H-1B Visa Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. Most sponsors are federally qualified health centers, hospital-owned primary care networks, and large multispecialty groups with established H-1B filing history.
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WelbeHealth PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. Our innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites our passion to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms! We employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care.
At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Provider works collaboratively with WelbeHealth Physicians and the IDT to complete assessments, plan primary care, and educate WelbeHealth participants and their families.
This role is different because Primary Care Providers at WelbeHealth:
- Serve a smaller patient caseload, providing the opportunity to form long-term relationships with participants and practice true value-based care
- Collaborate with other providers, therapists and disciplines as part of the IDT
We care about our team members. That's why we offer:
- Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
- 401K savings + match
- Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
- CME reimbursement
- And additional benefits!
On the day-to-day, you will:
- Provide continuous medical coverage to participants, as well as perform comprehensive in-person assessments including initial, semi-annual, and unscheduled assessments
- Collaborate with Physicians and other IDT members to develop participant care plans, oversee and ensure effective care coordination, and arrange discharge planning from acute or long-term settings
- Assist in maintaining participant care in skilled nursing facilities and residences, making regular visits as dictated by participant need
- Review outcomes and utilization data, including hospitalizations and use of specialists, to establish best practices and policy improvements
Job requirements include:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority
- RN state license
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with frail or elderly populations
- Current knowledge of chronic care, geriatric issues, and best practices
- Reliable means of transportation
- Able and willing to take part in rotating night and weekend call
We are seeking Primary Care Providers that ideally have experience caring for seniors with complex care needs (Medicare/Medicaid population). If you're ready to join a holistic care team that values both its participants and providers, we'd love to hear from you!
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
Beware of Scams
Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to fraud.report@welbehealth.com
Primary Care Provider
WelbeHealth PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. Our innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites our passion to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms! We employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care.
At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Provider works collaboratively with WelbeHealth Physicians and the IDT to complete assessments, plan primary care, and educate WelbeHealth participants and their families.
This role is different because Primary Care Providers at WelbeHealth:
- Serve a smaller patient caseload, providing the opportunity to form long-term relationships with participants and practice true value-based care
- Collaborate with other providers, therapists and disciplines as part of the IDT
We care about our team members. That's why we offer:
- Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
- 401K savings + match
- Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
- CME reimbursement
- And additional benefits!
On the day-to-day, you will:
- Provide continuous medical coverage to participants, as well as perform comprehensive in-person assessments including initial, semi-annual, and unscheduled assessments
- Collaborate with Physicians and other IDT members to develop participant care plans, oversee and ensure effective care coordination, and arrange discharge planning from acute or long-term settings
- Assist in maintaining participant care in skilled nursing facilities and residences, making regular visits as dictated by participant need
- Review outcomes and utilization data, including hospitalizations and use of specialists, to establish best practices and policy improvements
Job requirements include:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority
- RN state license
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with frail or elderly populations
- Current knowledge of chronic care, geriatric issues, and best practices
- Reliable means of transportation
- Able and willing to take part in rotating night and weekend call
We are seeking Primary Care Providers that ideally have experience caring for seniors with complex care needs (Medicare/Medicaid population). If you're ready to join a holistic care team that values both its participants and providers, we'd love to hear from you!
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
Beware of Scams
Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to fraud.report@welbehealth.com
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Verify your MSN or DNP meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related degree for specialty occupation classification. Your MSN or DNP in family, adult-gerontology, or primary care NP programs satisfies this. A general nursing BSN alone does not support an H-1B petition for an NP role.
Check state licensure requirements before accepting offers
H-1B approval depends partly on your ability to legally practice. Confirm the state grants NP full practice authority or requires physician collaboration, then verify your APRN license or compact privilege covers the work location before your employer files.
Target federally qualified health centers for sponsorship
FQHCs and rural health clinics frequently sponsor H-1B NPs because federal designation creates workforce incentives. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in primary care NP roles specifically.
Request the LCA wage level before signing your offer
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your wage meets the prevailing level for your location and job code. Ask which wage level (I through IV) they're filing at. Wage Level II or III reflects most mid-career NP placements.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer's prevailing wage
Look up SOC code 29-1171 (Nurse Practitioners) in the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area. If your offered salary falls below the Level I prevailing wage, USCIS can issue an RFE or DOL can disallow the LCA certification entirely.
File H-1B before OPT or grace period expires if transitioning
If you're moving from F-1 OPT to H-1B, your employer must file by April 1 for an October 1 start. NP roles often require license verification that takes weeks, so start the credentialing and USCIS petition process at least five months before your OPT end date.
H-1B Visa Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies Nurse Practitioner positions as specialty occupations because the role requires at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice in a related clinical specialty. A general RN license or a BSN without an advanced practice degree is not sufficient to support the petition. Your employer's LCA must reflect the NP job code, not a general staff nurse classification.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for primary care NPs?
Federally qualified health centers, large hospital-owned primary care networks, and multispecialty physician groups file the most H-1B LCAs for NP roles. Rural health clinics and community health organizations also sponsor regularly because federal designation creates hiring flexibility. You can search Migrate Mate to see employers with verified LCA filing history for Nurse Practitioner positions in your target location.
Does state scope-of-practice law affect my H-1B petition as a primary care NP?
It can. USCIS reviewers examine whether you're licensed to perform the duties described in the petition. In states requiring physician collaboration agreements, your offer letter and petition should reflect that structure accurately. If you hold a compact APRN license, confirm it covers the specific work state before your employer files, as an invalid license can trigger an RFE.
Can my H-1B employer change my clinic location after approval?
Yes, but only within limits. H-1B is location-specific: if you move to a worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with a new LCA reflecting the new location's prevailing wage. Short-term placements under 60 days may qualify for a short-placement exception, but routine reassignment to a different city requires an amendment before the move.
What happens to my H-1B status if my sponsoring employer loses its federal health center designation or closes a clinic?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer. If the organization terminates your employment or the worksite closes, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes. Start identifying backup sponsoring employers with active LCA histories as soon as your employment situation becomes uncertain.