H-1B Visa Anesthesiologist Assistant Jobs
Anesthesiologist Assistant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring a master's degree from an accredited AA program. Hospital systems, academic medical centers, and large anesthesia groups file H-1B visa petitions for AAs, but cap-subject slots mean timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Department:
Advance Practice Provider Anesthesiology
Job Description:
General Description:
Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department. Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations. Obtains informed consent for anesthesia. Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care. Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist. Supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide competent clinical care consistent with professional standards including but not limited to:
- Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department.
- Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist.
- Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations.
- Obtains informed consent for anesthesia.
- Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care.
- Provide supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.
- Report and be accountable to the manager/director/clinical leader, while coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the approved clinical process in a hospital setting.
- Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
- Be accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into clinical care.
- Engage in ongoing professional development.
- Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate clinical knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Successful completion of a program for the education and training of anesthesiologist assistants approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
- Successfully passed the national certifying examination through the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologists Assistants within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements
Experience:
- None
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
- Active medical license through the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in Oklahoma
- PALS or ACLS certified.
- Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients served.
- Demonstrated critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles relative to the patient’s age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers and subordinates.
- Keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
- Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Department:
Advance Practice Provider Anesthesiology
Job Description:
General Description:
Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department. Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures. Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations. Obtains informed consent for anesthesia. Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care. Consultation on airway management, participation in codes at the direction of a supervising anesthesiologist. Supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide competent clinical care consistent with professional standards including but not limited to:
- Provide safe quality age appropriate anesthesia using established guidelines of clinical privileges approved by the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department.
- Administration of anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgeries and other medical procedures under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist.
- Provides and documents pre and post anesthetic evaluations.
- Obtains informed consent for anesthesia.
- Provides induction, maintenance, emergence and post anesthesia care.
- Provide supportive assistance to residents and medical students on anesthesia rotations.
- Report and be accountable to the manager/director/clinical leader, while coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the approved clinical process in a hospital setting.
- Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
- Be accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into clinical care.
- Engage in ongoing professional development.
- Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate clinical knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Successful completion of a program for the education and training of anesthesiologist assistants approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
- Successfully passed the national certifying examination through the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologists Assistants within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements
Experience:
- None
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
- Active medical license through the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in Oklahoma
- PALS or ACLS certified.
- Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients served.
- Demonstrated critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skills.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles relative to the patient’s age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers and subordinates.
- Keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
- Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Anesthesiologist Assistant
Verify your NCCAA certification before applying
USCIS requires proof of licensure and national certification for AA roles. Confirm your NCCAA certification is current and that your master's degree transcripts are ready to attach to a petition before you start outreach to employers.
Target anesthesia groups billing under hospital contracts
Hospital-employed AA positions and contracted anesthesia groups both file H-1B petitions, but large anesthesia practices often move faster than hospital HR departments. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers with active H-1B LCA filings specifically for AA or anesthesiologist assistant job codes.
Check state licensure requirements before accepting offers
Only about half of U.S. states license AAs independently. An employer can file your H-1B petition in a state where AAs can't legally practice, so confirm the state's AA licensure status and your eligibility before the offer letter is drafted.
Confirm your employer will file before the March registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for the October 1 cap. If your employer hasn't assigned immigration counsel or started OFLC Wage Search documentation by February, your petition may miss the cycle entirely.
Request prevailing wage documentation from your employer
DOL requires the LCA to certify a wage at or above the prevailing level for your SOC code and work location. Ask your employer to pull your wage level from the OFLC Wage Search before the offer letter is finalized so your compensation is already compliant.
Understand cap-exempt employer options if you miss the lottery
Hospitals affiliated with accredited medical schools qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers under USCIS rules. If you don't get selected in the annual lottery, a role at a qualifying academic medical center lets you file outside the cap at any time.
H-1B Visa Anesthesiologist Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Anesthesiologist Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Anesthesiologist Assistant as a specialty occupation because the role requires a master's degree from an accredited AA program as a standard industry requirement. Your employer will document this in the H-1B petition, typically citing national accreditation standards and the academic prerequisites set by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Anesthesiologist Assistants?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and contracted anesthesia groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for AA roles. Cap-exempt academic medical centers can file at any time, while private anesthesia practices must file during the annual April lottery window. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for AA roles on Migrate Mate.
How does state licensure affect my H-1B petition as an Anesthesiologist Assistant?
State licensure is a condition of H-1B approval for AAs. Not all states have enacted AA practice acts, so USCIS expects the petition to demonstrate you can legally practice in the state where the job is located. If your target state doesn't license AAs, your petition will likely face a Request for Evidence or denial regardless of your credentials.
Can an Anesthesiologist Assistant work at multiple sites on one H-1B petition?
Your employer must file a separate LCA with DOL for each worksite location, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and any facility where you provide services. If you'll rotate across multiple locations, confirm your employer is filing location-specific LCAs before you start. Working at an uncovered site can create compliance issues for both you and the employer.
What happens to my H-1B status if the anesthesia group loses its hospital contract?
If your employer loses the contract that funds your position, your H-1B authorization doesn't automatically transfer. You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period expires to maintain lawful status.