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Get Access To All JobsThe Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a one-year Instructor (Postdoctoral Fellowship) position, with a focus on Child Development. We are comprised of a nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.
Position Highlights:
It is expected that Instructors at MCW, with the assistance of their supervisor, will:
- Transition to career independence through the development of professional skills that enable the postdoc to actively pursue a career of his/her own choosing.
- Be supervised by at least one faculty member who actively promotes the postdoc's professional development.
- Establish an individual development plan (IDP) that incorporates the postdoc's career and training goals.
- Participate in a scholarly project during their appointment.
- Attend a weekly professional development seminar.
- As postdocs are important members of the MCW community, appropriate levels of compensation, health care, and other benefits commensurate with their essential status will be afforded, independent of the postdoc's source of funding.
Primary Functions
- Under supervision, provide consultation, assessment and intervention with children and families.
- Function as a member of a multidisciplinary health team, attend meetings, collaborate with other members and staff.
- Complete a scholarly project in line with the fellow’s career goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule:
- Full-time, 1.0, position
- Salaried (Exempt)
- Location: Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee Campus
Department/Division Highlights:
The Instructor will provide clinical services for child development patients and their families as part of our Autism Team, including psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Clinical activities will include conducting diagnostic evaluations and providing psychotherapy (with possibilities for individual and group) for children and affected families as well as consultation and liaison services to schools and other community agencies. The fellow will also have opportunities to work collaboratively with medical providers, speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and/or dieticians.
Opportunities for umbrella supervision of psychology trainees are also available. In addition to clinical care, fellows will also have one day each week dedicated to professional development didactics, scholarly project activities, and administrative time. Clinical activities (i.e., assessment vs intervention) may vary depending on the fellow’s interests, but a typical week may include 3-4 autism-focused assessments, 2-3 individual therapy clients and/or facilitation of social skills groups, two hours of supervision, 1-2 hours of didactic training, time for patient care follow-up, and time for report/note writing.
Qualifications
- Minimum Required Education: PhD or PsyD
- Minimum Required Experience: Completion of an internship
- Preferred Education: Applicants should have a PhD or PsyD from an APA-approved program in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Preferred Experience: Internship should be APA-approved with emphasis on child clinical or pediatric psychology, and experience working with pediatric populations.
Why MCW?
- MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Protected Academic time.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
- Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
- As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!
Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group
Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.
Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) – are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Angie Lahr, Business Manager Senior
alahr@mcw.edu
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a one-year Instructor (Postdoctoral Fellowship) position, with a focus on Child Development. We are comprised of a nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.
Position Highlights:
It is expected that Instructors at MCW, with the assistance of their supervisor, will:
- Transition to career independence through the development of professional skills that enable the postdoc to actively pursue a career of his/her own choosing.
- Be supervised by at least one faculty member who actively promotes the postdoc's professional development.
- Establish an individual development plan (IDP) that incorporates the postdoc's career and training goals.
- Participate in a scholarly project during their appointment.
- Attend a weekly professional development seminar.
- As postdocs are important members of the MCW community, appropriate levels of compensation, health care, and other benefits commensurate with their essential status will be afforded, independent of the postdoc's source of funding.
Primary Functions
- Under supervision, provide consultation, assessment and intervention with children and families.
- Function as a member of a multidisciplinary health team, attend meetings, collaborate with other members and staff.
- Complete a scholarly project in line with the fellow’s career goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule:
- Full-time, 1.0, position
- Salaried (Exempt)
- Location: Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee Campus
Department/Division Highlights:
The Instructor will provide clinical services for child development patients and their families as part of our Autism Team, including psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Clinical activities will include conducting diagnostic evaluations and providing psychotherapy (with possibilities for individual and group) for children and affected families as well as consultation and liaison services to schools and other community agencies. The fellow will also have opportunities to work collaboratively with medical providers, speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and/or dieticians.
Opportunities for umbrella supervision of psychology trainees are also available. In addition to clinical care, fellows will also have one day each week dedicated to professional development didactics, scholarly project activities, and administrative time. Clinical activities (i.e., assessment vs intervention) may vary depending on the fellow’s interests, but a typical week may include 3-4 autism-focused assessments, 2-3 individual therapy clients and/or facilitation of social skills groups, two hours of supervision, 1-2 hours of didactic training, time for patient care follow-up, and time for report/note writing.
Qualifications
- Minimum Required Education: PhD or PsyD
- Minimum Required Experience: Completion of an internship
- Preferred Education: Applicants should have a PhD or PsyD from an APA-approved program in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Preferred Experience: Internship should be APA-approved with emphasis on child clinical or pediatric psychology, and experience working with pediatric populations.
Why MCW?
- MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Protected Academic time.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
- Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
- As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!
Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group
Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.
Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) – are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Angie Lahr, Business Manager Senior
alahr@mcw.edu
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Verify your credentials meet U.S. licensure standards
State nursing boards vary significantly on foreign credential recognition. Get your international nursing qualifications evaluated by a CGFNS-approved credential assessment body before applying, so host employers can confirm you meet the clinical supervision requirements built into most J-1 Trainee programs.
Match your experience level to the right J-1 category
Recent graduates typically qualify under the Trainee category, which requires a structured training plan with defined objectives. Experienced PNPs pursuing research or academic roles may fit the Research Scholar category instead. Applying under the wrong category is the most common reason DS-2019 issuance gets delayed.
Search for host employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify pediatric healthcare employers actively listing roles compatible with J-1 exchange visitor programs. Filtering by role type and location helps you target institutions already familiar with hosting international clinical trainees, which shortens the onboarding conversation considerably.
Ask host employers about their designated sponsor relationship
The hiring employer is your host, not your visa sponsor. Before accepting an offer, confirm which State Department-designated sponsor organization they work with and whether that sponsor has issued DS-2019 forms for clinical Trainee or Research Scholar participants previously.
Confirm the training plan covers pediatric-specific competencies
J-1 Trainee programs require a formal training plan specifying supervised activities by phase. For pediatric nursing, verify the plan explicitly covers pediatric assessment, age-appropriate pharmacology, and any sub-specialty rotations relevant to your background, as OFLC reviewers scrutinize vague or generalized clinical training plans.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Some J-1 exchange visitors are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to certain other visa categories. Whether this applies to you depends on your country of citizenship and funding source. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before signing any offer letter.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Pediatric Nurse Practitioners?
Most internationally trained PNPs enter through the Trainee category if they are within five years of completing their nursing degree or have limited post-graduation experience. Those pursuing academic research or faculty-level roles at teaching hospitals or universities may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead. The host institution and designated sponsor determine which category fits your specific program structure.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hospital or clinic hiring you. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form, monitor program compliance, and serve as your official sponsor of record. The pediatric employer is your host organization and oversees your day-to-day clinical training, but the designated sponsor holds the legal sponsorship role.
How do I find pediatric employers that work with J-1 exchange visitors?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. pediatric healthcare employers by role type and filter for positions compatible with J-1 exchange visitor programs. Because many hospitals don't advertise their J-1 hosting capacity in standard job postings, using a purpose-built search tool significantly reduces the time spent identifying institutions already experienced with the DS-2019 process and clinical training plan requirements.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect PNPs on a J-1 visa?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 holders whose programs are funded by their home government, the U.S. government, or who come from a country on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. If it applies, you must return home for two years before being eligible to change to an H-1B visa or apply for a green card, unless you obtain a waiver through an approved waiver program.
What documentation does a pediatric host employer need to initiate J-1 sponsorship?
The host employer typically needs to provide a detailed training plan outlining supervised clinical activities by phase, duration, and supervisor credentials. For pediatric roles, this plan should specify rotation types, supervision ratios, and learning objectives tied to pediatric nursing competencies. The designated sponsor reviews this plan before issuing the DS-2019, so vague or template-only submissions frequently result in delays or requests for revision.