OPT Advanced Practice Provider Jobs
Advanced Practice Provider jobs on OPT include nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and certified nurse midwife roles. Most require an active state license and DEA registration, which take time to obtain. Your OPT start date must align with your clinical start date, so plan your authorization timeline carefully.
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SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider to serve in a full-time role with our Interventional Radiology Department.
Position is based in a Level I Trauma Center that provides Critical Care and services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Scheduling is determined based on operational needs. Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide expert level clinical care and coordination of care to Interventional Radiology patients.
- Conduct Inpatient and Outpatient encounters at both the Downtown and Community campuses, providing education to and interfacing with primary teams, patients, and families.
- Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret laboratory tests & diagnostic studies, and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, referring physicians, and all members of the health care team.
As an APP, you will be an integral member of the Interventional Radiology Healthcare Team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program).
- NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.
- Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.
- NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required. Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire).
- CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year or more of experience in Interventional Radiology.
WORK DAYS:
Day shift with Rotational Weekends and Holiday coverage shifts based on operation needs.
Shifts may range from 8 to 12-hour shifts.
MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS:
In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:
- Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days
- Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits and Well-being plans that include Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, Adoption Assistance and an Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
INTRODUCTION
SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider to serve in a full-time role with our Interventional Radiology Department.
Position is based in a Level I Trauma Center that provides Critical Care and services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Scheduling is determined based on operational needs. Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide expert level clinical care and coordination of care to Interventional Radiology patients.
- Conduct Inpatient and Outpatient encounters at both the Downtown and Community campuses, providing education to and interfacing with primary teams, patients, and families.
- Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret laboratory tests & diagnostic studies, and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, referring physicians, and all members of the health care team.
As an APP, you will be an integral member of the Interventional Radiology Healthcare Team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program).
- NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.
- Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.
- NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required. Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire).
- CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year or more of experience in Interventional Radiology.
WORK DAYS:
Day shift with Rotational Weekends and Holiday coverage shifts based on operation needs.
Shifts may range from 8 to 12-hour shifts.
MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS:
In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:
- Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days
- Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits and Well-being plans that include Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, Adoption Assistance and an Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Advanced Practice Provider
Obtain your state license before OPT begins
Licensing boards in most states take 60 to 90 days to process APP credentials. Apply immediately after passing your boards so your license is active when your OPT employment start date arrives. Unlicensed APPs cannot legally practice.
Target health systems with established visa support
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers are far more likely to have HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. Community health centers and federally qualified health centers also hire APPs regularly and often have immigration compliance infrastructure in place.
Confirm your role qualifies as a STEM OPT extension
Most APP roles fall under non-STEM CIP codes, meaning you likely receive 12 months of OPT, not 24. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before counting on a STEM extension. Physician assistant programs sometimes qualify depending on classification.
Align your OPT start date with your clinical onboarding
Hospitals require background checks, credentialing, and orientation before APPs see patients. These processes take four to eight weeks. Request an OPT start date that accounts for onboarding so you are not burning authorized work time before you can legally practice.
Understand how locum and per diem work affects OPT
OPT requires a direct employment relationship or qualifying self-employment. Locum tenens arrangements through staffing agencies can create gray areas around employer reporting. Work with your DSO to confirm any contract arrangement meets SEVIS employment reporting requirements before accepting.
Begin H-1B sponsorship conversations at the offer stage
The H-1B lottery opens in March for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October, cap-exempt employers like universities and nonprofit hospitals can file H-1B visa petitions outside the lottery. Ask about this pathway during contract negotiations, not after you have signed.
Advanced Practice Provider OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Advanced Practice Provider on OPT?
Yes, APP roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. A nurse practitioner who graduated from an MSN or DNP program and practices within that clinical scope meets the relatedness requirement. Your DSO must record the employer in SEVIS within 10 days of your start date.
Do Advanced Practice Provider employers commonly sponsor OPT students?
Health systems, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers hire OPT-authorized APPs more routinely than smaller private practices, which often lack HR capacity for work authorization compliance. Migrate Mate lists APP roles from employers experienced with F-1 OPT, so you can focus on opportunities where sponsorship is realistic rather than screening employers manually.
How does the 90-day unemployment rule affect APP job seekers on OPT?
USCIS allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment during your OPT period. APP credentialing and state licensing delays can push your actual start date weeks after your OPT authorization begins, and that gap counts as unemployment. Coordinate your OPT start date closely with your employer's credentialing timeline to avoid burning through your unemployment buffer before you see your first patient.
Can I work at multiple clinical sites on OPT as an APP?
Yes, but each employer must be reported in SEVIS. APPs who work across multiple facilities, a common arrangement in hospital medicine and urgent care, need to ensure every site is recorded with their DSO. If hours at a secondary site drop below 20 per week, some DSOs may question whether it qualifies as full-time OPT employment, so clarify expectations upfront.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my employer switches credentialing entities or the practice is acquired?
A merger, acquisition, or credentialing transfer that changes your legal employer requires a SEVIS update. Failing to report a new employer name or EIN within 10 days is a compliance violation that can affect your OPT status. Notify your DSO immediately when any organizational change affects who signs your paycheck, and get written confirmation of your new employer's legal name.