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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Henry Ford Hospital
Status: Full-Time | Rotating
Schedule: 3 Days/Week
Setting: 100% Inpatient | Adult Patients
Call/Weekends: Rotating Weekends/Holidays. No call.
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the CVICU/Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider team at Henry Ford Main Hospital. This role involves advanced ICU-level assessment and management of complex cardiac surgery patients, including those supported with mechanical circulatory support (MCS), as well as performance of select invasive procedures. Responsibilities also include inpatient history and physicals, consultations, and pre/post-operative evaluation of patients undergoing cardiac interventions in collaboration with the cardiac surgery and critical care teams. Candidates must be board certified with an active Michigan APP license and have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in an ICU setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses
- Manage bloodborne pathogen exposures and vaccination programs
- Perform medical surveillance and respirator fit testing
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and CDC guidelines
Why Henry Ford Health
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
- Meaningful impact on employee health and safety
Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Qualifications
- NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
- Current Michigan licensure
- BLS required
- Min. 3 years of APP experience, with at least 1 year ICU experience.
- CSU-ALS certification, ECMO certification
Education & Training
- Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
- Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Licensure
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)
Certification
- NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
- PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Required Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
- PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
- NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Location: Henry Ford Hospital
Status: Full-Time | Rotating
Schedule: 3 Days/Week
Setting: 100% Inpatient | Adult Patients
Call/Weekends: Rotating Weekends/Holidays. No call.
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the CVICU/Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider team at Henry Ford Main Hospital. This role involves advanced ICU-level assessment and management of complex cardiac surgery patients, including those supported with mechanical circulatory support (MCS), as well as performance of select invasive procedures. Responsibilities also include inpatient history and physicals, consultations, and pre/post-operative evaluation of patients undergoing cardiac interventions in collaboration with the cardiac surgery and critical care teams. Candidates must be board certified with an active Michigan APP license and have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in an ICU setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses
- Manage bloodborne pathogen exposures and vaccination programs
- Perform medical surveillance and respirator fit testing
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and CDC guidelines
Why Henry Ford Health
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
- Meaningful impact on employee health and safety
Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Qualifications
- NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
- Current Michigan licensure
- BLS required
- Min. 3 years of APP experience, with at least 1 year ICU experience.
- CSU-ALS certification, ECMO certification
Education & Training
- Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
- Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Licensure
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)
Certification
- NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
- PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Required Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
- PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
- NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials transfer to U.S. licensing
Australian nursing qualifications require CGFNS evaluation and state board approval before a U.S. employer can sponsor you. Start the credential review early, state NP licensure processing adds weeks to your timeline and must be resolved before an LCA can be filed.
Target health systems with existing E-3 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter NP roles by employers who have previously filed E-3 LCAs. These employers already understand the process, reducing delays caused by HR teams encountering the visa type for the first time.
Clarify your specialty when approaching recruiters
NP sponsorship decisions often hinge on your specialty area. An acute care NP and a family NP are hired through different departments and credentialing pathways, so make your specialty explicit in your application to avoid mismatched screening.
Confirm the job offer specifies a specialty occupation
The E-3 requires the role to meet the DOL specialty occupation definition. NP positions must require a graduate degree in nursing, not just any bachelor's. Ask your prospective employer to confirm the job description reflects this requirement before the LCA is drafted.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and consulate prep
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the DOL LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation end-to-end. This is particularly useful for NPs navigating state licensure and credentialing delays alongside the federal filing timeline.
Prepare for a gap between offer and start date
LCA certification and consulate scheduling for NP roles routinely takes four to eight weeks. Negotiate a start date that accounts for this window, and provide your employer with a written summary of the E-3 filing steps so their HR team can plan accordingly.
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Find Nurse Practitioner JobsNurse Practitioner E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Nurse Practitioner jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search NP roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-screening roles without knowing whether sponsorship is viable. Migrate Mate surfaces positions matched to E-3 eligibility, saving you the back-and-forth with HR teams who have never heard of the visa.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an NP role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, if the position requires a master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Most NP roles meet the DOL specialty occupation standard because graduate-level education is a standard industry requirement for the title. Roles that list a bachelor's as sufficient, or that blend NP duties with general registered nursing work, may face scrutiny during LCA review, so the job description wording matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Nurse Practitioners?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, which means an Australian NP with a qualifying job offer can apply at any time of year and begin work once the visa is issued. The H-1B, by contrast, is subject to an annual cap and random selection, so a qualified NP can be rejected simply due to lottery odds. For Australian citizens, the E-3 is the more reliable path.
Can I change NP employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new E-3 visa tied to the new position. Unlike some visa categories, the E-3 does not transfer automatically between employers. You'll need to coordinate the timing carefully so your new employer's LCA is certified before your current visa period ends, particularly if your state NP license is tied to a specific employer sponsorship.
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