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Practice Assistant roles are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in healthcare administration, clinical sciences, or related fields. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for OPT purposes. Cap-gap protection applies if you apply for H-1B visa sponsorship before your OPT expires, giving you continued work authorization through the lottery cycle.
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INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Advanced Practice Provider Family Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine Bridgehampton. In this role, the successful Nurse Practitioner uses clinical expertise to plan the delivery of safe, therapeutic, population-specific patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. With the patient and family central to the care, incorporates the unique characteristics and needs of each patient and family member into the plan of care. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- For Ostomy, management of Ostomy patients in the outpatient setting.
- Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for service.
- Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
- Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
- Uses evidence-based healthcare literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
- Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
- Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
- Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role.
- Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
- Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
- Practices as member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the medical staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
- Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
- Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
- Works collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
- Formulates the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
- Orders customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with collaborating physician.
- Performs complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
- Functions as a respectful member of the healthcare team.
- Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Services Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
- Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MD's etc.
- Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff.
- Works collaboratively with nurse leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
- Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
- Participates in the development and revision of the interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify you must have a Master's Degree graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Required. Current NYS Registered Nurse License Required. Current NYS Nurse Practitioner License Required. Current Nurse Practitioner Certification Required. Excellent communication skills (both oral & written), interpersonal and organization skills Required. Basic Computer skills Required.
For Ostomy, WOCN Certification required within 2 years of hire.
Required Licenses:
Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Preferred. Relevant experience strongly Preferred.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $151,530.94 - $182,030.94 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Practice Assistant
Target practices with established hiring infrastructure
Large medical groups, hospital systems, and multi-location specialty practices hire Practice Assistants regularly and are more likely to have HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization and the H-1B visa sponsorship process than small independent offices.
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
Mention your EAD and remaining OPT validity in your cover letter. Employers unfamiliar with F-1 OPT often assume international candidates require immediate sponsorship. Clarifying your current authorization reduces hesitation and moves your application forward faster.
Connect your degree directly to the role
Practice Assistant positions qualify for OPT when the work relates directly to your field of study. Be explicit in applications about how your degree in health sciences, biology, or administration connects to the specific responsibilities of the role.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise sponsorship in later-stage interviews, not at the first contact. Ask whether the organization has sponsored H-1B visas for similar roles before. A yes means infrastructure exists. A no means you need to assess whether they are willing to start that process.
Track your OPT end date and cap-gap window carefully
If an employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically. Missing this window means a gap in employment eligibility, so coordinate your job search timeline around the April H-1B filing period.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Practice Assistant roles from employers who have sponsored international hires before. Filtering for visa-friendly positions saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the hiring process.
Practice Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Practice Assistant role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the position is directly related to your field of study. Practice Assistant roles typically qualify when your degree is in health sciences, healthcare administration, biology, or a closely related field. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific offer meets the OPT employment relationship requirement before you accept.
Can I work as a Practice Assistant on STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field and the employer meets the E-Verify requirement. Many healthcare administration and health informatics degrees qualify for STEM OPT. The employer must also sign a formal training plan with you. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO to verify STEM eligibility before applying.
How do I find Practice Assistant employers who are open to sponsoring an H-1B?
Migrate Mate lists Practice Assistant jobs from employers with a documented history of international hires, which is the strongest signal that H-1B sponsorship is feasible. Beyond job boards, large hospital systems and academic medical centers sponsor most consistently. Asking directly during interviews about prior sponsorship history is the most reliable filter.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT expires before I find a Practice Assistant job?
Your F-1 status includes a 60-day grace period after OPT expires, but you cannot work during that window. If an employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT end date, cap-gap protection keeps you authorized through September 30. Planning your search around the April H-1B filing window is critical if your OPT expires in the spring or summer.
Do Practice Assistant roles at small clinics or private practices typically offer visa sponsorship?
Less often than larger organizations. Small independent practices rarely have experience with immigration compliance or the budget for legal fees associated with H-1B petitions. Multi-location specialty groups, hospital-affiliated practices, and academic health systems are more realistic sponsorship targets. For OPT authorization alone, any employer can hire you without those constraints.