OPT Pediatric Physician Assistant Jobs
Pediatric Physician Assistant jobs on OPT require employer sponsorship of an H-1B visa or O-1 visa before your work authorization expires. Clinical PA roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations, and many pediatric practices and children's hospitals have established OPT and visa sponsorship pathways for qualified candidates.
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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 as a Pediatric Physician Assistant
Target children's hospitals and academic medical centers
Large pediatric health systems and academic medical centers sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than private practices. Focus your applications on institutions with established international hiring pipelines and dedicated HR teams experienced with work authorization.
Confirm your NCCPA certification timeline
Most pediatric PA employers require PANCE passage and active NCCPA certification before extending an offer. Plan your exam timeline so certification lands well before your OPT expires, giving employers confidence your credentials will be in place.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise the visa sponsorship question early, ideally after an initial screen confirms mutual interest. Asking too late wastes time if the employer has a firm no-sponsorship policy for their PA positions.
Highlight state licensure status on your resume
PA licensure requirements vary by state. Clearly listing your active license, any pending applications, and states where you hold reciprocity reduces employer uncertainty and removes a common objection to sponsoring international PA candidates.
Understand how your OPT end date affects the H-1B cap
If your OPT expires before the next H-1B cap season starts, discuss cap-gap coverage with your DSO immediately. Timing your job search around the October 1 start date can determine whether a sponsoring employer can keep you working continuously.
Leverage your pediatric clinical rotations as proof of specialty fit
USCIS scrutinizes PA petitions closely because the role spans multiple specialties. Documenting pediatric-specific rotations, certifications, and clinical hours strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer's immigration attorney will need to make.
Pediatric Physician Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pediatric Physician Assistant jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Physician Assistant roles, including those in pediatric settings, generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B standards because they require a master's-level PA degree and national certification. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for PAs, though your employer must demonstrate the role requires that specific degree, not just any bachelor's credential.
Can I work as a Pediatric PA on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes, provided your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires. If your OPT ends during the cap-gap period between April 1 and October 1, you're covered to continue working as long as the petition was filed on time. Confirm your exact dates with your DSO and the employer's immigration counsel before assuming continuous work authorization.
Where can I find Pediatric Physician Assistant jobs that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not sorting through postings that won't work for your situation. Beyond using Migrate Mate, focus on children's hospitals, university-affiliated health systems, and Federally Qualified Health Centers, which tend to have structured sponsorship processes compared to smaller private pediatric clinics.
Does STEM OPT apply to Pediatric Physician Assistant roles?
No. PA programs are typically classified under CIP code 51.0805, which is not on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. This means most Pediatric PA graduates are limited to 12 months of post-completion OPT without a STEM extension. Confirm your specific degree classification with your DSO, since program coding can vary by institution.
What documentation should I have ready when an employer agrees to sponsor my H-1B?
Have your NCCPA certification, active state PA license, official transcripts, PANCE scores, passport, I-20 history, and current EAD card ready before the attorney engagement begins. Pediatric-specific clinical documentation is also worth compiling early, since it supports the specialty occupation argument USCIS reviews during adjudication of PA petitions.