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E-3 Visa Physician Assistant Jobs

Physician Assistant roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, requiring a master's degree and state licensure, both of which Australian PAs typically hold. U.S. health systems actively seek PA sponsorship candidates, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means your application moves on your timeline, not a random draw.

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Overview

Open Jobs69+
Work Type97% On-site
Top LocationRochester, NY
Most JobsMayo Clinic

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Assistant Attending Physician
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Assistant Attending Physician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Physicians
$235k - $520k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Regional MD - Air & Ocean
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Regional MD - Air & Ocean
FedEx Logistics
Los Angeles, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Sales
Procurement & Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
$16k - $20k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Public Assistance (PA) Project Delivery Manager
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Public Assistance (PA) Project Delivery Manager
AECOM
Orlando, Florida
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Project Management
Customer Service
$50 - $60/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Physician Assistant Education and Sciences Faculty
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Physician Assistant Education and Sciences Faculty
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Teaching & Instruction
Healthcare Administration
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Physician Executive Assistant
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Physician Executive Assistant
McKesson
Nashville, Tennessee
Administrative & Office Support
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Physician Assistant

Verify your NCCPA certification transfers cleanly

Australian PA qualifications aren't automatically recognised. You'll need a credential evaluation confirming your degree and clinical hours meet U.S. PA program equivalency before any employer can confidently proceed with your E-3 sponsorship.

Target hospital systems with existing E-3 history

Large hospital networks and academic medical centres file E-3 petitions more routinely than small private practices. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for certified LCAs under 'Physician Assistant' to identify employers already familiar with the process.

Address state licensure timing in your offer negotiation

Most states require you to hold a valid PA license before you can start work, but licensing can take 60 to 90 days after passing PANCE. Negotiate a start date that accounts for this gap so your employer's LCA filing timeline stays realistic.

Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork

Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle LCA certification with DOL and prepare your consulate package. This prevents common errors in the prevailing wage determination that delay or invalidate PA sponsorship applications.

Clarify supervising physician arrangements before filing

The E-3 LCA must reflect your actual employment structure. If your role involves multiple supervising physicians or a split between clinical settings, your employer needs to document this accurately or USCIS may issue a request for evidence on specialty occupation.

Prepare your nonimmigrant intent response for the consulate

E-3 visas require demonstrating nonimmigrant intent at your Australian consulate interview. Have a clear account of your U.S. employment plan and your ties to Australia, since consular officers routinely probe this for PA applicants on employer-sponsored visas.

E-3 Visa Physician Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Physician Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces PA roles from U.S. employers who have a history of E-3 and related visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to practices that have never sponsored before. Filtering by role and location shows you which health systems are actively open to Australian PA candidates.

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 a Physician Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

Yes. PA roles meet the E-3 specialty occupation standard because they normally require at least a master's degree in a specific field, physician assistant studies. USCIS consistently recognises PA positions as qualifying. Your employer will document this in the LCA filing, citing the educational requirement as a condition of the role.

How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Physician Assistant roles?

The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no annual cap and no lottery. H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a randomised selection process, meaning qualified PA applicants can wait years or never get selected. With the E-3, your application is filed directly once you have a job offer and a certified LCA, with no lottery risk.

Can I change PA employers after starting on an E-3 visa?

Yes, but you can't port your E-3 the way some other visas allow. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp at an Australian consulate before re-entering on the new sponsorship. Plan for a gap between roles or time the transition around an international trip.