OPT Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs on OPT require employers to verify your STEM or non-STEM OPT status, as nursing falls under a non-STEM CIP code, giving you 12 months of work authorization. Many healthcare employers are familiar with OPT but may need guidance on CPT history and EAD documentation before onboarding.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Austin, Texas
Facility Name: Strictly Peds Professional Building
Schedule: Part-Time | Rotating
Incentives:
- CME allowance + dedicated CME days
- Malpractice coverage with tail
What You Will Do:
The Pediatric Craniofacial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Service at Strictly Pediatric Professional Building in Austin, Texas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their team.
- Join our established team of physicians and APPs
- Practice setting: outpatient
- Call Structure: night call rotation required
- Weekend rotation required
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Empower families and caregivers through compassionate counseling and education regarding preventative health, specialized treatment options, and vital community resources.
- Coordinate holistic patient support by managing health conditions directly and facilitating seamless referrals to specialized healthcare providers and support networks.
- Document the complete patient journey with precision, maintaining accurate and high-quality medical records in accordance with specialty standards and network policies.
About the Facility
- Serving a population of central Austin
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Providers Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
Education:
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
Additional Preferences:
- 2 years of relevant experience
Visa Eligibility: None
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Why Join Our Team?:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Location: Austin, Texas
Facility Name: Strictly Peds Professional Building
Schedule: Part-Time | Rotating
Incentives:
- CME allowance + dedicated CME days
- Malpractice coverage with tail
What You Will Do:
The Pediatric Craniofacial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Service at Strictly Pediatric Professional Building in Austin, Texas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their team.
- Join our established team of physicians and APPs
- Practice setting: outpatient
- Call Structure: night call rotation required
- Weekend rotation required
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Empower families and caregivers through compassionate counseling and education regarding preventative health, specialized treatment options, and vital community resources.
- Coordinate holistic patient support by managing health conditions directly and facilitating seamless referrals to specialized healthcare providers and support networks.
- Document the complete patient journey with precision, maintaining accurate and high-quality medical records in accordance with specialty standards and network policies.
About the Facility
- Serving a population of central Austin
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Providers Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
Education:
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
Additional Preferences:
- 2 years of relevant experience
Visa Eligibility: None
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Why Join Our Team?:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Know your OPT authorization period upfront
Pediatric NP roles fall under non-STEM OPT, which gives you 12 months of work authorization. Confirm your EAD end date before applying so you can be transparent with employers about your timeline and avoid last-minute complications during onboarding.
Target healthcare systems with established OPT hiring
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers hire international NPs regularly and have HR processes in place for OPT documentation. Smaller private practices may lack familiarity with EAD requirements, making them a harder first point of contact for OPT candidates.
Secure your state nursing license before you apply
Most Pediatric NP positions require an active state license before your start date. Begin the licensing process immediately after graduation. Delays in licensure can push your start date beyond your OPT window, which creates work authorization complications with your employer.
Address your OPT timeline in your cover letter
Briefly stating your EAD validity and your intent to pursue H-1B visa or other sponsorship removes uncertainty for hiring managers. Pediatric NP roles often involve lengthy credentialing processes, so employers need confidence that your work authorization will cover the full onboarding period.
Understand how credentialing affects your start date
Hospital credentialing for NPs can take 60 to 90 days after an offer is accepted. That process runs parallel to your OPT clock. Factor this into your application timeline so your EAD is valid and active when credentialing completes and you can actually begin seeing patients.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Pediatric NP roles often qualify for H-1B sponsorship because they meet specialty occupation requirements. Raise the sponsorship conversation during offer negotiation, not after onboarding. Employers who plan ahead can file your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and keep you in status.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner on OPT?
Yes, but nursing falls under a non-STEM CIP code, so standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization rather than the 36-month STEM extension. Your position must be directly related to your field of study. You'll need an active EAD and a valid state NP license before your start date, and your employer must keep copies of your authorization documents on file.
Do Pediatric NP employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they require a graduate-level nursing degree and advanced clinical training. Large hospital systems and children's hospitals are the most reliable sponsors. Smaller outpatient practices sponsor less frequently. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Pediatric NP employers with a documented history of sponsoring international candidates.
How does hospital credentialing interact with my OPT window?
Credentialing is a hospital-side process that verifies your licenses, education, and clinical history before you can see patients independently. It typically takes 60 to 90 days after your offer is accepted. That time runs against your OPT clock. If your EAD expires before credentialing completes, you cannot legally begin working. Apply early in your OPT period and confirm your start date gives enough buffer before your EAD end date.
Does my nursing degree CIP code affect which OPT extension I qualify for?
Yes. Nursing programs are classified under CIP code 51 (Health Professions), which is not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. That means Pediatric NP graduates on OPT receive a 12-month authorization period and are not eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Planning your job search and sponsorship timeline around that 12-month window is critical.
What documentation do I need to provide a Pediatric NP employer while on OPT?
You'll need to provide your EAD card, a valid passport, your Form I-20 showing OPT authorization, and your active state NP license. The employer uses these for I-9 verification. Some hospital HR departments also request a copy of your SEVIS record or DSO confirmation letter. Keep digital copies of all documents and notify your DSO immediately if your employment end date or employer changes.