforce.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits We Offer
- Visa Assistance & Full Sponsorship: Includes Green Card processing and premium options.
- Paid Time Off: 10 days per calendar year.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Visa Screening & Licensing Reimbursement: Fees covered for FCCPT, NPTE, TOEFL and other immigration expenses.
- Relocation Support: Includes one-way airfare, 30 days of accommodation.
- Family Assistance: Support for bringing dependents to the U.S.
- Pay rate starting $35.00 USD with attractive overtime, shift differentials, and additional incentives available.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, New-Grad, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
See all 14,477+ Travel Physical Therapist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Travel Physical Therapist roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Travel Physical Therapist Jobs
Get your FCCPT evaluation before applying
Foreign-trained PTs must submit credentials through the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy before any U.S. employer can verify your degree equivalency. Start this process 6 to 12 months before your target start date, it's the longest lead-time item in your application.
Target staffing agencies with existing visa infrastructure
Travel PT staffing agencies that already hold approved H-1B petitions for other disciplines can transfer that infrastructure to your placement faster. Ask recruiters directly whether their legal team has filed for PT roles before, not just for nurses or therapists generally.
Verify your state license before the LCA is filed
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must list the specific state where you'll practice. If your license application is still pending in that state, the LCA can't be filed. Secure at least one active state license before entering contract negotiations so the filing timeline doesn't stall.
Use Migrate Mate to identify active PT sponsors
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in physical therapy roles. This surfaces which hospital systems and rehab networks have actually filed for PT positions, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers with no sponsorship track record.
Understand how travel contracts affect H-1B status
Each new travel assignment in a different state technically requires an amended H-1B petition with an updated LCA for that worksite. Confirm your agency files worksite amendments with USCIS before you sign a contract, or you risk a status compliance gap during routine audits.
Ask about EB-3 sponsorship during the offer stage
Many hospital systems will begin PERM labor certification for high-demand PT roles after six months of employment. Raise the green card conversation at the offer stage, not after onboarding. PERM filings can run 18 to 24 months, so starting the clock early protects your long-term status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types support travel physical therapist sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path because physical therapy qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a Doctor of Physical Therapy or master's-level degree in a directly related field. EB-3 skilled worker is the standard immigrant visa route. J-1 visa is occasionally used for clinical training placements but requires a designated sponsor organization and carries a two-year home residency requirement that can complicate long-term U.S. plans.
Does a travel PT role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, physical therapy consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, and the current entry-level standard is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Contract or travel assignments don't disqualify a role from specialty occupation status, but each new worksite in a different state requires an amended petition and updated Labor Condition Application filed with DOL.
How do multi-state travel assignments affect H-1B compliance?
Each state where you physically work must be covered by a certified LCA listing that worksite address and the applicable prevailing wage for that area. Short-term assignments within 60 miles of your home worksite may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but assignments exceeding 30 consecutive days at a new location typically require a new LCA and amended H-1B petition from your employer before you start work there.
Where can I find travel PT employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists travel PT employers with verified visa sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on employers who have already filed for physical therapy positions rather than speculating about which agencies handle international candidates.
Do I need a DPT degree, or will a foreign PT qualification work for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent in physical therapy or a directly related field. A foreign PT degree is acceptable if it's evaluated as equivalent by a recognized credentialing body like the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy. A three-year foreign degree may satisfy this if the FCCPT evaluation confirms equivalency to a U.S. four-year or doctoral-level program in the same discipline.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Travel 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.