Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs for OPT Students
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners on F-1 OPT can work in physician offices, community health centers, and urgent care clinics. Your OPT authorization must align with your nursing or advanced practice degree. STEM OPT extension is not available for most NP programs, so the 12-month clock matters.
See All Primary Care Nurse Practitioner JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 91+ Primary Care Nurse Practitioner jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 91+ Primary Care Nurse Practitioner jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Primary Care Nurse Practitioner roles.
Get Access To All JobsPrimary Care Provider
Parker At Your Door, a medical house calls program serving the greater New York Metro region, is seeking a Primary Care NP to provide quality primary medical care to our patients in the comfort of their homes.
Now Conducting Visits in Suffolk County
Full Time, Part Time and Per Visit Opportunities Available!
Position Overview
As a Primary Care Provider, you will be responsible for assessing members with multiple comorbidities residing in the community. In this position, you will perform comprehensive evaluation of patients and provide medical management.
This position is a key clinical role within a growing community program, with the ability to make an impact and offers a significant personal and professional opportunity to join a world-renowned health care organization. We offer competitive pay rates, free parking, flexible scheduling and more.
About Parker
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.
Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.
Why Work at Parker
- Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
- Excellent training and clinical education
- Accessible via public transportation
- Free parking on site for all staff
- On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
- Full Benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
Responsibilities Include
- Examine patients and order appropriate diagnostic workups
- Assess members with acute change in condition in a timely manner
- Maintains complete and accurate medical records
- Consults with other members of the interdisciplinary team to create appropriate and viable care plan
- Educate patients in topics such as disease process, medication and compliance
- Medical management of patients
Position Qualifications
- Licensure and current registration to practice as a NP in New York State
- Strong communication and follow up skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft including excel, knowledge of data entry, documentation and report generation
- Prior experience with the geriatric population and home care strongly preferred
- Knowledge of medical documentation
Primary Care Provider
Parker At Your Door, a medical house calls program serving the greater New York Metro region, is seeking a Primary Care NP to provide quality primary medical care to our patients in the comfort of their homes.
Now Conducting Visits in Suffolk County
Full Time, Part Time and Per Visit Opportunities Available!
Position Overview
As a Primary Care Provider, you will be responsible for assessing members with multiple comorbidities residing in the community. In this position, you will perform comprehensive evaluation of patients and provide medical management.
This position is a key clinical role within a growing community program, with the ability to make an impact and offers a significant personal and professional opportunity to join a world-renowned health care organization. We offer competitive pay rates, free parking, flexible scheduling and more.
About Parker
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.
Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.
Why Work at Parker
- Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
- Excellent training and clinical education
- Accessible via public transportation
- Free parking on site for all staff
- On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
- Full Benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
Responsibilities Include
- Examine patients and order appropriate diagnostic workups
- Assess members with acute change in condition in a timely manner
- Maintains complete and accurate medical records
- Consults with other members of the interdisciplinary team to create appropriate and viable care plan
- Educate patients in topics such as disease process, medication and compliance
- Medical management of patients
Position Qualifications
- Licensure and current registration to practice as a NP in New York State
- Strong communication and follow up skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft including excel, knowledge of data entry, documentation and report generation
- Prior experience with the geriatric population and home care strongly preferred
- Knowledge of medical documentation
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Target federally qualified health centers
FQHCs and community health centers frequently hire NPs and are experienced with work authorization. Many operate under federal funding that makes them more familiar with employment eligibility requirements than smaller private practices.
Confirm your OPT is tied to your NP degree
OPT must be directly related to your field of study. If your degree is a Master of Science in Nursing or DNP, your authorized employment must reflect advanced practice nursing, not general staff nursing or unrelated clinical roles.
Prioritize employers with existing H-1B filing history
Large health systems, multisite primary care groups, and hospital-affiliated clinics have legal and HR infrastructure for immigration petitions. Smaller independent practices often lack this and may decline to sponsor even willing candidates.
Obtain your state NP license before OPT begins
Most states require a separate NP license beyond your RN license. Licensing timelines vary by state and can take several months. Delays in licensure can make you ineligible to work in clinical roles, burning through your OPT window.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Primary Care Nurse Practitioner JobsSee all 91+ Primary Care Nurse Practitioner jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Primary Care Nurse Practitioner roles.
Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner on F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as your NP employment is directly related to your degree program, typically an MSN, DNP, or post-graduate NP certificate. You must have a valid EAD card before starting work. Because most NP programs are not STEM-designated, you are limited to 12 months of post-completion OPT unless your specific program qualifies for an extension.
Do Primary Care NP jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at large health systems, federally qualified health centers, and hospital-affiliated primary care networks. NP roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B because they require at minimum a master's degree in nursing. Smaller independent practices are less likely to sponsor due to the legal costs involved. Migrate Mate's job board filters for employers with a history of sponsoring international workers.
Does my NP license affect my OPT eligibility or work start date?
Your OPT authorization and your NP license are separate requirements. USCIS approves your EAD based on your degree program, not your licensure status. However, you legally cannot practice as an NP without a valid state license, so if your license is delayed, you cannot start clinical work even with an approved EAD. Apply for licensure as early as your state allows.
Is a DNP considered a STEM degree for the 24-month OPT extension?
No. Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are classified under the CIP code for nursing, which is not included on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Most MSN and NP certificate programs are also excluded. This means the standard OPT period for most Primary Care NP graduates is 12 months. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO if you are unsure.
What employment settings count as authorized OPT work for an NP?
Any setting where you practice in your authorized NP scope qualifies, including physician offices, community health clinics, urgent care centers, and telehealth platforms operating under a supervising physician or collaborative practice agreement. Volunteering or unpaid positions can count toward OPT requirements only if they meet the 20-hours-per-week minimum and are directly tied to your NP field of study. Confirm each arrangement with your DSO before accepting.
See which Primary Care Nurse Practitioner employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs