Nurse Practitioner Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Colorado's nurse practitioner job market spans major health systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado, with strong demand across Denver, Colorado Springs, and growing rural communities. International NPs most often pursue H-1B visa or TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals) visa sponsorship, and Colorado's shortage of primary care providers keeps sponsorship activity steady.
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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.
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 to start 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:
- 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Which companies sponsor visas for nurse practitioners in Colorado?
UCHealth, SCL Health (now Intermountain Health), Children's Hospital Colorado, Centura Health, and Denver Health are among the larger Colorado health systems with established HR infrastructure for visa sponsorship. Federally Qualified Health Centers serving rural and underserved areas also sponsor nurse practitioners, partly because workforce shortages in those settings make international hiring more practical.
Which visa types are most common for nurse practitioner roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common visa for nurse practitioners in Colorado, as NP roles generally qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a master's degree. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for the TN visa under the NAFTA/USMCA professional categories. Some NPs already holding immigrant visas through the EB-3 pathway also find employment with Colorado health systems willing to continue that sponsorship.
Which cities in Colorado have the most nurse practitioner sponsorship jobs?
Denver and its metro area account for the largest share of NP sponsorship activity, anchored by major health systems and academic medical centers. Colorado Springs has a growing healthcare sector tied to a large military and veteran population. Fort Collins and Boulder see demand driven by university health services and regional hospital networks. Rural areas like Pueblo and the Western Slope also post sponsored NP roles, often through critical shortage programs.
How to find nurse practitioner visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, so you can search nurse practitioner roles in Colorado without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. Because NP sponsorship is tied to specific employer capacity and state licensing requirements, using a platform built for sponsored roles saves meaningful time. Migrate Mate's Colorado NP listings are updated regularly as health systems post new openings.
Are there state-specific considerations for nurse practitioners seeking sponsorship in Colorado?
Colorado is a full-practice authority state, meaning nurse practitioners can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe without a physician supervisory agreement, which makes NP roles more autonomous and often more attractive to employers. International NPs must still obtain a Colorado state license from the Colorado Board of Nursing before beginning work, and licensure verification is typically required before an H-1B petition can be filed.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nurse practitioner 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.