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Family Practice Physician roles on OPT require J-1 or H-1B sponsorship from a healthcare employer willing to navigate licensing and work authorization together. Most hiring happens through hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and group practices with established visa programs. Your OPT window is narrow, so targeting sponsors early matters.
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First Choice Health Centers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our family care practice in Manchester, CT. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
Why First Choice?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being!
- Reimbursement for licenses ($1500) and CME coursework ($2500) annually
- 5 days Paid CME time
- 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
- Company paid Life insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Complimentary premium Calm Health membership
For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant evaluating patients of all ages and establishing care plans
- A current license to practice as a NP or PA in the state of Connecticut
- Appropriate Board Certification
- A commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with compassion and respect
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license
- BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc. Range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000
STANDARD JOB DUTIES:
- Evaluates, assesses patient illness/injuries assessing all ages
- Chronic care management
- Performs physical examinations, and special examinations
- Takes medical histories
- Develops plans of care
- Provides routine and illness care
- Orders medications; orders diagnostic tests; and evaluates results
- Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary
- Maintains patient medical records
- Provides patient counseling/education
- Participates in medical student and health professional teaching
- Performs related duties as required
COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including marijuana testing, before beginning employment.
First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
SCHEDULE:
- Monday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Rotating Saturday clinic coverage (about 8 X per year)
INTRODUCTION
First Choice Health Centers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our family care practice in Manchester, CT. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
Why First Choice?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being!
- Reimbursement for licenses ($1500) and CME coursework ($2500) annually
- 5 days Paid CME time
- 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
- Company paid Life insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Complimentary premium Calm Health membership
For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant evaluating patients of all ages and establishing care plans
- A current license to practice as a NP or PA in the state of Connecticut
- Appropriate Board Certification
- A commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with compassion and respect
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license
- BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc. Range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000
STANDARD JOB DUTIES:
- Evaluates, assesses patient illness/injuries assessing all ages
- Chronic care management
- Performs physical examinations, and special examinations
- Takes medical histories
- Develops plans of care
- Provides routine and illness care
- Orders medications; orders diagnostic tests; and evaluates results
- Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary
- Maintains patient medical records
- Provides patient counseling/education
- Participates in medical student and health professional teaching
- Performs related duties as required
COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including marijuana testing, before beginning employment.
First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
SCHEDULE:
- Monday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Rotating Saturday clinic coverage (about 8 X per year)
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Family Practice Physician
Target federally qualified health centers first
FQHCs and community health centers hire international physicians regularly and often have immigration counsel on retainer. They also qualify for J-1 Conrad 30 waivers, which can transition you from training to employment more smoothly than private practices.
Understand your licensing timeline
State medical licenses take three to six months to process. Start your application immediately after matching. Sponsors will want proof of licensure eligibility before committing, so delays here directly compress your available OPT work authorization window.
Apply to hospital systems with in-house immigration support
Large hospital networks like academic medical centers and integrated health systems typically have HR teams experienced in physician visa sponsorship. Smaller private practices rarely do. Prioritize employers where immigration infrastructure already exists rather than building it from scratch.
Get ECFMG certification squared away before outreach
Employers sponsoring international physicians expect ECFMG certification to be active or imminent. If yours is pending, note the expected completion date in applications. Sponsors view an incomplete certification as a risk factor that can stall or end hiring conversations.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as Family Practice Physicians in the United States?
Yes, but you must have an active OPT Employment Authorization Document and a valid state medical license before you can begin practicing. Most employers will require both before your start date. Because physician licensing timelines often run three to six months, coordinating your EAD activation and license approval with your offer timeline is critical. Migrate Mate lists Family Practice Physician roles from employers who sponsor OPT candidates.
Does Family Practice Physician qualify as a STEM occupation for the 24-month OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your qualifying degree was in a STEM-designated field such as biomedical sciences or a related discipline, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. A degree in general medicine or clinical medicine may not carry a STEM CIP code. Confirm your specific CIP code with your Designated School Official before assuming STEM extension eligibility applies.
What visa sponsorship do most Family Practice Physician employers offer after OPT?
The most common post-OPT pathways are H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship through nonprofit or academic medical employers, J-1 Conrad 30 waivers for physicians who completed residency on a J-1 visa, and standard H-1B cap sponsorship for those working in private settings. FQHCs and teaching hospitals are often cap-exempt, which means H-1B approval is not dependent on the annual lottery.
How much lead time do Family Practice Physician OPT candidates need to secure sponsorship?
Plan for at least six months of lead time before your OPT expires. State licensure alone can take three to six months. Add the employer's internal approval process, immigration counsel review, and any petition preparation, and the timeline gets tight quickly. Starting sponsorship conversations at or before the nine-month mark of your OPT period gives you the best buffer against authorization gaps.
Where can OPT students find Family Practice Physician jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international candidates, and it filters for employers open to visa sponsorship. General job boards surface physician listings without immigration context, which wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Using a platform designed for international candidates means the sponsorship question is already factored into which roles appear.
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