CPT Physician Assistant Jobs

Physician Assistant CPT positions let you rotate through clinical settings, supervised patient care, and diagnostic work that your PA program requires for graduation. Your DSO must authorize each position as an integral part of your curriculum, so the role's clinical duties need to align directly with your program's learning objectives.

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Overview

Open Jobs120+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type97% On-site
Median Salary$90K
Top LocationAtlanta, GA
Most JobsAurora Health Care

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Alignment Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
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Alignment Healthcare
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Alignment Healthcare
Tulare, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$98,550/yr - $147,825/yr
Remote (US)
1+ yr exp.
None

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Deeugenio Farms LLC
Medical Assistant - Springhouse Internal Medicine - Ambler, PA
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Deeugenio Farms LLC
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Medical Assistant - Springhouse Internal Medicine - Ambler, PA
Deeugenio Farms LLC
Ambler, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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High School

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Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
Assistant Manager(09090) - 15100 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, Pa
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Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
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Assistant Manager(09090) - 15100 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, Pa
Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
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Novant Health
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
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Novant Health
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Novant Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Jobot
Urgent Care APRN or PA-C Provider
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Jobot
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Urgent Care APRN or PA-C Provider
Jobot
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$160,000/yr
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
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Physician Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work as a Physician Assistant on CPT before I graduate?

Yes, if your PA program classifies the position as a required part of your curriculum and your DSO authorizes it. Most accredited PA programs build supervised clinical rotations into the degree, which makes those placements eligible for CPT. Your I-20 must be updated to reflect each authorized position before you start working.

Does my PA rotation employer need to do anything special to hire me on CPT?

Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. The authorization comes entirely from your school. That said, your employer will need to complete I-9 verification using your CPT-endorsed I-20 and EAD if applicable. Health systems enrolled in E-Verify are accustomed to this process and can usually onboard you faster.

How do I find Physician Assistant employers who are open to CPT students?

Browse Migrate Mate to find health systems and clinic groups with documented H-1B filing history. Employers already sponsoring H-1B workers understand international work authorization and are less likely to reject a CPT candidate outright. Reaching out to clinical education coordinators at target health systems also helps, since they often manage rotation agreements directly.

Can I do full-time CPT as a PA student without affecting my OPT eligibility?

Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, doesn't affect OPT. If your PA program requires a full-time clinical year, plan your post-graduation authorization strategy around this rule before you start. Talk to your DSO early so you're not caught off guard.

What happens if my PA clinical site changes mid-semester?

If your rotation site changes, your DSO must issue a new CPT authorization on an updated I-20 before you begin working at the new location. Working at an unauthorized site, even briefly, violates your F-1 status. Notify your DSO as soon as a placement change is confirmed, not after it happens.

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