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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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Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their dynamic Urgent Care team in Folsom, CA
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, Acute Care
- Family and/or Emergency Medicine Trained
Join Us and Enjoy
- Flexible schedule, 20-40 hours per week
- Supportive team environment
- Generous compensation with bonus potential
- Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- Relocation assistance of up to $20,000
- CME allowance
- Robust retirement program
- Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
Organization Details
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.
Community Information
Folsom is a dynamic city with a unique mixture of sophistication, historic insight and ceaseless energy. Ideally located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe and close to the Sierra Foothill wine country, Folsom could be described as the Mecca of Northern California outdoor recreation. Folsom has an abundance of recreation for all ages from water sports such as kayaking, water skiing and sailing to an expansive network of bicycle and hiking trails that meander along the American River Parkway. The city is home to corporations such as Intel and Kikkoman Foods, who believe the quality of life for their employees and the resources needed for business success is outstanding. Its great shopping, restaurant and an excellent school system makes it an ideal location to raise a family.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
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Get Access To All JobsPhysician 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 visa 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.