Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Emergency medicine physician assistant jobs in Colorado draw candidates to major health systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Centura Health, which operate busy EDs across Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. International candidates pursuing visa sponsorship will find the most activity at large academic medical centers and regional trauma centers staffed year-round.
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We’re changing lives, and we’re hiring people who want to do the same. ERC Pathlight treats eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions with evidence-based, compassionate care. We meet patients where they are, through locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, and help them build recovery that lasts. Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists, we’ve helped 35,000+ people start their recovery. The need for quality mental health care keeps growing, and we’re looking for people who want to meet it.
Why Join Us
Your work matters. You matter. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and leaders who do right by our patients, every time. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to transform mental health care, you belong here.
What You'll Be Doing
Under the supervision of a credentialed physician, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering psychiatric healthcare to patients. Operates with latitude and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective psychiatric health care to patients, manage health care systems, and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning research and theory-based practice.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Evaluates and monitors the psychiatric condition of patients in collaboration with physicians and other care providers. Adhering to established standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, makes decisions regarding treatment.
- Determines and assesses the health status of new or existing patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive psychiatric and medical histories, and performing patient examinations.
- Analyzes present patient care and the responses to the present care, and helps to develop the patient care plan and treatment.
- Completes required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
- Orders appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations. Initiates, performs or directs other nurses to perform screenings and orders psychological assessments when appropriate.
- Collaborates on care delivery by 1) including staff, physicians, other providers and management in both service and patient care improvements; 2) treating all teammates with respect; 3) demonstrating the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 4) behaving in a manner consistent with company mission and values 5) establishing and maintaining contact with referring providers both within that outside of the system 6) establishing and maintaining contact with family members and patient’s support persons when appropriate.
- Advocates for patients including providing consistent and timely documentation regarding the patient's need for level of care and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize optimal length of stay for treatment.
Administrative Duties
- May be assigned to perform leadwork and/or involvement in clinical coordination, responsibility for special projects which may encompass protocol development, management planning, scheduling and other tasks as necessary to support practice environment in the different levels of care.
- Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Attends staff meetings to present and discuss clinical concerns. Utilizes the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, contribute psychiatric expertise, problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies.
- Achieves quality metrics by 1) focusing on clinically relevant outcome measures; 2) adapting company innovations to continuously improve patient care, program, and organizational efficiency.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, receiving current literature, and attending in-service meetings, staff meetings and workshops. Attends, participates in, and contributes to in-services, education, and staff training sessions to maintain/increase skills and teach others.
- Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients to whom care, service and treatment is being provided.
- Receives individual and group supervision from physician and non-physician leaders.
- Evaluates own performance and recognize opportunities for growth.
- Provides community education and engages in marketing efforts when requested.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing (BSN and MSN)
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Specialization as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required
Licenses and Certifications
- State licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with psychiatric specialization
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner with Post Masters Psych certification PMHNP
- Training in CPR, Handle With Care, and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a psychiatric setting.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience treating patients with eating disorders.
- Knowledge of nursing principles and skill in their implementation.
- Knowledge of community resources for appropriate procedures.
- Skill in applying clinical psychiatric service practices.
- Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies. Skill in obtaining information from patients, calming and reassuring patients and motivating patients to accept treatments.
- Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ability to prepare accurate reports and documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
This position is a 1.0 FTE role with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and the on-call requirements listed below.
On-Call Expectations
Please note: On-call responsibilities are an important part of this role and are outlined transparently below.
- Participate in the medical staff weekend call rotation.
- Cover assigned facilities from Friday evening through Monday morning.
- Conduct in-person inpatient rounds on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
- Provide coverage for all psychiatric calls from inpatient units during the call period.
- Additional compensation: $2,000 per weekend on-call assignment.
- With the current medical staff size, providers typically take call approximately once every 2–3 months.
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. Colorado pay range $120,000 - $150,000 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
Who We Are
We’re changing lives, and we’re hiring people who want to do the same. ERC Pathlight treats eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions with evidence-based, compassionate care. We meet patients where they are, through locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, and help them build recovery that lasts. Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists, we’ve helped 35,000+ people start their recovery. The need for quality mental health care keeps growing, and we’re looking for people who want to meet it.
Why Join Us
Your work matters. You matter. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and leaders who do right by our patients, every time. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to transform mental health care, you belong here.
What You'll Be Doing
Under the supervision of a credentialed physician, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering psychiatric healthcare to patients. Operates with latitude and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective psychiatric health care to patients, manage health care systems, and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning research and theory-based practice.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Evaluates and monitors the psychiatric condition of patients in collaboration with physicians and other care providers. Adhering to established standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, makes decisions regarding treatment.
- Determines and assesses the health status of new or existing patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive psychiatric and medical histories, and performing patient examinations.
- Analyzes present patient care and the responses to the present care, and helps to develop the patient care plan and treatment.
- Completes required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
- Orders appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations. Initiates, performs or directs other nurses to perform screenings and orders psychological assessments when appropriate.
- Collaborates on care delivery by 1) including staff, physicians, other providers and management in both service and patient care improvements; 2) treating all teammates with respect; 3) demonstrating the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 4) behaving in a manner consistent with company mission and values 5) establishing and maintaining contact with referring providers both within that outside of the system 6) establishing and maintaining contact with family members and patient’s support persons when appropriate.
- Advocates for patients including providing consistent and timely documentation regarding the patient's need for level of care and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize optimal length of stay for treatment.
Administrative Duties
- May be assigned to perform leadwork and/or involvement in clinical coordination, responsibility for special projects which may encompass protocol development, management planning, scheduling and other tasks as necessary to support practice environment in the different levels of care.
- Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Attends staff meetings to present and discuss clinical concerns. Utilizes the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, contribute psychiatric expertise, problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies.
- Achieves quality metrics by 1) focusing on clinically relevant outcome measures; 2) adapting company innovations to continuously improve patient care, program, and organizational efficiency.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, receiving current literature, and attending in-service meetings, staff meetings and workshops. Attends, participates in, and contributes to in-services, education, and staff training sessions to maintain/increase skills and teach others.
- Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients to whom care, service and treatment is being provided.
- Receives individual and group supervision from physician and non-physician leaders.
- Evaluates own performance and recognize opportunities for growth.
- Provides community education and engages in marketing efforts when requested.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing (BSN and MSN)
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Specialization as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required
Licenses and Certifications
- State licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with psychiatric specialization
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner with Post Masters Psych certification PMHNP
- Training in CPR, Handle With Care, and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a psychiatric setting.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience treating patients with eating disorders.
- Knowledge of nursing principles and skill in their implementation.
- Knowledge of community resources for appropriate procedures.
- Skill in applying clinical psychiatric service practices.
- Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies. Skill in obtaining information from patients, calming and reassuring patients and motivating patients to accept treatments.
- Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ability to prepare accurate reports and documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
This position is a 1.0 FTE role with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and the on-call requirements listed below.
On-Call Expectations
Please note: On-call responsibilities are an important part of this role and are outlined transparently below.
- Participate in the medical staff weekend call rotation.
- Cover assigned facilities from Friday evening through Monday morning.
- Conduct in-person inpatient rounds on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
- Provide coverage for all psychiatric calls from inpatient units during the call period.
- Additional compensation: $2,000 per weekend on-call assignment.
- With the current medical staff size, providers typically take call approximately once every 2–3 months.
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. Colorado pay range $120,000 - $150,000 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
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Which visa types realistically apply to emergency medicine physician assistant roles in Colorado?
The H-1B visa is the most common path, as physician assistant roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The O-1 visa is available for candidates with extraordinary ability in their field. Canadian and Mexican nationals cannot use TN visa status for this role, as physician assistant is not on the USMCA profession list. F-1 graduates may use OPT for up to 12 months of post-graduation work before transitioning to employer-sponsored status.
Which companies sponsor visas for emergency medicine physician assistants in Colorado?
Larger health systems with dedicated emergency departments are the most active sponsors in Colorado. UCHealth, Centura Health, SCL Health, and HealthONE have all hired international emergency medicine PAs. Academic medical centers affiliated with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus also have established HR infrastructure for H-1B sponsorship. Smaller independent urgent care groups rarely sponsor due to administrative cost and complexity.
Which cities in Colorado have the most emergency medicine physician assistant sponsorship jobs?
Denver and its metro communities, including Aurora and Lakewood, account for the largest share of emergency medicine PA openings due to the concentration of Level I and Level II trauma centers. Colorado Springs supports a secondary market through Penrose-St. Francis and UC Health Memorial Hospital. Fort Collins and Boulder offer additional opportunities tied to regional medical campuses and growing suburban ED volumes.
How to find emergency medicine physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate lists Colorado emergency medicine physician assistant roles specifically at employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on health systems that have demonstrated willingness to file H-1B petitions for PA positions. Filtering by Colorado and by this specialty on Migrate Mate saves time compared to manually vetting each health system's HR policies. Confirm sponsorship eligibility directly with each employer's HR or legal team before accepting an offer.
Are there any Colorado-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for emergency medicine physician assistants?
Colorado requires PA licensure through the Colorado Medical Board before employment begins, which affects onboarding timelines for international hires. The state's high-altitude trauma volume and growing rural health shortage designations in areas like the San Luis Valley and Eastern Plains create demand that can motivate rural health systems to consider sponsorship. The University of Colorado PA program also generates a pipeline of domestically trained candidates, so international applicants typically need strong emergency medicine subspecialty experience to remain competitive.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored emergency medicine physician assistant jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.