Green Card Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Jobs
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, making this a realistic route to permanent U.S. residency for qualified PA professionals.
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TeamHealth is seeking a highly experienced and motivated emergency medicine physician assistant (PA-C) to join our team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care across two emergency department locations in Blackwell and Perry, Oklahoma. This position is based in rural emergency hospitals affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center and features solo PA coverage, requiring a high level of clinical autonomy and confidence in independent decision-making.
As a PA, you will practice at the top of your scope, managing patients of all acuity levels in a busy ED setting, with offsite physician supervision available for consultation and support.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform comprehensive medical screening exams, histories, and physical assessments for patients of all ages
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and emergent conditions across all levels of acuity
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and EKGs
- Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, airway management as credentialed)
- Initiate treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide patient education and discharge instructions
- Stabilize and manage critically ill patients, including coordination of transfers when necessary
- Collaborate with offsite supervising physicians as needed for complex cases
- Ensure accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
- Assist with patient flow and triage prioritization as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
- Current certification by NCCPA (PA-C)
- Active Oklahoma PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Minimum of 4 years of EM experience required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a solo coverage environment
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and comfort managing high-acuity patients
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULE
- Practice across two emergency department sites: Blackwell, Oklahoma, and Perry, Oklahoma
- Critical access hospital settings affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center
- Solo PA coverage with offsite physician supervision
- Rotating shifts (12s or 24s) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Busy EDs with a broad range of patient acuity
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
- 401k retirement plan
- APC focused education: procedure and skills labs
Interested in learning more? Apply today!
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BENEFITS
- Health insurance
- Professional liability insurance paid
- 401(k)
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program
- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
JOB INFO
Encouraged to Apply: All
Emergency Medicine
Physician Assistant
Stillwater Medical Blackwell
Blackwell, OK
Full-Time
Opening 65361BR
Your Recruiter:
Kable_Nunnally@teamhealth.com
Phone Number:
(865) 985-7133
INTRODUCTION
TeamHealth is seeking a highly experienced and motivated emergency medicine physician assistant (PA-C) to join our team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care across two emergency department locations in Blackwell and Perry, Oklahoma. This position is based in rural emergency hospitals affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center and features solo PA coverage, requiring a high level of clinical autonomy and confidence in independent decision-making.
As a PA, you will practice at the top of your scope, managing patients of all acuity levels in a busy ED setting, with offsite physician supervision available for consultation and support.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform comprehensive medical screening exams, histories, and physical assessments for patients of all ages
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and emergent conditions across all levels of acuity
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and EKGs
- Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, airway management as credentialed)
- Initiate treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide patient education and discharge instructions
- Stabilize and manage critically ill patients, including coordination of transfers when necessary
- Collaborate with offsite supervising physicians as needed for complex cases
- Ensure accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
- Assist with patient flow and triage prioritization as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
- Current certification by NCCPA (PA-C)
- Active Oklahoma PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Minimum of 4 years of EM experience required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a solo coverage environment
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and comfort managing high-acuity patients
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULE
- Practice across two emergency department sites: Blackwell, Oklahoma, and Perry, Oklahoma
- Critical access hospital settings affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center
- Solo PA coverage with offsite physician supervision
- Rotating shifts (12s or 24s) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Busy EDs with a broad range of patient acuity
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
- 401k retirement plan
- APC focused education: procedure and skills labs
Interested in learning more? Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
BENEFITS
- Health insurance
- Professional liability insurance paid
- 401(k)
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program
- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
JOB INFO
Encouraged to Apply: All
Emergency Medicine
Physician Assistant
Stillwater Medical Blackwell
Blackwell, OK
Full-Time
Opening 65361BR
Your Recruiter:
Kable_Nunnally@teamhealth.com
Phone Number:
(865) 985-7133
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Verify your NCCPA certification before applying
PERM labor certification requires the employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. Your NCCPA certification, state licensure, and DEA registration document that you meet the minimum requirements the employer lists in the job description, strengthening the recruitment test record.
Target health systems with established immigration support
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers are more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and a documented history of sponsoring PAs through PERM. Emergency departments with chronic staffing shortages have a stronger business-necessity case to present to DOL.
Search Migrate Mate for green card sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Physician Assistant roles. The platform shows employers who have filed employment-based petitions, so you're not guessing which health systems actually sponsor.
Determine your EB-2 or EB-3 category before the offer
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive PA experience, you likely qualify under EB-2. A bachelor's-level PA with standard experience falls under EB-3. The category affects your priority date and potential backlog if you're a national of a high-demand country.
Negotiate PERM filing into your employment agreement
PERM labor certification is an employer-driven process filed with DOL, but you can request a written commitment to initiate sponsorship within a defined timeframe after your start date. Getting this in writing prevents indefinite delays after you've already joined the team.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you transfer your green card case to a new employer in a same or similar occupation. For emergency medicine PAs, a role in urgent care or acute care typically meets the similarity standard.
Green Card Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants, EB-2 or EB-3?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 covers PAs who hold a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the specialty. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the stronger filing based on your credentials and the job requirements documented in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Physician Assistants?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Priority date backlogs also apply, especially for nationals of India and China, so the timeline is longer than H-1B visa but the outcome is permanent.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Physician Assistant roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on health systems that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for similar positions, rather than approaching employers who have no prior sponsorship infrastructure for PA roles.
What is the PERM labor certification process and what does my employer need to do?
PERM is a DOL process in which your employer first obtains a prevailing wage determination, then runs a timed recruitment campaign using specific advertising methods to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. If the recruitment test is satisfied, the employer files the PERM application with DOL. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you wait for your priority date to become current before filing for adjustment of status or consular processing.
Can I change hospitals after my employer starts the green card process?
You can change employers without losing your green card case under AC21 portability once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or similar occupation. Emergency medicine PA experience generally transfers to urgent care, acute care, or hospital medicine roles. Your approved I-140's priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in line.