J-1 Visa Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioners can pursue U.S. clinical placements through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Exchange Visitor Program, typically via the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019, while host health systems or academic medical centers provide the clinical training environment.
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The Division of General Internal Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educators at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include having a primary care practice at Northwestern Medicine on the Streeterville campus. These positions may also engage in academic activities such as precepting medical students, precepting residents in clinic, inpatient teaching service and participating in other undergraduate medical education activities as well as the opportunity to participate in research activities as a clinical expert or co-investigator. Involvement in academic activities will range based upon prior teaching experience. Recent residency graduates may have the opportunity to grow their educational and other skills through available academic opportunities, if desired.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will be board-certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
COMPENSATION
The expected base pay range for this position is $240,000 - $270,000. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
BENEFITS
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
- Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
- Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
- All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
- Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
INTRODUCTION
The Division of General Internal Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educators at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include having a primary care practice at Northwestern Medicine on the Streeterville campus. These positions may also engage in academic activities such as precepting medical students, precepting residents in clinic, inpatient teaching service and participating in other undergraduate medical education activities as well as the opportunity to participate in research activities as a clinical expert or co-investigator. Involvement in academic activities will range based upon prior teaching experience. Recent residency graduates may have the opportunity to grow their educational and other skills through available academic opportunities, if desired.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will be board-certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
COMPENSATION
The expected base pay range for this position is $240,000 - $270,000. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
BENEFITS
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
- Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
- Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
- All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
- Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.
Applications accepted here: Apply for Job
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Verify your ANCC or AANP certification first
U.S. host facilities require active nurse practitioner board certification before extending a training agreement. Confirm your ANCC or AANP credentials are current and that your state's NP scope aligns with the role before approaching any host.
Target academic medical centers with GME infrastructure
Teaching hospitals affiliated with medical schools already have J-1 visa compliance offices and DS-2019 processing experience. These facilities are far more likely to host a Trainee or Research Scholar than community clinics with no existing Exchange Visitor infrastructure.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 compatible roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Internal Medicine NP positions at host employers that have a track record of Exchange Visitor placements. Targeting organizations with prior J-1 experience shortens the compliance onboarding timeline significantly.
Build a detailed training plan before outreach
Designated sponsors require a signed Training or Research Objective Plan before issuing the DS-2019. Draft specific learning objectives tied to internal medicine rotations, procedural skills, and clinical documentation standards so the host can co-sign confidently.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 categories, including government-funded or skills-list-based exchanges, carry a two-year home country residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific program triggers this obligation before accepting any host offer.
Align your DS-2019 dates with your clinical rotation schedule
USCIS requires that the DS-2019 program end date match the training plan's completion date. Gaps between your contract period and your DS-2019 create status violations, so coordinate the timeline with your designated sponsor before the host finalizes the offer letter.
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioners?
Most Internal Medicine NPs pursue U.S. placements under the Trainee category if they are early-career professionals seeking supervised clinical training, or the Research Scholar category if the placement involves academic or clinical research at a university-affiliated hospital. The Physician category applies specifically to medical doctors in residency or fellowship programs, not to NPs regardless of specialty.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an NP placement?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas, that issues the DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. The hospital or health system where you practice is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. These are two distinct roles, and confusing them can derail your placement timeline.
How do I find Internal Medicine NP roles that work with J-1 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner positions at host employers with demonstrated Exchange Visitor program experience. Targeting facilities that already work with designated sponsors cuts onboarding friction considerably, since their compliance and credentialing teams understand DS-2019 requirements and training plan documentation.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Internal Medicine NPs?
It can. If your J-1 exchange is funded by your home country government, or if your home country's skills list includes nurse practitioners, USCIS may impose a two-year home residency requirement before you can change to H-1B visa, O-1 visa, or apply for a green card. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before signing any host agreement, as a waiver application adds significant time and complexity.
Can an Internal Medicine NP work independently at a host facility on J-1 status?
No. The J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar categories require a structured training or research program with designated supervision and measurable objectives. Independent clinical practice without oversight falls outside the Exchange Visitor Program's requirements. Your host facility must assign a responsible officer and document your supervised training activities to maintain compliance with the designated sponsor's program terms.