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NP jobs are among the most accessible OPT-eligible roles in healthcare, with employers routinely sponsoring H-1B visa and O-1 visas for qualified candidates. Most positions require a current state NP license and national board certification. Standard OPT duration is 12 months, with STEM OPT extension not applicable to most NP programs.
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OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $60.39 - $68.10/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
Position Summary
- Ideally a candidate with wound care background or surgery background but open to training a candidate
- Will see approximately 12-18 patients a day
- Perform comprehensive inpatient assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and incontinence
- Develop and implement evidence-based wound care treatment plans, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, dressings, and devices
- Provide wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, biopsies, and other procedures as indicated
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound prevention, management, and self-care
- Document patient encounters and interventions in the electronic medical record
- Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities
- Hyperbaric chamber experience preferred, training is available if needed.
- Outpatient wound care clinic with the possibility for inpatient wound care team coverage to cover PTO/time off
- Uphold the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of OSF HealthCare
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20-63.65 hr
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
* Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
* 1-2 years experience in General Surgery or Wound Care strongly desired.
* Position will be located at multiple clinics.
* Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
* Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
* Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TOTAL REWARDS
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $60.39 - $68.10/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
Position Summary
- Ideally a candidate with wound care background or surgery background but open to training a candidate
- Will see approximately 12-18 patients a day
- Perform comprehensive inpatient assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and incontinence
- Develop and implement evidence-based wound care treatment plans, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, dressings, and devices
- Provide wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, biopsies, and other procedures as indicated
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound prevention, management, and self-care
- Document patient encounters and interventions in the electronic medical record
- Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities
- Hyperbaric chamber experience preferred, training is available if needed.
- Outpatient wound care clinic with the possibility for inpatient wound care team coverage to cover PTO/time off
- Uphold the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of OSF HealthCare
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20-63.65 hr
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
* Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
* 1-2 years experience in General Surgery or Wound Care strongly desired.
* Position will be located at multiple clinics.
* Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
* Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
* Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in NP
Target health systems with established visa programs
Large hospital networks and federally qualified health centers file H-1B visa petitions far more regularly than independent practices. Search their careers pages directly to confirm sponsorship history before investing time in an application.
Get your NP license sorted before you apply
Most employers won't extend an offer until you hold an active state license. Start the licensing process early since endorsement timelines vary widely by state and can easily consume two to three months of your OPT period.
Know your OPT end date before negotiating a start date
Employers need enough runway to file an H-1B petition or initiate another sponsorship pathway. Starting two to three months before your OPT expires leaves too little margin and raises concerns for hiring teams.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers for H-1B sponsorship
Nonprofits, academic medical centers, and government entities are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and can file year-round. These employers offer a more reliable sponsorship pathway than for-profit practices subject to lottery timing.
Lead with clinical value, not visa urgency
Hiring managers respond to candidates who solve staffing problems in underserved specialties or high-demand settings. Frame your NP specialty, patient population experience, and certifications first. Sponsorship becomes easier to discuss once clinical fit is established.
Clarify your OPT authorization status upfront with recruiters
Specify that you hold an EAD authorizing full-time employment and explain clearly what sponsorship will require later. Recruiters unfamiliar with OPT often conflate it with CPT or assume restrictions that do not apply to your situation.
NP OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an NP on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. Your OPT Employment Authorization Document authorizes you to work as an NP for any qualifying employer without immediate sponsorship. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when your OPT period expires and you need a longer-term status such as H-1B. Most NP employers are familiar with this distinction, though some smaller practices may need it explained.
Does my NP role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
Most NP programs do not qualify for the STEM OPT extension because nursing and advanced practice nursing programs are typically classified under CIP codes outside the STEM-designated list. If your NP degree was granted in a STEM-eligible field such as health informatics or nursing informatics, confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor an H-1B for NP roles?
Academic medical centers, large nonprofit health systems, and federally qualified health centers sponsor H-1B petitions most consistently for NPs. These organizations are also cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. You can browse NP roles at sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters for positions open to OPT and visa sponsorship candidates.
Do I need a full-time position to maintain valid OPT status as an NP?
USCIS requires OPT employment to be directly related to your field of study. For NPs, clinical roles in patient care or advanced practice settings clearly satisfy this requirement. There is no strict minimum hours threshold for post-completion OPT, but unemployment of 90 or more cumulative days during your OPT period triggers a status violation, so maintaining consistent employment matters.
What visa options are available after my OPT expires for NP roles?
The H-1B is the most common path for NPs after OPT, though lottery timing creates uncertainty. Cap-exempt employers offer a more reliable route because they can file at any point. Some NPs also qualify for the O-1A under extraordinary ability criteria, particularly those with published research, leadership roles, or significant clinical recognition in their specialty.