H-1B Visa Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Dermatology Nurse Practitioners qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree in nursing. Demand is strong across private practices, academic medical centers, and dermatology groups, many of which have active H-1B filing histories. Cap-subject petitions fall under the 65,000 general cap, with a lottery each March.
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02090 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Dermatology
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F, day shift and can practice in any of the Wake Dermatology clinics.
Pay Range
$51.05 - $76.60
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree preferred
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Current applicable state Medical Board Medical License
- Certified by NCCPA
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
- Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines
- Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
- Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
- Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Exemplary organizational skills
- Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described herein
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Efficient team based care
- Professionalism and customer service skills essential
- Potential irregular hours and/or call
Physical Requirements:
Activity
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Bending
- Reaching with arms
- Finger and hand dexterity
- Talking
- Hearing
- Seeing
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:
- 20 lbs. maximum
- 50 lbs. maximum
- 100 lbs. maximum
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Participates in team focused patient care by means of patient examinations augmented by diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations/interventions in the medical and/or surgical theatres of health care. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (applicable state Medical Board or applicable state Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
Department:
02090 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Dermatology
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F, day shift and can practice in any of the Wake Dermatology clinics.
Pay Range
$51.05 - $76.60
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree preferred
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Current applicable state Medical Board Medical License
- Certified by NCCPA
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
- Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines
- Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
- Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure
- Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Exemplary organizational skills
- Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described herein
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Efficient team based care
- Professionalism and customer service skills essential
- Potential irregular hours and/or call
Physical Requirements:
Activity
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Bending
- Reaching with arms
- Finger and hand dexterity
- Talking
- Hearing
- Seeing
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:
- 20 lbs. maximum
- 50 lbs. maximum
- 100 lbs. maximum
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Participates in team focused patient care by means of patient examinations augmented by diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations/interventions in the medical and/or surgical theatres of health care. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (applicable state Medical Board or applicable state Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet H-1B requirements
H-1B eligibility for Nurse Practitioners depends on holding a master's-level degree, not just state licensure. Confirm your MSN or equivalent satisfies the specialty occupation standard before targeting employers, since a BSN alone typically won't qualify.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Nurse Practitioners SOC code before accepting an offer to confirm the salary meets DOL Level I through IV requirements.
Target dermatology groups with existing H-1B LCA filings
Private dermatology practices sponsor less frequently than hospital systems. On Migrate Mate, filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in healthcare to find dermatology groups that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for clinical NP roles.
Register for the lottery by the March USCIS deadline
H-1B cap-subject registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. Missing the registration window means waiting another full year, so align your job search and offer timeline to give your employer enough lead time to file.
Clarify supervisory structure to avoid RFE issues
USCIS scrutinizes NP petitions when the supervising physician arrangement is ambiguous. Get written documentation of your collaborative practice agreement or supervision structure before filing, as vague employer relationships are a common trigger for Requests for Evidence.
Negotiate employer payment of H-1B filing fees upfront
Employers are legally required to pay certain USCIS H-1B filing fees and cannot deduct them from your wages. Confirm in writing before signing an offer that your employer covers the I-129 petition fee and any applicable asylum program surcharge.
H-1B Visa Dermatology Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the qualification depends on your degree level, not your job title. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, in a specific specialty. For Nurse Practitioners, this generally means holding an MSN or higher. A BSN without a graduate degree typically does not satisfy the specialty occupation standard for an H-1B petition.
Do dermatology private practices sponsor H-1B visas?
Some do, but they sponsor far less frequently than large hospital systems or academic medical centers. Smaller practices often lack in-house HR or immigration counsel, which makes them less likely to initiate a new sponsorship. Searching Migrate Mate for dermatology employers with verified LCA filing history is the fastest way to identify practices that have already completed the sponsorship process for clinical NP roles.
What is the H-1B cap and how does it affect my job search timeline?
Most Dermatology NP positions are with cap-subject employers, meaning your petition competes in the annual H-1B lottery capped at 65,000 general visas. USCIS opens registration each March for an October 1 start date. If you're selected, your employer files the full petition by June. This timeline means you'll typically need an offer secured no later than February to participate in that year's lottery cycle.
Can a Dermatology NP employer file H-1B if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and many NPs use OPT while their H-1B petition is pending. If you're on STEM OPT, the cap-gap provision can extend your work authorization through September 30 if your petition is timely filed and selected. Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to take advantage of the STEM OPT extension, which is a prerequisite many dermatology practices overlook before hiring international NPs.
What documents should I prepare before an employer agrees to sponsor my H-1B?
You'll need your MSN diploma and official transcripts, your state NP license and prescriptive authority documentation, your collaborative practice agreement or supervising physician letter, and your DEA registration if applicable. Employers also need your I-94, current visa stamp copy, and any prior H-1B approval notices. Having these organized in advance speeds up the LCA filing and reduces the risk of preventable delays.