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Nurse Practitioner roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a master's-level NP degree in a specific clinical area. Large health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for NP roles, filing LCAs that certify wages at or above DOL prevailing levels for your specialty and location.
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Advanced Practice Provider (FT) – Endocrinology
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to work with its collegial and caring Endocrinology team. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week with clinical responsibilities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
This role will require:
- Serving on the Inpatient Glucose Management Service (GMS), joining a team of three Nurse Practitioners whose main responsibility is to provide diabetes care, especially insulin and glucose management, to the DHMC inpatient population.
- Conducting outpatient clinics to support patients who have been discharged by the inpatient service, as well as working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to evaluate, treat, and teach patients with a specific focus on endocrine, thyroid, and diabetes care.
- This is a predominantly Monday through Friday day shift position, with at least 3-weekend shifts expected per year. There is no call expectation for this position, and daily flexible hospital rounding time is expected in order to provide continuity care for inpatient diabetes management, while the outpatient clinic is scheduled in the afternoon.
The ideal candidate is a team player, flexible, and possesses strong communication skills. Experience with diabetes management or as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) is ideal, but not required to apply for the position. The position will be eligible for an academic appointment with the Geisel School of Medicine.
What Dartmouth-Hitchcock has to offer you:
- Established patient base
- Collegial environment and referrals
- Ties to the Academic Medical Center
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Dedicated CME time and funds
What New England has to offer you:
- Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
- Access to major cities and airports
- Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
- Driving distance to the seacoast/ocean
- The abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of New Hampshire.
- Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
- NCCPA certification or board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Provider
Pay Range: $123,635.20/Yr. - $144,352.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
Shift: Day
Job ID: 41008
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
Overview
Advanced Practice Provider (FT) – Endocrinology
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to work with its collegial and caring Endocrinology team. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week with clinical responsibilities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
This role will require:
- Serving on the Inpatient Glucose Management Service (GMS), joining a team of three Nurse Practitioners whose main responsibility is to provide diabetes care, especially insulin and glucose management, to the DHMC inpatient population.
- Conducting outpatient clinics to support patients who have been discharged by the inpatient service, as well as working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to evaluate, treat, and teach patients with a specific focus on endocrine, thyroid, and diabetes care.
- This is a predominantly Monday through Friday day shift position, with at least 3-weekend shifts expected per year. There is no call expectation for this position, and daily flexible hospital rounding time is expected in order to provide continuity care for inpatient diabetes management, while the outpatient clinic is scheduled in the afternoon.
The ideal candidate is a team player, flexible, and possesses strong communication skills. Experience with diabetes management or as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) is ideal, but not required to apply for the position. The position will be eligible for an academic appointment with the Geisel School of Medicine.
What Dartmouth-Hitchcock has to offer you:
- Established patient base
- Collegial environment and referrals
- Ties to the Academic Medical Center
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Dedicated CME time and funds
What New England has to offer you:
- Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
- Access to major cities and airports
- Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
- Driving distance to the seacoast/ocean
- The abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of New Hampshire.
- Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
- NCCPA certification or board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Provider
Pay Range: $123,635.20/Yr. - $144,352.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
Shift: Day
Job ID: 41008
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires that your NP role demands a specific graduate-level degree, not just any master's. Confirm your MSN or DNP is in the clinical specialty matching the posted position before applying, since a credential mismatch is a common RFE trigger.
Check LCA filings by NP specialty and state
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 29-1171 for your target metro area. This tells you which health systems actively sponsor NPs and what prevailing wage tiers they're certifying at.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early
H-1B cap-exempt employers like university hospitals and nonprofit research centers can file year-round without lottery risk. Filtering your search to E-Verify-enrolled academic medical centers narrows the field to employers with established H-1B infrastructure for clinical staff.
Search Migrate Mate for NP roles filtered by H-1B filing history
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL LCA filing history for Nurse Practitioner roles, so you're not cold-applying to systems that have never sponsored this position. Filter by specialty, state license requirement, and sponsorship activity to build a targeted list.
Align state licensure timing with your I-129 filing window
Your employer can't file the I-129 petition until you hold an active NP license in the practice state. Start the endorsement or NCLEX-RN equivalency process early; some compact states take 60 to 90 days to issue licenses, which can delay your petition and eat into your cap-gap window.
Ask HR whether the offer letter specifies full-time clinical hours
USCIS scrutinizes part-time NP petitions more heavily, often issuing RFEs to verify that the role constitutes a bona fide specialty occupation. Confirm that your offer letter documents full-time hours and a defined clinical scope tied to your graduate degree specialty before your employer files.
H-1B Visa Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Practitioner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, NP roles generally qualify when the position requires at minimum a master's degree in a specific NP specialty such as family practice, acute care, or psychiatric mental health. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is tied to the specific clinical duties of the role, not just a general nursing credential. Positions that accept any graduate degree or substitute experience for the degree are more likely to receive RFEs.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Nurse Practitioners?
Academic medical centers, large nonprofit health systems, and federally qualified health centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for NP roles. Many of these employers qualify as cap-exempt because of their nonprofit or university affiliation, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active LCA filing history specifically for NP positions in your target state.
Can I apply for NP jobs while on OPT or STEM OPT before the H-1B lottery?
Yes, and timing matters significantly. If you're on OPT, your employer must file your H-1B petition by April 1 for a potential October 1 start date. NPs on STEM OPT have a 24-month extension, which provides more runway if you aren't selected in the first lottery cycle. Cap-exempt employers like university hospitals bypass the lottery entirely, making them a strong option if your OPT is running short.
What documentation does my employer need to file an H-1B petition for an NP role?
Your employer must first obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which requires documenting the NP's SOC code, the offered wage at or above the prevailing wage for your specialty and location, and the worksite address. For the I-129 petition, USCIS will need your official MSN or DNP transcripts, your active state NP license, any board certifications such as ANCC or AANP, and the signed employment offer letter specifying full-time clinical duties.
Does NP specialty affect H-1B approval odds or the LCA wage level?
Yes on both counts. USCIS has historically scrutinized certain NP specialties more than others when the degree requirement isn't tightly defined in the job description, so your offer letter should explicitly map your clinical scope to your graduate specialty. DOL assigns prevailing wages by SOC code and geography, so a psychiatric NP in a high-cost metro will have a different wage floor than a family NP in a rural area. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the exact wage level applicable to your role and location before negotiating your offer.