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We are proud to inform you that this position is eligible for our Student Loan Assistance Program. You may receive up to $9,600 which will be applied directly to your student loan account*.
- This benefit is for eligible positions as outlined in our program guidelines.
At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job ID: LP_00021612-2660146
Job Description
Department Description
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work in an outpatient setting as part of a collaborative team consisting of Attending Physicians, Fellows, RNs, Sonographers, and clinic support staff. The APP will be providing care to infertility patients as well as patients interested in egg/sperm/embryo preservation and family building through third-party reproduction (i.e., the use of a uterine bearing individual to carry a pregnancy for the intended parent(s) and/or the use of eggs, sperm, or embryos that have been donated by a third person). This role will make decisions about treatment next steps, required workup, and appropriate therapies.
JOB SUMMARY
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
Nurse Practitioner (NP): The Nurse Practitioner functions under the general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Process Protocol approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The Nurse Practitioner provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Nurse Practitioner and the supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Board and Board of Directors.
Physician Assistant (PA): The Physician Assistant functions under the general Physician Assistant Role Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Physician Assistant and his or her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Board and Board of Directors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
A. An NP/PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP/PA's education, training and experience, and which are performed in collaboration with a physician.
B. An NP/PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP/PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.
C. Scope of Practice of the NP/PA:
- Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures.
- Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
- Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
- Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications.
- Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
- Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
- Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
- Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
- Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
- As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
- After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room. The RN First Assistant directly assists the surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant must adhere to standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.
- Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
- Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
- Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
- Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
- Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
- Other duties as assigned.
D. Supervision:
- Supervision is provided by the supervising/sponsoring physician with clinical privileges at LPCH, or designated attending physicians in the Clinic, Service or Department. Standardized procedures, approved by the supervising physician(s) and the IDPC, are a mandatory mechanism of supervision. Other mechanisms of supervision used may be:
- Direct on-site, electronic or phone supervision by a supervising physician. A physician cannot supervise more than four (4) NP/PAs at one time.
- Chart screens on random charts by the supervising physician or designee.
- Chart audits on random charts as an integral part of selected quality improvement programs.
- Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) through tracking of performance indicators.
- The NP/PA will receive a formal annual performance evaluation by the Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Lead APP), Director of Advanced Practice or supervising manager/director with input from the Lead APP, supervising physician(s) and/or physician delegates, APP peers and the supervising manager/director. Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) also occurs through tracking of performance indicators.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education:
Physician Assistant (PA):
- Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
- Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Nurse Practitioner (NP):
- Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Licensure/Certification:
Physician Assistant (PA):
- Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California.
- Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients.
- Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain services/departments.
Nurse Practitioner (NP):
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of California.
- National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS).
Note: New graduate NPs will be allotted six (6) months from their graduation date to obtain national board certification.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), required only if furnishing medications.
- An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients.
- Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain specialties/departments.
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM):
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
- CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife.
Physical Requirements
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $93.75 to $114.84
Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Company Description
We are proud to inform you that this position is eligible for our Student Loan Assistance Program. You may receive up to $9,600 which will be applied directly to your student loan account*.
- This benefit is for eligible positions as outlined in our program guidelines.
At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job ID: LP_00021612-2660146
Job Description
Department Description
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work in an outpatient setting as part of a collaborative team consisting of Attending Physicians, Fellows, RNs, Sonographers, and clinic support staff. The APP will be providing care to infertility patients as well as patients interested in egg/sperm/embryo preservation and family building through third-party reproduction (i.e., the use of a uterine bearing individual to carry a pregnancy for the intended parent(s) and/or the use of eggs, sperm, or embryos that have been donated by a third person). This role will make decisions about treatment next steps, required workup, and appropriate therapies.
JOB SUMMARY
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
Nurse Practitioner (NP): The Nurse Practitioner functions under the general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Process Protocol approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The Nurse Practitioner provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Nurse Practitioner and the supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Board and Board of Directors.
Physician Assistant (PA): The Physician Assistant functions under the general Physician Assistant Role Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Physician Assistant and his or her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Board and Board of Directors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
A. An NP/PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP/PA's education, training and experience, and which are performed in collaboration with a physician.
B. An NP/PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP/PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.
C. Scope of Practice of the NP/PA:
- Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures.
- Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
- Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
- Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications.
- Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
- Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
- Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
- Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
- Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
- As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
- After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room. The RN First Assistant directly assists the surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant must adhere to standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.
- Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
- Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
- Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
- Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
- Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
- Other duties as assigned.
D. Supervision:
- Supervision is provided by the supervising/sponsoring physician with clinical privileges at LPCH, or designated attending physicians in the Clinic, Service or Department. Standardized procedures, approved by the supervising physician(s) and the IDPC, are a mandatory mechanism of supervision. Other mechanisms of supervision used may be:
- Direct on-site, electronic or phone supervision by a supervising physician. A physician cannot supervise more than four (4) NP/PAs at one time.
- Chart screens on random charts by the supervising physician or designee.
- Chart audits on random charts as an integral part of selected quality improvement programs.
- Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) through tracking of performance indicators.
- The NP/PA will receive a formal annual performance evaluation by the Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Lead APP), Director of Advanced Practice or supervising manager/director with input from the Lead APP, supervising physician(s) and/or physician delegates, APP peers and the supervising manager/director. Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) also occurs through tracking of performance indicators.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education:
Physician Assistant (PA):
- Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
- Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Nurse Practitioner (NP):
- Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Licensure/Certification:
Physician Assistant (PA):
- Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of California.
- Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients.
- Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain services/departments.
Nurse Practitioner (NP):
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of California.
- National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS).
Note: New graduate NPs will be allotted six (6) months from their graduation date to obtain national board certification.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), required only if furnishing medications.
- An individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances, required only if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients.
- Additional board certification(s) may be required by certain specialties/departments.
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM):
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
- CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife.
Physical Requirements
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $93.75 to $114.84
Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Midwife
Verify your credentials transfer before applying
Most states require AMCB or NARM certification before issuing a midwifery license. Confirm your foreign credentials are evaluated and your state license is in hand before targeting employers, since many won't start OPT paperwork without active licensure.
Target hospital systems with active H-1B histories
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions every year, which signals they have immigration infrastructure in place. Prioritize employers with dedicated HR immigration teams, not independent birth centers that may have never sponsored a foreign national.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary ask
Employers must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level when sponsoring OPT-to-H-1B transitions. Running an OFLC Wage Search before negotiations shows you understand the floor and prevents low offers that would later fail LCA certification.
Flag E-Verify enrollment when screening employers
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Midwifery qualifies as a STEM occupation under SOC 29-9099, so confirming E-Verify status at the offer stage protects your ability to extend OPT by 24 months instead of exhausting your 12-month window.
Start H-1B paperwork at least six months before OPT expires
H-1B petitions for the April lottery must be filed months before cap registration opens. Use Migrate Mate to map your OPT end date against the H-1B timeline, so your employer knows exactly when they need to act to keep your status uninterrupted.
Clarify on-call and per-diem arrangements in your offer letter
OPT requires employment that matches your authorized role and hours. Midwifery positions often include irregular on-call shifts or split-site assignments across multiple facilities, which USCIS scrutinizes. Get your offer letter to specify your primary employer of record and expected weekly hours before signing.
Midwife OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a midwifery role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, midwifery is classified under SOC code 29-9099 in O*NET, which falls within a STEM-designated field. That makes you eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12-month OPT period, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role meets the practical training criteria set by USCIS.
Do I need a U.S. state license before an employer will sponsor my OPT?
Almost always. Midwifery is a licensed profession in every state, and most hospital systems and birth centers won't submit OPT-related paperwork until you hold a valid state credential. If your foreign training requires a credential evaluation before licensure, start that process before graduation so you're not losing OPT time while waiting on paperwork.
How do I find midwifery employers who already sponsor international workers?
DOL LCA disclosure data shows which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for midwifery and related clinical roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can filter by employer and role type, giving you a targeted list of hospital networks and health systems that have sponsored international workers before, rather than approaching employers cold.
Can I work at multiple birth centers or hospital locations on OPT?
OPT authorizes you to work for a single employer of record in your authorized field. If your position involves assignments across multiple facilities, your primary employer must be clearly identified and listed as the OPT employer. Informal multi-site arrangements that lack a single sponsoring entity can put your status at risk, so clarify the employment structure in your offer letter before starting.
What happens to my OPT status if my employer can't file an H-1B petition in time?
If your employer misses the H-1B cap registration window and you're on standard 12-month OPT, your work authorization ends when OPT expires. If you've secured the STEM OPT extension, you gain an additional 24 months of runway, which covers the next H-1B registration cycle. Planning your timeline around USCIS's April registration window is critical for midwifery roles where finding a new sponsoring employer mid-year is difficult.