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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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
This is a part time, FLOAT provider position offering 30-40 hours/week. This provider supports clinics in Fayetteville and the surrounding areas.
Must be willing to work every other weekend
Position Summary:
As the largest retail health care provider in the nation, and an industry leading Fortune top 10 Company, MinuteClinic offers the unique opportunity to deliver affordable, accessible comprehensive high-quality care that meets the needs of our patients, their families, and our communities. You’ll be empowered to provide holistic patient care to your community with support, guidance, collaboration and a “one store, one team mindset.” Minute Clinic has also been awarded the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence premier designation for healthy work environments which recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff. This includes a focus on Transformational Leadership, Quality, Safety, Shared Governance, Well-being, and Professional Development.
Our Providers Enjoy:
- Autonomy to run your own practice with refreshing collaborator and organizational support
- Flexibility with scheduling
- Work life balance
- Exceptional tools, training, and resources
- Evidence-based guidelines and access to assessment and treatment planning tools to elevate and support the continuity of care for patients
- Practicing at the top of your clinical license with the support of our clinical care team
- Unparalleled Career growth opportunities and development
- Patient charting and follow up completed in the clinic during the shift, no taking work home
You will:
- Provide Primary and Family evidenced-based care inclusive of accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning for our patients.
- Provide administrative duties to include but not limited to opening/closing the clinic, inventory, patient follow up, verifying insurance and collecting payment, maintaining a clean environment.
- Be responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routing examinations to ensure positive patient health outcomes
- Perform duties including speaking with patients about healthy lifestyle choices, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain a comprehensive plan of care
- Encourage patients to become active participants in their own healthcare and well-being through services such as health screenings, behavioral health and wellness, chronic condition management
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Experience in Family medicine or primary care practice preferred.
- Active Family Nurse practitioner license in good standing
- Provide holistic, evidenced-based care inclusive of accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning for our patients. This includes education and treatment for pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infection (STI) Prevention and safer sex practices.
- Order and administer immunizations and injections (to include but not limited to COVID19, influenza, TB, Depo) and provides evidence-based patient/parent vaccine counseling and education.
- Minimum of two years of medically relevant experience or equivalent
- Complete the DOT certification exam within 30 days of employment
- Depending on the market, the ability to be proficient in both speaking and writing in additional languages not limited to but including Spanish
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including but not limited to performing CPR and operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Pass a FIT test and wear the provided respirator mask when protocol requires.
Education:
- Master's Degree level Family Nurse Practitioner program with current National Board Certification and State of Employment license to practice in the Advanced Practice Nurse role
- Or in select states, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (or other health-related master’s degree or equivalent experience together with Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies) with current National Board Certification and State of Employment license to practice in the role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- EPIC experience preferred
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$41.85 - $90.13
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/11/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
This is a part time, FLOAT provider position offering 30-40 hours/week. This provider supports clinics in Fayetteville and the surrounding areas.
Must be willing to work every other weekend
Position Summary:
As the largest retail health care provider in the nation, and an industry leading Fortune top 10 Company, MinuteClinic offers the unique opportunity to deliver affordable, accessible comprehensive high-quality care that meets the needs of our patients, their families, and our communities. You’ll be empowered to provide holistic patient care to your community with support, guidance, collaboration and a “one store, one team mindset.” Minute Clinic has also been awarded the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence premier designation for healthy work environments which recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff. This includes a focus on Transformational Leadership, Quality, Safety, Shared Governance, Well-being, and Professional Development.
Our Providers Enjoy:
- Autonomy to run your own practice with refreshing collaborator and organizational support
- Flexibility with scheduling
- Work life balance
- Exceptional tools, training, and resources
- Evidence-based guidelines and access to assessment and treatment planning tools to elevate and support the continuity of care for patients
- Practicing at the top of your clinical license with the support of our clinical care team
- Unparalleled Career growth opportunities and development
- Patient charting and follow up completed in the clinic during the shift, no taking work home
You will:
- Provide Primary and Family evidenced-based care inclusive of accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning for our patients.
- Provide administrative duties to include but not limited to opening/closing the clinic, inventory, patient follow up, verifying insurance and collecting payment, maintaining a clean environment.
- Be responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routing examinations to ensure positive patient health outcomes
- Perform duties including speaking with patients about healthy lifestyle choices, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain a comprehensive plan of care
- Encourage patients to become active participants in their own healthcare and well-being through services such as health screenings, behavioral health and wellness, chronic condition management
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Experience in Family medicine or primary care practice preferred.
- Active Family Nurse practitioner license in good standing
- Provide holistic, evidenced-based care inclusive of accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning for our patients. This includes education and treatment for pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infection (STI) Prevention and safer sex practices.
- Order and administer immunizations and injections (to include but not limited to COVID19, influenza, TB, Depo) and provides evidence-based patient/parent vaccine counseling and education.
- Minimum of two years of medically relevant experience or equivalent
- Complete the DOT certification exam within 30 days of employment
- Depending on the market, the ability to be proficient in both speaking and writing in additional languages not limited to but including Spanish
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including but not limited to performing CPR and operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Pass a FIT test and wear the provided respirator mask when protocol requires.
Education:
- Master's Degree level Family Nurse Practitioner program with current National Board Certification and State of Employment license to practice in the Advanced Practice Nurse role
- Or in select states, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (or other health-related master’s degree or equivalent experience together with Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies) with current National Board Certification and State of Employment license to practice in the role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- EPIC experience preferred
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$41.85 - $90.13
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/11/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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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.