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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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The Department of Pediatrics seeks to hire an Adolescent Medicine physician to join the Adolescent Medicine Section within the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (GPAM) at the University of North Carolina. Applicants should be board‑certified or board‑eligible in Adolescent Medicine. This position is an open‑rank, open track faculty appointment in the School of Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill. As a faculty member, the individual will join a multidisciplinary section that includes board‑certified Adolescent Medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and pediatricians with a strong interest in adolescent health. Clinical responsibilities focus primarily on outpatient adolescent medicine care, provided in Raleigh and/or Chapel Hill clinical settings. Inpatient consultative care is delivered on an as‑needed basis, with plans for expansion as the section continues to grow.
The Adolescent Medicine Section also offers opportunities to:
- Provide medical care in youth detention centers
- Deliver care within a youth psychiatric inpatient facility
- Collaborate in a Hematology–Adolescent Medicine clinic supporting reproductive healthcare for patients with possible bleeding disorders and other hematologic conditions
- Partner with the UNC Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders, housed within the Department of Psychiatry
Academic, Research, & Teaching Opportunities
In addition to clinical programs, GPAM has a nationally recognized record of excellence in research and education. Division‑wide research focuses include the impact of social and contextual factors on health, childhood adversity, and health inequities.
Research interests within the Adolescent Medicine Section include:
- Adolescent consent and confidentiality in telehealth
- Decision‑making tools for contraceptive care
- Reproductive health autonomy
- Global health and HIV prevention
- Eating disorders treatment outcomes and quality improvement
Opportunities for broader adolescent health research are available through collaboration with the Gillings School of Global Public Health and the Sheps Center for Health Services Research. Faculty may also participate in medical education, including medical student and resident teaching, curriculum development, and supervision of clinical rotations. Additional opportunities exist to develop and participate in other outpatient specialty collaborative clinics based on program growth and faculty interests.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Completion of post‑residency fellowship training in Adolescent Medicine
- Board certification or board eligibility in Adolescent Medicine
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina
For additional information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
The Department of Pediatrics seeks to hire an Adolescent Medicine physician to join the Adolescent Medicine Section within the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (GPAM) at the University of North Carolina. Applicants should be board‑certified or board‑eligible in Adolescent Medicine. This position is an open‑rank, open track faculty appointment in the School of Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill. As a faculty member, the individual will join a multidisciplinary section that includes board‑certified Adolescent Medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and pediatricians with a strong interest in adolescent health. Clinical responsibilities focus primarily on outpatient adolescent medicine care, provided in Raleigh and/or Chapel Hill clinical settings. Inpatient consultative care is delivered on an as‑needed basis, with plans for expansion as the section continues to grow.
The Adolescent Medicine Section also offers opportunities to:
- Provide medical care in youth detention centers
- Deliver care within a youth psychiatric inpatient facility
- Collaborate in a Hematology–Adolescent Medicine clinic supporting reproductive healthcare for patients with possible bleeding disorders and other hematologic conditions
- Partner with the UNC Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders, housed within the Department of Psychiatry
Academic, Research, & Teaching Opportunities
In addition to clinical programs, GPAM has a nationally recognized record of excellence in research and education. Division‑wide research focuses include the impact of social and contextual factors on health, childhood adversity, and health inequities.
Research interests within the Adolescent Medicine Section include:
- Adolescent consent and confidentiality in telehealth
- Decision‑making tools for contraceptive care
- Reproductive health autonomy
- Global health and HIV prevention
- Eating disorders treatment outcomes and quality improvement
Opportunities for broader adolescent health research are available through collaboration with the Gillings School of Global Public Health and the Sheps Center for Health Services Research. Faculty may also participate in medical education, including medical student and resident teaching, curriculum development, and supervision of clinical rotations. Additional opportunities exist to develop and participate in other outpatient specialty collaborative clinics based on program growth and faculty interests.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Completion of post‑residency fellowship training in Adolescent Medicine
- Board certification or board eligibility in Adolescent Medicine
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina
For additional information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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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.