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Get Access To All JobsJob Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
Building: Columbia University Medical Center
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Division Administrators in the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing vascular care services in the office; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They will also work closely with the Vascular Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
Responsibilities
- Will assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.
- Assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination.
- Assists with ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.
- Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
- Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections / infusions in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Provides guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
- Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
- Provides recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
- Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education. Also provide quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team. Will also comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
- Assists with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- Reviews results / calls back patients / ensures prompt documentation as directed by the supervising physician.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum education:
- Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education.
Minimum related experience:
- 3-5 years of related experience.
Minimum licensing/certifications required upon start date:
- Current NYS RN and NP Licenses
- ANCC Board Certification
- BLS Certification
- NYS DEA Certification
Other Requirements
Qualifications for candidates include but are not limited to the following:
- Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.
- Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Ability to manage and coordinate a patient case load.
- Work within a collaborative agreement/protocols with a physician and health care team.
- Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.
- High level multitasker.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
Building: Columbia University Medical Center
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Division Administrators in the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing vascular care services in the office; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They will also work closely with the Vascular Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
Responsibilities
- Will assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.
- Assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination.
- Assists with ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.
- Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
- Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections / infusions in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Provides guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
- Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
- Provides recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
- Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education. Also provide quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team. Will also comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
- Assists with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- Reviews results / calls back patients / ensures prompt documentation as directed by the supervising physician.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum education:
- Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education.
Minimum related experience:
- 3-5 years of related experience.
Minimum licensing/certifications required upon start date:
- Current NYS RN and NP Licenses
- ANCC Board Certification
- BLS Certification
- NYS DEA Certification
Other Requirements
Qualifications for candidates include but are not limited to the following:
- Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.
- Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.
- Ability to manage and coordinate a patient case load.
- Work within a collaborative agreement/protocols with a physician and health care team.
- Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.
- High level multitasker.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in NP
Target hospitals with established PERM history
Health systems that routinely sponsor foreign clinicians already have immigration counsel on retainer and understand DOL prevailing-wage requirements. Smaller private practices often lack the infrastructure to complete a multi-year PERM process.
Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 before accepting an offer
If you hold a master's degree and the role requires one, your employer can file under EB-2, which can shorten your wait significantly for most countries. Confirm the job description supports that classification before the offer is finalized.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage obligation
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and practice setting. Your offer must meet or exceed this figure throughout the PERM and I-140 process, not just at hire.
Search for sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter NP roles by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to identify employers who have successfully completed PERM filings for advanced practice clinicians, cutting out the guesswork of cold outreach.
Understand concurrent filing and its timing advantage
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently rather than waiting in separate queues. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether your country of birth makes concurrent filing realistic.
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Find NP JobsNP Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do NP roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most NP positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree and licensure. If the role formally requires a master's degree in nursing or a related field, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead, which can mean a shorter wait time for professionals born in countries without significant backlogs. The job description on the PERM application must accurately reflect whichever classification your employer selects.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for NPs?
The green card route through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that requires repeated renewal. There is no annual lottery and no cap concern at the EB-3 level for most countries, unlike the H-1B. The trade-off is time: PERM recruitment and DOL review can take 12 to 24 months before the I-140 is even filed, so starting early matters.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for an NP employer?
Your employer must conduct DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including job postings and newspaper advertisements, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. USCIS and DOL require this good-faith effort before the application is submitted. Any qualified U.S. applicant who applies during the recruitment window can reset the process, so employers with active HR teams run this more smoothly than those without dedicated support.
How can I find NP employers who will actually sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to filter NP job listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This surfaces health systems and practice groups that have completed PERM filings for advanced practice clinicians before, rather than employers who might consider sponsorship in theory but have never done it.
Does my NP specialization affect green card eligibility or timeline?
Specialization affects both the PERM job description and the prevailing wage tier your employer must meet, but it does not change your eligibility category or priority date queue. Specialties with documented U.S. worker shortages, such as psychiatric or rural primary care, may face less PERM audit risk because employer recruitment efforts are easier to substantiate. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specialty to understand how DOL classifies the role.
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