H-1B Visa Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs
Orthopedic Physician Assistant roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the position requires a master's degree in physician assistant studies. Large orthopedic surgery groups, hospital systems, and ambulatory surgery centers regularly file H-1B petitions for PAs, and the role's consistent demand means sponsoring employers are spread across both urban and rural markets.
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Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Trinity Health Mid Atlantic - St. Mary Medical Center is looking for a full time Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic practice in Langhorne, PA. Ortho experience preferred.
The PA will provide coordination, planning and implementation of health-related services that best meet the needs of patients and their families as a Physician Assistant. Incorporate education plans into daily patient activity while integrating primary and secondary diagnosis. The APP will assume accountability for managing the delivery of patients and act as a patient advocate and uphold patient's rights. Will work in a collaborative team environment; consulting and referring to other Health Care professionals in our health system. At times asked to perform as a preceptor to PA's.
Practice/Responsibilities:
- APP will work as a Physician Extender, working with all orthopedic specialties.
- APP will see new patients, Post-Op, Follow up and Injection visit types.
- Schedule is 4 shifts per week.
- APPs take first primary call 1:4 weekdays/weekends rotations; Physicians cover secondary call. Includes weekend rounding.
- APP will be First Assist in Surgeries.
- Six full-time Physicians (mix of specialties to include: Sports Medicine, Foot/Ankle, Hand/Shoulder, Trauma, Joints, Spine) plus four PAs.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree required
- 2-4+ Years of experience preferred
- PA License required
- BLS required
RECRUITMENT PACKAGE
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
- Competitive Starting Compensation: $135,000 – 150,000
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, vision, and dental coverage
- Paid malpractice insurance with post-employment tail coverage
- Professional Development: CME expense allowance to support ongoing education
- Retirement Planning: Employer-matched retirement savings program
Additional Information:
- On-Site Fitness Center – Free Membership: Stay healthy and energized with complimentary access to our spacious, fully equipped gym located right at the hospital. Enjoy the convenience of working out before or after your shift (or while on-call) without the hassle of an extra commute.
- On-Site Child Care: Enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of a dedicated daycare center right on campus, making it easier to balance for your professional and family life.
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States, and the core of the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country.
Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, the area boasts wonderful family oriented residential communities. There is quick access to historic Philadelphia with fabulous cultural opportunities, theater, orchestra, museums, and restaurants. Beaches, mountains, New York City and Washington DC are also just a short drive away.
Craving some fun in the fresh air and sunshine? Enjoy biking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, golf and our many parks. The Countryside has more outdoor activities than you can shake a walking stick at including wine trails and even Appalachian trails, the possibilities are endless. For more information on Philadelphia visit www.visitphilly.com.
As the area’s most comprehensive medical center, St. Mary Medical Center provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced care for the most complex cases through a compassionate team of more than 700 physicians, 3,200 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers. Services include the region’s leading cardiovascular program; Bucks County’s only state-accredited trauma center; emergency services including a dedicated pediatric emergency care center; neurosciences; a Joint Commission-certified primary stroke center, joint replacement program, and sleep disorder center; specialized diagnostic imaging; obstetrics; NICU and emergency pediatric care in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP); orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation; pain management; the St. Mary breast center; and the St. Mary cancer center.
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is the largest Catholic healthcare system serving the Greater Philadelphia area and is a part of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is comprised of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Saint Francis Healthcare, St. Mary Medical Center, Nazareth Hospital, and Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Medical Group along with their associated home health and LIFE programs, aligned joint ventures, sub-corporations, programs, and services. The hospitals, medical offices, specialized facilities, affiliated institutions, and foundations includes more than 9,000 colleagues. These hospitals serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within their communities.
Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Medical Group includes 400+ providers in over 20 specialties who provide care in 50+ locations and within all Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals. THMA Medical Group providers strive to improve the health of our communities by providing high quality care to our patients, families, and communities.
TRINITY HEALTH
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.
Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity.
Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.
Envision your future with the strength and stability of a nationwide leader in healthcare. An environment of innovation, quality, and compassion with competitive compensation. A diverse and dynamic region offering affordable living and quality of life for singles and families.
Be a part of change in our communities by being a part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Trinity Health Mid Atlantic - St. Mary Medical Center is looking for a full time Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic practice in Langhorne, PA. Ortho experience preferred.
The PA will provide coordination, planning and implementation of health-related services that best meet the needs of patients and their families as a Physician Assistant. Incorporate education plans into daily patient activity while integrating primary and secondary diagnosis. The APP will assume accountability for managing the delivery of patients and act as a patient advocate and uphold patient's rights. Will work in a collaborative team environment; consulting and referring to other Health Care professionals in our health system. At times asked to perform as a preceptor to PA's.
Practice/Responsibilities:
- APP will work as a Physician Extender, working with all orthopedic specialties.
- APP will see new patients, Post-Op, Follow up and Injection visit types.
- Schedule is 4 shifts per week.
- APPs take first primary call 1:4 weekdays/weekends rotations; Physicians cover secondary call. Includes weekend rounding.
- APP will be First Assist in Surgeries.
- Six full-time Physicians (mix of specialties to include: Sports Medicine, Foot/Ankle, Hand/Shoulder, Trauma, Joints, Spine) plus four PAs.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree required
- 2-4+ Years of experience preferred
- PA License required
- BLS required
RECRUITMENT PACKAGE
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
- Competitive Starting Compensation: $135,000 – 150,000
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, vision, and dental coverage
- Paid malpractice insurance with post-employment tail coverage
- Professional Development: CME expense allowance to support ongoing education
- Retirement Planning: Employer-matched retirement savings program
Additional Information:
- On-Site Fitness Center – Free Membership: Stay healthy and energized with complimentary access to our spacious, fully equipped gym located right at the hospital. Enjoy the convenience of working out before or after your shift (or while on-call) without the hassle of an extra commute.
- On-Site Child Care: Enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of a dedicated daycare center right on campus, making it easier to balance for your professional and family life.
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States, and the core of the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country.
Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, the area boasts wonderful family oriented residential communities. There is quick access to historic Philadelphia with fabulous cultural opportunities, theater, orchestra, museums, and restaurants. Beaches, mountains, New York City and Washington DC are also just a short drive away.
Craving some fun in the fresh air and sunshine? Enjoy biking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, golf and our many parks. The Countryside has more outdoor activities than you can shake a walking stick at including wine trails and even Appalachian trails, the possibilities are endless. For more information on Philadelphia visit www.visitphilly.com.
As the area’s most comprehensive medical center, St. Mary Medical Center provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced care for the most complex cases through a compassionate team of more than 700 physicians, 3,200 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers. Services include the region’s leading cardiovascular program; Bucks County’s only state-accredited trauma center; emergency services including a dedicated pediatric emergency care center; neurosciences; a Joint Commission-certified primary stroke center, joint replacement program, and sleep disorder center; specialized diagnostic imaging; obstetrics; NICU and emergency pediatric care in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP); orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation; pain management; the St. Mary breast center; and the St. Mary cancer center.
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is the largest Catholic healthcare system serving the Greater Philadelphia area and is a part of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is comprised of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Saint Francis Healthcare, St. Mary Medical Center, Nazareth Hospital, and Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Medical Group along with their associated home health and LIFE programs, aligned joint ventures, sub-corporations, programs, and services. The hospitals, medical offices, specialized facilities, affiliated institutions, and foundations includes more than 9,000 colleagues. These hospitals serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within their communities.
Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Medical Group includes 400+ providers in over 20 specialties who provide care in 50+ locations and within all Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals. THMA Medical Group providers strive to improve the health of our communities by providing high quality care to our patients, families, and communities.
TRINITY HEALTH
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.
Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity.
Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.
Envision your future with the strength and stability of a nationwide leader in healthcare. An environment of innovation, quality, and compassion with competitive compensation. A diverse and dynamic region offering affordable living and quality of life for singles and families.
Be a part of change in our communities by being a part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Target hospital systems over solo orthopedic practices
Large hospital systems and multi-specialty orthopedic groups have in-house immigration counsel and established H-1B filing workflows. Independent or single-surgeon practices rarely have the infrastructure to manage an H-1B petition without significant friction.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation code to see which employers have certified Labor Condition Applications for PA roles. This confirms an employer has already cleared the DOL step and is actively willing to sponsor, not just open to it in theory.
Use OFLC Wage Search to negotiate prevailing wage
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the figure from OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Confirm cap-exempt status if joining an academic medical center
Orthopedic PA positions at nonprofit research hospitals or university-affiliated medical centers often qualify for cap-exempt H-1B status, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask HR whether the institution files cap-exempt petitions before assuming you'll need a lottery slot.
Request premium processing in your offer negotiation
USCIS premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days. If your OPT or other status expires before the standard processing window closes, make premium processing a condition of accepting the offer, not an afterthought once the petition is filed.
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Find Orthopedic Physician Assistant JobsOrthopedic Physician Assistant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Orthopedic Physician Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes PA positions as specialty occupations because they require a master's degree in physician assistant studies as a standard entry requirement. Orthopedic PA roles carry the same classification. Your employer will document the degree requirement in the H-1B petition, and your NCCPA certification and state licensure serve as supporting evidence of your qualifications.
Which types of orthopedic employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multi-location orthopedic surgery groups are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for PA roles. They have established immigration processes and legal support in place. Ambulatory surgery centers affiliated with a hospital network also sponsor regularly. Solo or small private orthopedic practices sponsor far less frequently due to administrative complexity. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified LCA filing history for PA roles before applying.
Can I work for an orthopedic employer while my H-1B petition is pending?
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year if your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition was filed on time. If you're already on H-1B with a different employer, you can begin work at the new orthopedic employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not after approval.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect orthopedic PA salaries under H-1B?
Your employer must certify in the LCA that they'll pay you at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code in the specific metropolitan area where you'll work. Orthopedic PA wages vary significantly by region, so the floor differs by location. You can look up the applicable wage level using OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to ensure the employer's figure meets the legal minimum.
Does working at a nonprofit or academic orthopedic center affect my H-1B cap status?
Yes, significantly. If your orthopedic employer is a nonprofit research institution, a university-affiliated hospital, or a government research organization, your position may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B status. Cap-exempt petitions are filed directly with USCIS without entering the annual lottery, and they can be filed and approved at any point during the year. Confirm this classification with the employer's HR or immigration counsel before assuming lottery participation is required.
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