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Advanced Practice Provider roles, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's-level degree in a specific clinical field. Large health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty groups are active H-1B sponsors for APPs.
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Position Summary:
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to provide specialty medical care within the outpatient and surgical settings. This position is located in Wauwatosa, WI at the Tosa Center location as well as Menomonee Falls, WI. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.
Position Highlights:
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring Plastic Surgery intervention in outpatient environment
- Supports surgeons with procedures in the operating room
- Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and/or admission and transfer orders
- Orders, performs, and interprets screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicates and documents information
- Privileged to perform procedures beyond core as identified by the Plastic Surgery services
- Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care
- Attends required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission
- Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients receiving care of this team through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard
- Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associates, and current literature
Schedule:
Scheduling flexibility required to provide for an appropriate level of patient care coverage. May require evening or weekend hours in the future based on business needs.
Monday-Friday with expectations for coverage during core business hours.
- Required: Full Time, 1.0 FTE
- Required: Salaried (Exempt)
Department/Division Highlights:
- The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Plastic Surgery has thirteen full-time plastic surgeons who specialize in every aspect of plastic surgery including reconstructive surgery, breast surgery, cosmetic surgery, hand and upper extremity surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, craniofacial surgery, and cancer reconstruction
- We have a psychologist on our staff as well as fellows, residents, physician assistants, nurses, and other staff members who are dedicated to providing the best in plastic surgery care
- The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients as a member of the Department of Plastic Surgery
- The APP will have a strong foundation in evidence based practice and ensure an environment of safe quality care
Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Previous APP Plastic Surgery experience preferred.
Minimum Education:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.
Minimum Requirements:
- BLS Certified (American Heart Association Basic Life Support)
- DEA Eligibility
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Wisconsin APRN Licensure
- APRN Certification
- Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization or historical certification equivalent
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)
- Family NP (FNP)
Physician Assistant
- Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
- Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Kate Dillon, Physician and APP Recruiter, Sr.
katdillon@mcw.edu
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Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Advanced Practice Provider
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires your APP role to demand a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Pull the O*NET profile for your exact title to confirm the education requirement language before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers.
Target academic medical centers first
Teaching hospitals and university health systems file cap-exempt H-1B petitions year-round, bypassing the annual lottery. If you're early in your job search, prioritizing these employers removes the lottery risk entirely.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter APP jobs by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for clinical roles. This narrows your list to organizations that have already navigated the process for positions like yours.
Benchmark your wage against DOL prevailing levels
Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run your job title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to flag any gap that could complicate LCA certification.
Confirm state licensure before the I-129 is filed
USCIS requires APPs to hold an active state license in the intended work state at the time of filing. Delays in state board processing can stall the entire petition, so start the licensure application as soon as you receive a verbal offer.
Clarify who covers petition and attorney fees
Employers are legally required to pay the I-129 filing fee, but premium processing and legal fees are sometimes negotiated. Ask HR specifically which costs are employer-paid before signing your offer letter to avoid surprises at filing.
H-1B Visa Advanced Practice Provider: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Advanced Practice Provider roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, most APP titles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific clinical field. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists typically meet the specialty occupation standard. USCIS evaluates the actual job requirements, not just the job title, so your offer letter and job description need to reflect the degree requirement explicitly.
Can I get an H-1B for an APP role without going through the lottery?
If your employer is a qualifying nonprofit research organization, university, or affiliated teaching hospital, they can file a cap-exempt H-1B petition at any time of year without lottery selection. Many large academic medical systems qualify. For cap-subject employers, you'd need to be selected in the annual lottery, which opens registration each March. Use Migrate Mate to identify cap-exempt employers actively hiring APPs.
What happens to my H-1B if I switch from one APP role to another employer?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date. Under AC21 portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, and your license must be active in the new state if you're relocating.
Does my foreign nursing or clinical degree meet H-1B requirements?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in the relevant clinical field. A credential evaluation from a recognized agency is typically required to establish equivalency. For APPs from countries with three-year degree programs, work experience may be used to supplement the academic credential under USCIS equivalency guidelines. Your employer's immigration attorney will coordinate the evaluation.
How do I find health systems that actively sponsor H-1B visas for APP roles?
Look for employers with a documented history of filing Labor Condition Applications for clinical APP titles. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which health systems have filed for roles matching your occupation code. Migrate Mate surfaces this data filtered by job title and location, so you can focus your applications on employers who have already sponsored APPs rather than educating a reluctant HR team from scratch.