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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruiting efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. CGFNS credential verification, state licensure, and NCLEX passage are prerequisites that shape your sponsorship timeline and which employers can realistically file on your behalf.
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INTRODUCTION
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Primary Care Provider - Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join our team in Weymouth, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently manage a defined panel of primary care patients, providing longitudinal, relationship-based care
- Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory primary care setting
- Manage acute and chronic conditions and serve as the author and supervisor of patient care plans
- Make clinically appropriate determinations regarding in-office management versus referral to specialty or emergency care
- Manage inbox responsibilities, including test results, patient messaging, medication management, and referrals
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including RNs, pharmacists, population health, behavioral health, and specialists
- Partner with patients and families to support shared decision-making and whole-person care
- Provide consultation regarding hospitalized patients within the assigned panel
- Support practice efficiency, quality initiatives, and standardized clinical workflows
WHAT MAKES AN OPTUM ORGANIZATION DIFFERENT?
- As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go - geographically or professionally - you can do it here
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Competitive compensation, with incentives tied to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Dedicated CME time and generous annual allowance to support professional growth
- Robust 401(k) including employer funded contributions
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Partnership opportunities with OptumCare
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified external candidates
- Dax AI ambient scribe technology
- e-Consults to specialists
- Mobile integrated health, bringing care to patients at home when needed
- Smart RX, 30+ templates in EMR, time saving system, increasing ability to manage the medications
Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet all of the following:
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Licensure & Education
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Nurse Practitioner (NP): Master's degree (MSN) and national certification (ANCC or AANP) or Physician Assistant (PA): Master's degree and certification by NCCPA
- Active, unrestricted Massachusetts NP or PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Active DEA and MCSR (or ability to obtain prior to start)
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Current BLS certification
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Experience & Scope
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Minimum of three (3) years of experience independently managing a full primary care patient panel
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Experience includes responsibility for:
- Preventive care
- Longitudinal care
- Chronic disease management
- Care coordination and follow-up
- Experience caring for adult patients ages 65 and older
- Demonstrated experience practicing in an ambulatory primary care setting, not limited to episodic, urgent, or specialty-only care
- Prior responsibility for inbox management, test results follow-up, patient messaging, and referral coordination
- Applicants who do not currently meet these required qualifications may be eligible for future transition into a fully paneled role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the APC position and discuss their interest during the interview process.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience practicing in a value-based, population health, or coordinated care model
- Experience managing medically complex adult patients with multiple chronic conditions
- Prior practice within a team-based primary care model utilizing interdisciplinary support
- Experience working within standardized clinical pathways or quality initiatives
- Epic EHR experience
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Verify your CGFNS credentials before applying
CGFNS credential verification is a DOL and USCIS requirement for foreign-trained nurses pursuing PERM-based sponsorship. Starting this process early prevents your employer's I-140 filing from stalling while your educational equivalency is still pending.
Target hospital systems with active PERM filings
Large health systems and academic medical centers file PERM applications regularly for NP roles, making them far more capable of managing the recruitment documentation and prevailing-wage steps than smaller practices encountering the process for the first time.
Check prevailing wage requirements using OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer's posted salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and location. A wage shortfall discovered after PERM filing triggers a denial that restarts your entire priority date clock.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification with your employer
NP roles with a master's degree requirement typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship, which can mean shorter wait times for certain countries. Ask the employer which category they intend to file under before signing any employment agreement.
Search for green card sponsoring NP employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters NP job listings by employers who have a documented history of green card sponsorship, so you're not spending time on applications where PERM is off the table before the first interview.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer letter
PERM labor certification can take 18 months or longer from initial filing to I-140 approval. Getting written confirmation of when your employer will initiate the process protects you if the practice is acquired or your supervisor changes before filing begins.
Green Card Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
NP roles can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines the position. EB-2 applies when the job genuinely requires a master's degree, which many NP positions do. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's plus licensure meets the stated minimum. Your employer's PERM labor certification will specify the category, so confirm their intended classification before accepting an offer.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for NPs?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa, so there's no renewal cycle or employer-change anxiety once your green card is approved. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, though per-country backlogs can extend timelines for applicants from high-demand countries. The full PERM-to-green-card process typically runs two to four years for most nationalities.
Which employers commonly sponsor green cards for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners?
Large hospital networks, VA medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and academic medical institutions file PERM applications for NP roles most consistently. These organizations have dedicated HR or immigration teams that understand the DOL recruitment documentation requirements. Smaller private practices sometimes sponsor but may lack the administrative infrastructure to manage the process without specialized immigration counsel.
How can I find NP jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate surfaces NP job listings filtered by employers with a documented PERM filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to practices that have never sponsored a foreign worker. Because PERM sponsorship requires employer commitment well before your green card is approved, targeting employers already familiar with the process significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment falling through mid-filing.
Does my foreign nursing degree affect PERM eligibility or processing time?
Yes. USCIS and DOL require that your foreign credentials be evaluated for equivalency with U.S. educational requirements before your employer can complete the PERM application. CGFNS provides the standard credential evaluation for foreign-trained nurses. Delays in obtaining your evaluation report directly delay your employer's PERM filing date, which is also your priority date, so starting CGFNS early is critical.