Orthopedic Physician Assistant Jobs for OPT Students
Orthopedic Physician Assistant jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with a PA degree and NCCPA certification. Most roles require state licensure, which can affect your start date, so factor that into your OPT timeline. Standard OPT gives you 12 months; STEM OPT extension is not available for PA programs.
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New Rochelle, New York
Grant Funded:
No
Department:
MNR Department Of Surgery
Bargaining Unit:
1199
Work Shift:
Day
Work Days:
ROTATING SCHEDULE
Scheduled Hours:
Hours Vary
Scheduled Daily Hours:
Hours Vary
Hourly Rate:
$80.52
For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
The practice of a physician assistant shall include medical services within the education, training and experience of the physician assistant that are delegated by the supervising physician.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the OR/participate in rounds on assigned service
- Assess patients. Record physical and history on assigned service with countersignature within 24 hours.
- Apply and remove casts and/or traction
- Change surgical dressings/perform minor suturing/removal of sutures
- Order routine laboratory work and x-rays.
- Start IV's and draw blood.
- On the instruction of the attending physician, will write orders for medical and intravenous fluid.
- Write routine orders including diet, patient activity and all other diagnostic procedures.
- May see patients in ER/ECP and/or Clinic
Experience and Education:
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant school
- Registered as a Physician's Assistant in New York
- NCCPA(certified) DEA license/CPR-BLS/NPI/NCC PA required.
- Minimum of one experience as a PA.
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
City/State:
New Rochelle, New York
Grant Funded:
No
Department:
MNR Department Of Surgery
Bargaining Unit:
1199
Work Shift:
Day
Work Days:
ROTATING SCHEDULE
Scheduled Hours:
Hours Vary
Scheduled Daily Hours:
Hours Vary
Hourly Rate:
$80.52
For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
The practice of a physician assistant shall include medical services within the education, training and experience of the physician assistant that are delegated by the supervising physician.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the OR/participate in rounds on assigned service
- Assess patients. Record physical and history on assigned service with countersignature within 24 hours.
- Apply and remove casts and/or traction
- Change surgical dressings/perform minor suturing/removal of sutures
- Order routine laboratory work and x-rays.
- Start IV's and draw blood.
- On the instruction of the attending physician, will write orders for medical and intravenous fluid.
- Write routine orders including diet, patient activity and all other diagnostic procedures.
- May see patients in ER/ECP and/or Clinic
Experience and Education:
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant school
- Registered as a Physician's Assistant in New York
- NCCPA(certified) DEA license/CPR-BLS/NPI/NCC PA required.
- Minimum of one experience as a PA.
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Apply before your OPT start date
State PA licensure can take 6 to 12 weeks after graduation. Start your license application immediately after passing the PANCE so your authorization is in place before your OPT work period begins and you avoid losing authorized days.
Target orthopedic surgery groups and hospital systems
Large hospital systems and orthopedic surgery practices are more likely to have HR infrastructure for sponsoring work visas. Independent single-physician offices rarely have experience with H-1B or TN sponsorship and may decline without a clear process in place.
Understand that STEM OPT does not apply to PA programs
Physician Assistant programs are classified under health sciences, not STEM fields eligible for the 24-month extension. Your OPT window is 12 months. Factor this hard deadline into every job offer negotiation and visa sponsorship conversation with employers.
Highlight your NCCPA certification prominently
Orthopedic employers expect active NCCPA certification as a baseline requirement. Leading your resume and cover letter with your certification status and CAQ in orthopedics, if applicable, removes a common employer concern about international candidate qualifications early in the screening process.
Ask about sponsorship intent during the first interview
Do not wait until an offer is extended to raise visa sponsorship. Ask directly whether the employer has sponsored H-1B or other work visas before. An employer with no prior experience may still sponsor, but you need lead time to educate them.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Orthopedic Physician Assistant roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. If your degree is in Physician Assistant Studies or a closely related health sciences field, you can work as an Orthopedic PA under standard OPT for up to 12 months. The role must be directly related to your field of study, which is straightforward for PA graduates entering clinical practice.
Is a STEM OPT extension available for Physician Assistant graduates?
No. PA programs are classified under health sciences, not STEM, so the 24-month STEM OPT extension does not apply. You have 12 months of standard OPT. After that, you need a different work authorization category, most commonly an H-1B visa sponsored by your employer. Planning for this transition early is essential.
Does an Orthopedic PA role qualify for H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Yes. Physician Assistant is a recognized H-1B specialty occupation because it requires a specific master's-level degree and active NCCPA certification. Orthopedic practices and hospital systems have successfully sponsored PAs under H-1B. Your employer needs to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and submit an I-129 petition to USCIS on your behalf.
How does state licensure affect my OPT start date as an international PA?
State PA licensure typically takes 6 to 12 weeks after passing the PANCE, and most employers cannot allow you to work without it. If your OPT authorization is approved before your license arrives, those days still count against your 12-month window. Apply for licensure immediately after graduation to minimize the gap between OPT start and actual work start.
Where can I find Orthopedic Physician Assistant jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Browsing Orthopedic PA listings on Migrate Mate helps you focus your applications on employers already familiar with OPT and H-1B sponsorship, rather than spending time on roles where sponsorship is not on the table.
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