TN Visa Physician Assistant Jobs
Physician Assistant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with the required credentials. Employers file your TN documentation directly, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians. Your NCCPA certification and state licensure are the two documents that determine how quickly your sponsorship moves forward.
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Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those language skills during member visits.
In this role, you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required. Flexible Provider schedules available between 20-40 hours per week.
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum HouseCalls team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us in improving healthcare through the power of people and intelligent technologies while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
HouseCalls is an innovative, performance-driven program that brings care directly to members' homes. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCP).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including:
- Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
- Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
- Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
- Communicate findings to members' PCPs to address gaps in care
- Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
- Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance
- Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
- For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
- Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
- Active and unrestricted driver's license
- In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation to complete home visits
- Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
- If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board-if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
- Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits
- Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations
- Fluent in any languages besides English
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Physician Assistant
Verify your NCCPA certification is current
TN visa classification for Physician Assistants requires active NCCPA certification. If yours has lapsed or your CME credits are incomplete, resolve that before contacting employers. A gap here stalls sponsorship before it starts.
Target employers with in-house credentialing teams
Health systems and hospital networks typically handle TN documentation internally through HR or legal departments. These employers move faster than smaller clinics that outsource immigration filings to outside counsel for the first time.
Clarify state licensure requirements before accepting offers
Some states require full licensure before you start work; others accept a temporary or provisional license. Confirm what your offer state allows for TN holders so your start date doesn't slip after the employer files.
Request TN sponsorship explicitly during salary negotiation
Employers don't always volunteer TN filing details during offers. Ask your hiring contact to confirm the employer will file your TN documentation, cover associated costs, and name a point of contact in HR or legal before you sign.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring TN visas
Not every PA job listing includes sponsorship details. Use Migrate Mate to filter Physician Assistant roles by employers with TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying where the infrastructure already exists.
Prepare a credentials packet before your first interview
Assemble your NCCPA certificate, degree transcript, state license, and USMCA nationality documentation before interviews begin. Employers who sponsor TN visas often request these documents immediately after extending an offer.
Physician Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physician Assistant role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Physician Assistants are explicitly listed as a qualifying occupation under the USMCA TN visa category. You need a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree and active NCCPA certification. Some states also require a valid state PA license before your employer can complete the sponsorship filing, so confirm your target state's requirements early.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Physician Assistants compare to H-1B?
TN sponsorship is significantly more straightforward for PA roles. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no lengthy USCIS petition queue. Canadian PAs can often get TN status approved at the port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection and months of processing, which means TN is the practical first choice for most Canadian and Mexican PA job seekers.
Can Mexican Physician Assistants get TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at the border, and the TN allocation for Mexico is subject to an annual numerical limit. Mexican PAs should factor consular appointment availability and processing timelines into their job search and start-date planning, as the path differs meaningfully from the Canadian port-of-entry process.
Where can I find Physician Assistant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. jobs that may qualify for TN visa status. You can search Physician Assistant roles filtered by employers with recent visa filings, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to listings that don't include immigration support details.
What happens to my TN status if my Physician Assistant employer terminates my employment?
TN status is tied to the specific employer and role that filed your documentation. If your employment ends, your TN status ends with it. You'll need to either leave the country, secure a new employer willing to file fresh TN documentation, or change to another visa status before your grace period expires. USCIS does not provide an automatic grace period for TN holders the way it does for H-1B.