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Family Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Physician shortages in underserved areas and rural health systems make sponsorship common, and board certification strengthens your application.
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Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Fulltime Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Leominster, 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:
- Schedule: three 12 hour clinical shifts per week and additional administrative time.
- APCs see approximately 2 patients per hour.
- Our model focuses on patient quality rather than productivity. Provide high-quality care in a system designed to focus on value-based care.
- Access to Reliant Medical Group's medical specialists including behavioral health and dermatology.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- State-of-the-art/award winning EPIC EMR System.
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:
- Compensation based on quality of care not just number of patients seen.
- Dedicated CME Time & Allowance.
- Excellent PTO package.
- Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions.
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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:
- Able to obtain Board Certification as a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- Certification to care for patients of all ages - pediatrics through adults.
- Able to obtain Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in urgent care or emergency medicine.
- Active DEA License.
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. 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.
OptumCare is 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Fulltime Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Leominster, 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:
- Schedule: three 12 hour clinical shifts per week and additional administrative time.
- APCs see approximately 2 patients per hour.
- Our model focuses on patient quality rather than productivity. Provide high-quality care in a system designed to focus on value-based care.
- Access to Reliant Medical Group's medical specialists including behavioral health and dermatology.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- State-of-the-art/award winning EPIC EMR System.
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:
- Compensation based on quality of care not just number of patients seen.
- Dedicated CME Time & Allowance.
- Excellent PTO package.
- Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions.
- Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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:
- Able to obtain Board Certification as a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- Certification to care for patients of all ages - pediatrics through adults.
- Able to obtain Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in urgent care or emergency medicine.
- Active DEA License.
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $113,000 - $173,500. 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.
OptumCare is 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.
OptumCare is 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 Family Practitioner
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
PERM filings for Family Practitioners require proof of foreign medical graduate credentials. Confirm your Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification is current and your state medical license is active before any employer begins the labor certification process.
Target Federally Qualified Health Centers strategically
Federally Qualified Health Centers and rural health clinics face chronic physician shortages, making them practiced PERM sponsors. These employers often have existing immigration counsel and understand the EB-2 National Interest Waiver pathway available to physicians serving medically underserved populations.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Family Practitioner openings by employers with active green card filing history. This cuts out health systems that advertise roles but lack established PERM infrastructure, saving you weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
DOL must issue a prevailing wage determination before your employer can file the PERM application. Confirm the offered salary meets or exceeds the OFLC Wage Search figure for your specialty and geographic area, since an underpaying offer restarts the DOL wage process.
Clarify whether EB-2 NIW or PERM fits your situation
Physicians who commit to full-time clinical work in a Health Professional Shortage Area for five years can self-petition under EB-2 National Interest Waiver, bypassing employer-sponsored PERM entirely. USCIS reviews both pathways, but the NIW route removes dependence on a single employer.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for PERM timing
PERM labor certification alone averages over a year at DOL before the I-140 can be filed. Align your employment start date, any J-1 visa waiver obligations, and H-1B visa cap-gap or O-1 visa status so you remain authorized throughout the green card queue.
Green Card Family Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Family Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Family Practitioners qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you pursue a National Interest Waiver by committing to clinical work in a Health Professional Shortage Area. EB-3 covers licensed physicians in roles where a standard medical degree meets the position's requirements. Your employer's immigration counsel typically recommends the category based on your credentials and the facility's needs.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for physicians?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a six-year limit and an annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no expiration and no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for many nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 processing together can take two or more years before you receive a priority date, compared to H-1B status that can activate within months.
What is the PERM process like for a Family Practitioner role?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, demonstrating through documented recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. For physicians, recruitment steps include journal advertising and job postings that meet DOL standards. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS, and you wait for a current priority date before filing for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
Can I find Family Practitioner jobs with confirmed green card sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate filters Family Practitioner openings by employers with documented green card filing history, so you can focus on health systems and clinics that already have PERM infrastructure in place. This is more reliable than asking recruiters at the outset, since many employers will only confirm sponsorship intent after an offer is extended.
Does a J-1 waiver affect my green card sponsorship timeline?
If you trained on a J-1 visa and received a Conrad 30 or federal agency waiver, you're typically required to work at the sponsoring facility for three years before changing employers or adjusting status. Your PERM priority date can be established during this service period, but you generally cannot complete adjustment of status until the waiver obligation is fulfilled. Confirm the exact terms of your waiver agreement with your immigration attorney before negotiating an offer.