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Physician Assistant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position requires a master's degree in PA studies and national certification through NCCPA. Large health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty groups file LCAs with the DOL and sponsor H-1B petitions regularly for PAs across surgical, primary care, and emergency specialties.
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Location: Mooresville
Schedule: PRN
Call: No
Experience:
1+ years as a provider
To learn more about this position or if you have any questions, please contact:
R.T. Then
Cone Health Physician Recruitment Consultant
RT.Then@ConeHealth.com
Essential Job Function:
- Performs physical assessments of the patient in an outpatient setting, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.
- Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patients age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
- Educates patients and their family about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
- Maintains record of all patient care across primary care offices in order to ensure accurate patient history.
- Performs medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles, as necessary within outpatient care settings.
- Identifies ways to improve outpatient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: Masters Degree Nursing or Masters Degree Physician Assistant studies. Physician Assistant employed at Cone Health prior to October 14, 2024, with a Bachelors Degree will have the Masters Degree requirement waived provided they have maintained employment and PA licensure with Board Certification.
Experience:
- Required: None
- Preferred: 3 years
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Valid NC RN and Nurse Midwife, NP license, NC PA license, Board Certified within 1 year of date of hire by either the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PAs, the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), the National Certification Corporation (NCC) for NPs, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross, AHA Healthcare Provider Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) Certification required for Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers, or IVC Certified within 90 days of employment for Behavioral Health Advance Practice Provider.
JOB DETAILS:
Location: Mooresville
Schedule: PRN
Call: No
Experience:
1+ years as a provider
To learn more about this position or if you have any questions, please contact:
R.T. Then
Cone Health Physician Recruitment Consultant
RT.Then@ConeHealth.com
Essential Job Function:
- Performs physical assessments of the patient in an outpatient setting, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.
- Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patients age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
- Educates patients and their family about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
- Maintains record of all patient care across primary care offices in order to ensure accurate patient history.
- Performs medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles, as necessary within outpatient care settings.
- Identifies ways to improve outpatient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: Masters Degree Nursing or Masters Degree Physician Assistant studies. Physician Assistant employed at Cone Health prior to October 14, 2024, with a Bachelors Degree will have the Masters Degree requirement waived provided they have maintained employment and PA licensure with Board Certification.
Experience:
- Required: None
- Preferred: 3 years
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Valid NC RN and Nurse Midwife, NP license, NC PA license, Board Certified within 1 year of date of hire by either the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PAs, the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), the National Certification Corporation (NCC) for NPs, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross, AHA Healthcare Provider Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) Certification required for Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers, or IVC Certified within 90 days of employment for Behavioral Health Advance Practice Provider.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Physician Assistant
Verify your NCCPA certification meets requirements
USCIS requires a directly related degree for specialty occupation status. Your master's-level PA program and active NCCPA certification together establish that credential link. Confirm your state license is current before your employer files the LCA.
Target health systems with dedicated immigration teams
Academic medical centers and hospital networks with in-house legal or HR immigration staff process H-1B petitions faster and with fewer delays than smaller private practices relying on outside counsel for the first time.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Physician Assistant job titles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for PA roles. That history signals an employer already understands the process and has filed successfully before.
Clarify supervising physician arrangement before offer
Some states require a formal collaboration or supervision agreement between a PA and a physician. Confirm the employer has that structure documented, since USCIS may scrutinize the employer-employee relationship during adjudication.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
If you're transitioning from OPT or a cap-exempt position and need an H-1B approval by a specific date, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offered wage
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and a shortfall will stall the filing at the DOL stage.
H-1B Visa Physician Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physician Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. PA positions meet the specialty occupation standard because they require at minimum a master's degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program, plus NCCPA certification. USCIS recognizes the direct relationship between the required degree and the clinical duties of the role, which is the core test for specialty occupation classification.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Physician Assistants?
Academic medical centers, large regional health systems, Veterans Affairs facilities, and multispecialty group practices file the most H-1B LCAs for PA roles. VA facilities are federal entities and cap-exempt, meaning they can file outside the April lottery window. You can browse employers with verified PA filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect PA job seekers?
Most PA employers are cap-subject, so your petition enters the annual lottery with an April 1 filing date and an October 1 start date if selected. Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit research institutions and VA facilities, can file at any time of year. If you're currently on OPT, your employer must register you in the March lottery to maintain continuous work authorization.
Can a Physician Assistant change employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new LCA and I-129 petition covering your new role, location, and wage level.
What role does the DOL prevailing wage play in PA sponsorship?
Before filing an H-1B petition, your employer must obtain a certified LCA from the DOL confirming the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your PA occupation code and work location. You can verify the applicable wage level yourself using the OFLC Wage Search tool. A wage shortfall prevents certification and blocks the entire petition.