Green Card Pediatric Physician Assistant Jobs
Pediatric Physician Assistant roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which lets U.S. employers permanently hire foreign-trained PAs. Hospitals, pediatric practices, and children's health systems regularly sponsor qualified candidates. Your master's degree and NCCPA certification are the credentials that drive eligibility.
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Department of Pediatrics
Job Description
This is a dual posting with job ID 59505. 1 opening available. The final title will depend on the qualifications of the final candidate.
Job Details:
Step into a Pediatric Endocrinology Weight Management opportunity and proactively invest in pediatric wellness to improve long-term pediatric health outcomes.
This role will specialize in weight management and provide medical care for pediatric patients in collaboration with and under the supervision of an Endocrinologist. You will have the opportunity to teach as you work collaboratively with our medical students and residents.
Opportunity Highlights:
- New Children’s Hospital Opened in June of 2024
- Predictable Mon-Fri Schedule
- No call
- Access to 30 pediatric subspecialties
- Competitive salary with outstanding university benefits
About Columbia, MO:
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award-winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”
- Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
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6 Most affordable outdoorsy places to live by Realtor.com June 2022
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28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
- 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools
If the prospect of changing the future of healthcare is exciting to you, please contact Lori Schutte – text or phone 314-443-6137 or email lschutte@health.missouri.edu.
Shift
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $90,251.20 - $147,284.00 annually
Grade: PAT - 012
University Title: PHYS AST SPEC CARE SC
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Hiring Department
Department of Pediatrics
Job Description
This is a dual posting with job ID 59505. 1 opening available. The final title will depend on the qualifications of the final candidate.
Job Details:
Step into a Pediatric Endocrinology Weight Management opportunity and proactively invest in pediatric wellness to improve long-term pediatric health outcomes.
This role will specialize in weight management and provide medical care for pediatric patients in collaboration with and under the supervision of an Endocrinologist. You will have the opportunity to teach as you work collaboratively with our medical students and residents.
Opportunity Highlights:
- New Children’s Hospital Opened in June of 2024
- Predictable Mon-Fri Schedule
- No call
- Access to 30 pediatric subspecialties
- Competitive salary with outstanding university benefits
About Columbia, MO:
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award-winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”
- Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
-
6 Most affordable outdoorsy places to live by Realtor.com June 2022
-
28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
- 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools
If the prospect of changing the future of healthcare is exciting to you, please contact Lori Schutte – text or phone 314-443-6137 or email lschutte@health.missouri.edu.
Shift
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $90,251.20 - $147,284.00 annually
Grade: PAT - 012
University Title: PHYS AST SPEC CARE SC
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Pediatric Physician Assistant
Verify your NCCPA certification transfers correctly
USCIS reviews foreign PA credentials through a combination of degree equivalency and state licensure. Confirm your NCCPA certification and any foreign medical training aligns with the specialty occupation definition before your employer files the PERM application.
Target pediatric health systems with PERM history
Children's hospitals and large pediatric group practices file PERM applications far more often than solo or small outpatient clinics. Focus your search on employers whose hiring patterns show a track record of sponsoring clinical staff for permanent residency.
Search sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Pediatric Physician Assistant roles by green card sponsorship history. Seeing which employers have filed PERM applications for PA roles saves you from pursuing positions where sponsorship is unlikely to be offered.
Ask about the prevailing wage tier before accepting
DOL assigns a wage tier during PERM that affects both your offer letter and the recruitment process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your metro area so you can confirm the offer meets the required level before signing.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility for your credentials
A master's degree in physician assistant studies typically supports EB-2 classification for advanced-degree professionals, while a bachelor's-level PA degree routes through EB-3. Clarify with your employer which category they intend to file under, since this affects your priority date timeline.
Request that your employer start PERM before your H-1B renewal
PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months before you even reach the I-140 stage. If you're currently on H-1B visa status, ask your employer to initiate PERM at least two years before your six-year H-1B limit to avoid a gap in status.
Green Card Pediatric Physician Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pediatric Physician Assistant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your degree. A master's degree in physician assistant studies qualifies you as an advanced-degree professional under EB-2. A bachelor's-level PA degree routes through EB-3 as a skilled worker. Your employer selects the category when filing PERM, so confirm which one applies to your credentials before the process begins.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Pediatric PA roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and the process is not capped by registration cycles. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status combined typically take two to four years depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing queues.
What credentials does USCIS expect when reviewing a Pediatric PA green card petition?
USCIS looks at your accredited PA degree, active NCCPA certification, and state licensure in the state where you'll practice. Foreign-trained applicants may need a credential evaluation to establish degree equivalency. Your employer's PERM application also defines the minimum requirements for the role, so those must match your actual qualifications exactly.
How can I find employers who sponsor Pediatric PA roles for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Pediatric Physician Assistant positions filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to practices that have never filed PERM applications for clinical staff. Children's hospitals and pediatric health systems are the most active sponsoring employer type in this specialty.
Can my employer start PERM while I am still on OPT or H-1B status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is independent of your current nonimmigrant status. Your employer can begin the DOL recruitment and filing process while you remain authorized to work under OPT or H-1B. Starting early matters because the PERM stage alone can take 12 to 18 months, and you'll want your I-140 filed before any status deadline approaches.