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Physician Relations roles sit at the intersection of clinical operations and strategic partnership, making them a strong fit for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification when tied to a relevant degree in healthcare administration, business, or a clinical field. Large health systems and regional hospital networks are among the most active H-1B sponsors in this space.
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SON Graduate Programs
Faculty
Position Title:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Director
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Director reports to the Associate Dean Graduate Programs. The role provides faculty leadership for the administration, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the DNP program. The Program Director serves as the primary liaison among DNP faculty and students, academic leadership, Student Affairs, clinical partners, and external stakeholders to support DNP program operations and outcomes. In collaboration with faculty, school leadership, and the Director of Assessment, the Program Director ensures compliance with professional, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Job Description:
Job Duties
DNP Program Leadership and Coordination
- Serves as the faculty leader and resource for the DNP program.
- Collaborates with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, and specialty coordinators to support DNP program operations, implementation, and continuous quality improvement.
- Contributes to reporting, communication, and coordination among faculty and key stakeholders.
- Participates in accreditation and regulatory reporting.
DNP Curriculum and Faculty Support
- Promotes curricular integrity and consistency within the DNP program.
- Promotes faculty teaching effectiveness by communicating teaching expectations and best practices.
- Provides input for DNP course scheduling and faculty teaching assignments.
- Supports recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of qualified preceptors and adjunct faculty for DNP courses.
- Collaborates in the identification and evaluation of DNP practicum placements.
Student Success and Academic Progression
- Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs to support student recruitment, admissions, progression, and retention for the DNP program.
- Serves as a resource regarding DNP program requirements, policies, and student success initiatives.
- Collaborates with faculty, Student Affairs, and academic leadership to address DNP student concerns.
DNP Program Assessment and Quality Improvement
- Leads program evaluation and assessment activities; identifies opportunities for program improvement.
- Assists with the development and implementation of action plans to support DNP program quality and effectiveness.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate degree in nursing.
- Doctoral degree in nursing, education, or a related field.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Work Experience:
- Three (3) years of teaching experience in higher education, nursing education, or a related academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification/Licenses:
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification and licensure.
Work Experience:
- Clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
- Experience leading an academic program, course coordination, and/or curriculum development.
- Experience supporting accreditation, regulatory compliance, and/or program assessment.
- Experience coordinating practicum placements and preceptor engagement.
- Experience with student recruitment, admissions, progression, retention, academic advising.
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Written and Verbal Communication
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
SON Graduate Programs
Faculty
Position Title:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Director
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Director reports to the Associate Dean Graduate Programs. The role provides faculty leadership for the administration, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the DNP program. The Program Director serves as the primary liaison among DNP faculty and students, academic leadership, Student Affairs, clinical partners, and external stakeholders to support DNP program operations and outcomes. In collaboration with faculty, school leadership, and the Director of Assessment, the Program Director ensures compliance with professional, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Job Description:
Job Duties
DNP Program Leadership and Coordination
- Serves as the faculty leader and resource for the DNP program.
- Collaborates with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, and specialty coordinators to support DNP program operations, implementation, and continuous quality improvement.
- Contributes to reporting, communication, and coordination among faculty and key stakeholders.
- Participates in accreditation and regulatory reporting.
DNP Curriculum and Faculty Support
- Promotes curricular integrity and consistency within the DNP program.
- Promotes faculty teaching effectiveness by communicating teaching expectations and best practices.
- Provides input for DNP course scheduling and faculty teaching assignments.
- Supports recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of qualified preceptors and adjunct faculty for DNP courses.
- Collaborates in the identification and evaluation of DNP practicum placements.
Student Success and Academic Progression
- Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs to support student recruitment, admissions, progression, and retention for the DNP program.
- Serves as a resource regarding DNP program requirements, policies, and student success initiatives.
- Collaborates with faculty, Student Affairs, and academic leadership to address DNP student concerns.
DNP Program Assessment and Quality Improvement
- Leads program evaluation and assessment activities; identifies opportunities for program improvement.
- Assists with the development and implementation of action plans to support DNP program quality and effectiveness.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate degree in nursing.
- Doctoral degree in nursing, education, or a related field.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Work Experience:
- Three (3) years of teaching experience in higher education, nursing education, or a related academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification/Licenses:
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification and licensure.
Work Experience:
- Clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
- Experience leading an academic program, course coordination, and/or curriculum development.
- Experience supporting accreditation, regulatory compliance, and/or program assessment.
- Experience coordinating practicum placements and preceptor engagement.
- Experience with student recruitment, admissions, progression, retention, academic advising.
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Written and Verbal Communication
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Physician Relations
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Physician Relations roles must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Pull the O*NET profile for your target job code and confirm the listed education requirement is a specific bachelor's degree field, not a general business or management degree.
Target health systems with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Physician Relations openings by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications in this role category, so you're applying only where active sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Document liaison and partnership outcomes concretely
H-1B petitions for Physician Relations require evidence the role demands specialized knowledge. Build a portfolio of measurable outcomes, physician engagement metrics, or program results your employer can reference in the I-129 specialty occupation support letter.
Clarify LCA wage level before accepting an offer
Before signing, ask which DOL prevailing wage level the employer intends to certify. A Level I filing on a senior Physician Relations role can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so confirming wage alignment early prevents downstream petition problems.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status upfront
Hospitals affiliated with nonprofit research institutions or qualifying universities may be cap-exempt, letting you start immediately rather than waiting for the October 1 H-1B cap season. Confirm this with HR before the offer stage, not after.
Align your start date with premium processing timelines
If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, request that the employer file with USCIS premium processing. Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, and Physician Relations roles often have defined program launch or physician contract cycles that won't wait.
H-1B Visa Physician Relations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physician Relations role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but the qualification depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the duties. Physician Relations jobs framed around healthcare strategy, clinical program management, or managed care partnerships are stronger candidates than generalist liaison roles where any business degree would suffice.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Physician Relations roles?
Large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and regional hospital networks are the most active sponsors. These organizations file Labor Condition Applications at scale and have in-house immigration counsel. Migrate Mate surfaces Physician Relations openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on companies already set up to sponsor.
What should I expect during the H-1B filing process for this role?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL first, which certifies the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Once certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS. For Physician Relations, the petition package typically includes a detailed job duty description and evidence of the specialty occupation nexus, such as a degree requirement in the job posting itself.
Can a Physician Relations employer sponsor me if they're a nonprofit hospital?
Yes, and nonprofit hospitals affiliated with qualifying research institutions or universities may be cap-exempt, which is a significant advantage. Cap-exempt employers can file your H-1B petition at any point in the year, not just during the April lottery window, and your employment can begin as soon as USCIS approves. Confirm the hospital's cap-exempt status directly with HR or their immigration counsel during the offer process.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Physician Relations compensation?
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for the specific occupation and work location, which they certify through the LCA. You can look up the applicable wage tiers for your role using the OFLC Wage Search before entering negotiations. Employers who file at a lower wage level than the actual seniority of the role risk a USCIS Request for Evidence, so understanding your wage level classification protects both you and your petition.