Wellness Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Wellness Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like exercise science, public health, or kinesiology. Employers in corporate wellness, healthcare systems, and universities actively file LCAs for these roles.
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Come work where we specialize in you! We have nearly 2,000 reasons for you to consider a career with Prevea Health—they're our employees. We're an organization that values kindness, responsibility, inclusivity, wellness and inspiration. At Prevea, we provide continuous education, training and support so every member of the team contributes to our success. Together we are the best place to get care and the best place to give care.
Job Summary
The Health & Wellness Specialist collaborates one-on-one with clinical patients, community members, and corporate wellness clients to develop individualized plans that support overall health and wellbeing. This role provides personalized lifestyle counseling focused on nutrition, fitness, weight management, mental and emotional wellbeing, nicotine cessation, socioeconomic wellbeing support, and lifestyle management related to metabolic syndrome and other co-morbidities. The position also supports Prevea providers by delivering individualized wellness counseling and contributing to improved patient outcomes through evidence-based health and lifestyle interventions.
What you will do
- Population Health & Wellbeing Program: Provide one-on-one individualized lifestyle counseling addressing the six dimensions of health and wellbeing (physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, social, and spiritual) to support patient-centered wellbeing goals.
- Corporate Health & Wellness Programs: Develop, deliver, and support healthy lifestyle programs for corporate wellness clients, including individualized wellness counseling using motivational interviewing, educational presentations and workshops, onsite fitness classes, trainings, and biometric screenings.
- Collaboration, Program Development, and Clinic Support: Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized wellbeing plans; partner with RN Navigators to develop and update condition-specific education materials; research wellness, fitness, and nutrition trends; develop innovative programming; participate in community wellness initiatives; assist with clinic operations, including prior authorizations for GLP-1 medications; and maintain proficiency with department-specific electronic platforms and documentation systems.
Education Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- 3-5 years Experience in the Health & Wellness Area Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate individually with patients to develop personalized wellbeing strategies.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques for behavior change.
- Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing demands.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and client groups.
- Knowledge of employee wellness trends and program development requirements.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to foster positive rapport and support individuals in achieving wellbeing goals.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. Upon Hire Required
- Certified Wellness Practitioner Certification from the National Wellness Institute Upon Hire Preferred
- Other Wellness Certifications Upon Hire Preferred
Physical Demands
- Sit - Constantly
- Stand - Occasionally
- Walk - Occasionally
- Drive - Occasionally
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Bend (Waist) - Occasionally
- Squat - Rarely
- Kneel/Crawl - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
Working Conditions
- Noise - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
- 5%
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Health & Wellness Specialist
Come work where we specialize in you! We have nearly 2,000 reasons for you to consider a career with Prevea Health—they're our employees. We're an organization that values kindness, responsibility, inclusivity, wellness and inspiration. At Prevea, we provide continuous education, training and support so every member of the team contributes to our success. Together we are the best place to get care and the best place to give care.
Job Summary
The Health & Wellness Specialist collaborates one-on-one with clinical patients, community members, and corporate wellness clients to develop individualized plans that support overall health and wellbeing. This role provides personalized lifestyle counseling focused on nutrition, fitness, weight management, mental and emotional wellbeing, nicotine cessation, socioeconomic wellbeing support, and lifestyle management related to metabolic syndrome and other co-morbidities. The position also supports Prevea providers by delivering individualized wellness counseling and contributing to improved patient outcomes through evidence-based health and lifestyle interventions.
What you will do
- Population Health & Wellbeing Program: Provide one-on-one individualized lifestyle counseling addressing the six dimensions of health and wellbeing (physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, social, and spiritual) to support patient-centered wellbeing goals.
- Corporate Health & Wellness Programs: Develop, deliver, and support healthy lifestyle programs for corporate wellness clients, including individualized wellness counseling using motivational interviewing, educational presentations and workshops, onsite fitness classes, trainings, and biometric screenings.
- Collaboration, Program Development, and Clinic Support: Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized wellbeing plans; partner with RN Navigators to develop and update condition-specific education materials; research wellness, fitness, and nutrition trends; develop innovative programming; participate in community wellness initiatives; assist with clinic operations, including prior authorizations for GLP-1 medications; and maintain proficiency with department-specific electronic platforms and documentation systems.
Education Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health, or Life Sciences related field. Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- 3-5 years Experience in the Health & Wellness Area Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate individually with patients to develop personalized wellbeing strategies.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques for behavior change.
- Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing demands.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and client groups.
- Knowledge of employee wellness trends and program development requirements.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to foster positive rapport and support individuals in achieving wellbeing goals.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. Upon Hire Required
- Certified Wellness Practitioner Certification from the National Wellness Institute Upon Hire Preferred
- Other Wellness Certifications Upon Hire Preferred
Physical Demands
- Sit - Constantly
- Stand - Occasionally
- Walk - Occasionally
- Drive - Occasionally
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Bend (Waist) - Occasionally
- Squat - Rarely
- Kneel/Crawl - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
Working Conditions
- Noise - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
- 5%
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Wellness Specialist
Match your degree to the specific role
Wellness Specialist positions span corporate fitness, behavioral health, and employee assistance programs. USCIS requires your degree field to directly match the job duties, so a kinesiology or public health degree carries more weight than a general health sciences credential.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Corporate wellness vendors, hospital systems, and large self-insured employers file the most H-1B LCAs for wellness roles. Use Migrate Mate to identify which employers have verified sponsorship history for this exact job category before you apply.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before salary conversations so you can confirm the offer clears the threshold.
Get your credentials evaluated early
If your wellness or health sciences degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying. USCIS evaluators compare foreign credentials to U.S. bachelor's equivalency, and an unevaluated transcript can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Clarify specialty occupation status upfront
Some employers post Wellness Specialist roles that accept any bachelor's degree, which undermines the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. Ask hiring managers whether the posted position requires a degree in a specific health-related field before investing time in the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wellness Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as exercise science, kinesiology, public health, or health promotion. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience for education are harder to support. Your employer's job description needs to reflect a genuine degree requirement in a directly related discipline.
What visa options exist for international Wellness Specialists beyond the H-1B?
Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa, which covers specialty occupations and has no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to a recognized USMCA profession. F-1 graduates can work under OPT or STEM OPT if the degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code. Each path requires the position to meet specialty occupation standards.
How do I find employers who sponsor visas for Wellness Specialist positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for wellness and health promotion roles, searchable by city and job category. Corporate wellness programs at large self-insured companies, hospital systems, and university health centers are among the most active sponsors for this job title.
Is a master's degree in public health or a related field required to get sponsored?
A master's degree isn't required for H-1B sponsorship, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably. A bachelor's degree in a directly related field meets the minimum threshold. The O*NET profile for community health workers and wellness specialists shows that most positions require at least a bachelor's degree, which supports the specialty occupation classification.
What happens to my H-1B status if the wellness program I work for gets restructured or eliminated?
Your H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer and the specific position. If that role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file a fresh H-1B petition before you begin work. Confirm any organizational changes with your employer's HR team as early as possible.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Wellness Specialist 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.