Physician Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Delaware
Delaware's physician assistant job market centers on health systems like ChristianaCare and Bayhealth Medical Center, with Wilmington and Dover serving as the primary hiring hubs. International PAs pursuing visa sponsorship will find opportunities concentrated in hospital medicine, primary care, and specialty clinics across this small but active healthcare state.
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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Sussex Campus Hospital, Milford Delaware
Status: Full Time 80 Hours Biweekly
Shift: Days (Exempt)
SALARY RANGE: 143,894.40 - 223,038.40 YEARLY
General Summary:
The Physician Assistant, Specialty is a surgical centric role that will work with Plastics and Breast Surgery as well as with Surgical Breast Oncology. When not in surgery, this role will work in the office seeing patients for post-op follow up. This role works independently and in collaboration with physicians to provide complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and episodic disorders. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The physician assistant works within a collaborative model to provide quality care and improve patient outcomes by strengthening continuity of care in all settings for patients, families, and staff in the physician orthopedic practice setting. The Physician Assistant (PA) remains responsible for the patient throughout the treatment, provides the physical examination, the diagnosis, and the health care plan, determines when the patient has recovered, and releases the patient. The PA may refer the patient to physicians for consultation or specialized health resources for treatment but retains responsibility for clinical management and any subsequent medication.
The PA may perform pre-, intra-, and post-operative care of surgical patients and functions as an essential member of the orthopedic team. The PA works directly to assist surgeons and other team members in all patient care activities.
In addition to job description requirements, incumbents must also meet minimum criteria for medical staff privileges.
Responsibilities:
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Appropriately prescribes pharmaceuticals according to age, chronic medical conditions, allergies, drug interactions, and duration of therapy.
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Perform routine and specialty physical exams and document specific age-related preventative health screening.
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Educates and counsels patients to promote wellness. Addresses and provides resources for health risk behaviors.
-
Interprets diagnostic tests for patient and provides appropriate referrals or consultations.
-
Performs technical and surgical procedures for patients as necessary.
-
Completes patient discharge planning and education; writes appropriate orders and prescriptions. Performs patient education and counseling to promote wellness.
-
Evaluates patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes. Documents patient’s response to interventions.
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Upholds the professional code of ethics.
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Keeps all licenses/certifications up to date (including ACLS and PALS, if applicable).
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Provide agreed upon coverage to care for patients in the appropriate settings (ex. ambulatory office and/or hospital) during business hours and evening/weekends, as mutually agreed upon and per medical staff bylaws.
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All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education:
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Master Degree Physician Assistant; A Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant studies is the minimum requirement for Physician assistants who were licensed prior to 2021.
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Credential(s):
- Physician Assistant Licensure
- PA - CSR (if required by defined job duties)
- Basic Life Support
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Physician Assistant-Certified
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Experience:
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Required: No experience necessary.
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Preferred: Three (3) years' experience as a Physician Assistant in specific area of practice.
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Sussex Campus Hospital, Milford Delaware
Status: Full Time 80 Hours Biweekly
Shift: Days (Exempt)
SALARY RANGE: 143,894.40 - 223,038.40 YEARLY
General Summary:
The Physician Assistant, Specialty is a surgical centric role that will work with Plastics and Breast Surgery as well as with Surgical Breast Oncology. When not in surgery, this role will work in the office seeing patients for post-op follow up. This role works independently and in collaboration with physicians to provide complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and episodic disorders. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The physician assistant works within a collaborative model to provide quality care and improve patient outcomes by strengthening continuity of care in all settings for patients, families, and staff in the physician orthopedic practice setting. The Physician Assistant (PA) remains responsible for the patient throughout the treatment, provides the physical examination, the diagnosis, and the health care plan, determines when the patient has recovered, and releases the patient. The PA may refer the patient to physicians for consultation or specialized health resources for treatment but retains responsibility for clinical management and any subsequent medication.
The PA may perform pre-, intra-, and post-operative care of surgical patients and functions as an essential member of the orthopedic team. The PA works directly to assist surgeons and other team members in all patient care activities.
In addition to job description requirements, incumbents must also meet minimum criteria for medical staff privileges.
Responsibilities:
-
Appropriately prescribes pharmaceuticals according to age, chronic medical conditions, allergies, drug interactions, and duration of therapy.
-
Perform routine and specialty physical exams and document specific age-related preventative health screening.
-
Educates and counsels patients to promote wellness. Addresses and provides resources for health risk behaviors.
-
Interprets diagnostic tests for patient and provides appropriate referrals or consultations.
-
Performs technical and surgical procedures for patients as necessary.
-
Completes patient discharge planning and education; writes appropriate orders and prescriptions. Performs patient education and counseling to promote wellness.
-
Evaluates patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes. Documents patient’s response to interventions.
-
Upholds the professional code of ethics.
-
Keeps all licenses/certifications up to date (including ACLS and PALS, if applicable).
-
Provide agreed upon coverage to care for patients in the appropriate settings (ex. ambulatory office and/or hospital) during business hours and evening/weekends, as mutually agreed upon and per medical staff bylaws.
-
All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education:
-
Master Degree Physician Assistant; A Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant studies is the minimum requirement for Physician assistants who were licensed prior to 2021.
-
Credential(s):
- Physician Assistant Licensure
- PA - CSR (if required by defined job duties)
- Basic Life Support
-
Physician Assistant-Certified
-
Experience:
-
Required: No experience necessary.
-
Preferred: Three (3) years' experience as a Physician Assistant in specific area of practice.
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Which companies sponsor visas for physician assistants in Delaware?
ChristianaCare, the largest health system in Delaware, is among the most active employers of physician assistants and has sponsored work visas for clinical staff. Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover and Nemours Children's Health also hire PAs at volume. Smaller multispecialty groups and federally qualified health centers in the state have sponsored visas as well, particularly for hard-to-fill specialty or primary care positions.
Which visa types are most common for physician assistant roles in Delaware?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for physician assistants in Delaware, as the PA role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree. Some employers also use the J-1 visa waiver pathway for internationally trained clinicians who completed a J-1 exchange program, often tied to a service obligation in a health professional shortage area. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose PA credentials meet the relevant treaty criteria.
Which cities in Delaware have the most physician assistant sponsorship jobs?
Wilmington accounts for the largest share of physician assistant openings in Delaware, driven by ChristianaCare's flagship hospital system and affiliated outpatient network. Dover is the second most active market, anchored by Bayhealth Medical Center and state government health services. Newark, home to the University of Delaware medical corridor, also sees consistent PA hiring. Given Delaware's small geographic footprint, many employers draw from all three areas.
How to find physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Delaware?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa-sponsored PA roles, and you can filter directly by state to surface Delaware opportunities. Because physician assistant positions require active sponsorship rather than a standard hire, filtering for confirmed sponsorship employers saves significant time. ChristianaCare and Bayhealth post PA openings regularly, and Migrate Mate helps you identify which Delaware employers have a documented history of sponsoring clinical staff.
Are there state-specific considerations for physician assistants pursuing visa sponsorship in Delaware?
Delaware requires PAs to hold a state license from the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, and international applicants must have their credentials verified before licensure is granted. The state has designated health professional shortage areas, particularly in Sussex County, where J-1 waiver slots may be available through the Delaware Primary Care Office. Delaware's proximity to Philadelphia and the broader Mid-Atlantic healthcare market means employers here often recruit regionally, making sponsorship decisions competitive.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician assistant jobs in Delaware?
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.