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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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The OHSU Respiratory Care Department provides consultation 24/7 to the OHSU community. Respiratory Care provides diagnostic and therapeutic care to all ages of patients with respiratory impairment. We have Adult and Pediatric positions available.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized respiratory care therapeutic interventions and diagnostic testing, as ordered by physicians, to patients with pulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists work with patients of all ages who have breathing disorders. Common breathing disorders include asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Additionally, patients may experience breathing disorders as a result of a heart attack, a traumatic accident, newborn prematurity, or cystic fibrosis. Respiratory therapists perform diagnostic procedures such as blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests and therapeutic procedures such as operating and maintaining mechanical ventilators, administering medications, and airway clearance treatments.
This is an Adult Respiratory Care position. Work units include South Waterfront, adult ICUs, Emergency Department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards. Respiratory Therapists at OHSU provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Provides therapeutic interventions including but not limited to: airway management, therapeutic gases and ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performs diagnostic procedures including but not limited to: sampling of arterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, point of care testing.
- Therapeutic modalities and communication approached with reference to age specific needs of the patient, including Doernbecher Children's Hospital Family Centered Care Program.
- Assists other Respiratory Care Practitioners and health professionals to provide quality patient care in the spirit of teamwork. Trains new Respiratory Therapists, students, and other healthcare team members.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a manager, supervisor, or lead worker.
Required Qualifications:
- A current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner's (LRCP) credential issued by the Health Licensing Office for the State of Oregon and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (Upon hire).
- Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
- For positions posted in the PANDA unit, 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Experience required.
- Some positions may require ALCS, NRP, or PALS certification within 6 months of hire, as indicated on position description.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree
- 2 years of clinical respiratory care
- Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Additional Details:
Work location in sometimes noisy patient care areas. 12 hour shifts. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, magnetic fields, and radiation.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Department Overview:
The OHSU Respiratory Care Department provides consultation 24/7 to the OHSU community. Respiratory Care provides diagnostic and therapeutic care to all ages of patients with respiratory impairment. We have Adult and Pediatric positions available.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized respiratory care therapeutic interventions and diagnostic testing, as ordered by physicians, to patients with pulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists work with patients of all ages who have breathing disorders. Common breathing disorders include asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Additionally, patients may experience breathing disorders as a result of a heart attack, a traumatic accident, newborn prematurity, or cystic fibrosis. Respiratory therapists perform diagnostic procedures such as blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests and therapeutic procedures such as operating and maintaining mechanical ventilators, administering medications, and airway clearance treatments.
This is an Adult Respiratory Care position. Work units include South Waterfront, adult ICUs, Emergency Department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards. Respiratory Therapists at OHSU provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Provides therapeutic interventions including but not limited to: airway management, therapeutic gases and ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performs diagnostic procedures including but not limited to: sampling of arterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, point of care testing.
- Therapeutic modalities and communication approached with reference to age specific needs of the patient, including Doernbecher Children's Hospital Family Centered Care Program.
- Assists other Respiratory Care Practitioners and health professionals to provide quality patient care in the spirit of teamwork. Trains new Respiratory Therapists, students, and other healthcare team members.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a manager, supervisor, or lead worker.
Required Qualifications:
- A current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner's (LRCP) credential issued by the Health Licensing Office for the State of Oregon and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (Upon hire).
- Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
- For positions posted in the PANDA unit, 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Experience required.
- Some positions may require ALCS, NRP, or PALS certification within 6 months of hire, as indicated on position description.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree
- 2 years of clinical respiratory care
- Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Additional Details:
Work location in sometimes noisy patient care areas. 12 hour shifts. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, magnetic fields, and radiation.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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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.