Physician Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana
Indiana's physician assistant job market is anchored by major health systems including Indiana University Health, Eskenazi Health, and Parkview Health, with hiring concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend. These employers have established sponsorship track records for qualified international PAs, particularly in primary care, hospital medicine, and specialty clinic settings across the state.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you an Advanced Provider interested in caring for Cardiovascular Surgery patients? Look no further! Join our team at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cardiovascular Surgery team in a dynamic clinic setting.
Job Description:
- Full-time, Days
- 10-hour shifts 4 days a week
- Call Schedule
- Shared weekend call, weekday night surgery call, holidays and late stay divided with 8 other providers
- 95% Inpatient
- 5% Outpatient
Procedures:
- First-assist responsibilities for a wide spectrum of cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including routine and complex cardiac operations, advanced aortic surgery, heart transplantation, ECMO cannulation and management, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting minimally invasive cardiac procedures, and chest tube insertion and management.
Key Responsibilities:
- This roll combines advanced inpatient management with surgical first assist responsibilities within a high-volume adult cardiac surgery practice. The APP will provide comprehensive care for patients across the continuum of care, including the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), step-down units, and inpatient surgical services.
- Clinical responsibilities include the management of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgery, aortic surgery, and other complex cardiac procedures. The APP will participate in daily inpatient rounds, coordinate multidisciplinary care, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop treatment plans while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
- The APP will serve as a surgical first assist for a broad range of adult cardiac surgical procedures.
- Assisting with operative exposure, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, chest tube management, and supporting surgeons throughout complex cardiac operations.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree Required
- ACNP or PA
- Experience APP's and open to new grads who have completed meaningful clinical rotations in Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, or related specialties.
- Previous APP experience preferred but not required.
- Candidates with experience in Cardiovascular Surgery, Critical Care, Cardiac nursing or other high-acuity Cardiovascular settings are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Ideal candidate will have prior experience assisting in adult Cardiovascular surgical procedures, including endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH).
- Candidates with outstanding clinical rotations in Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care or related specialties will also be considered.
- Able to rapidly assess changing clinical situations, make sound decisions under pressure, and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
Compensation Details:
- We offer a strong compensation model
- Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage
See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health
Community Description
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana, with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.
With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.
IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.
Are you an Advanced Provider interested in caring for Cardiovascular Surgery patients? Look no further! Join our team at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cardiovascular Surgery team in a dynamic clinic setting.
Job Description:
- Full-time, Days
- 10-hour shifts 4 days a week
- Call Schedule
- Shared weekend call, weekday night surgery call, holidays and late stay divided with 8 other providers
- 95% Inpatient
- 5% Outpatient
Procedures:
- First-assist responsibilities for a wide spectrum of cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including routine and complex cardiac operations, advanced aortic surgery, heart transplantation, ECMO cannulation and management, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting minimally invasive cardiac procedures, and chest tube insertion and management.
Key Responsibilities:
- This roll combines advanced inpatient management with surgical first assist responsibilities within a high-volume adult cardiac surgery practice. The APP will provide comprehensive care for patients across the continuum of care, including the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), step-down units, and inpatient surgical services.
- Clinical responsibilities include the management of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgery, aortic surgery, and other complex cardiac procedures. The APP will participate in daily inpatient rounds, coordinate multidisciplinary care, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop treatment plans while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
- The APP will serve as a surgical first assist for a broad range of adult cardiac surgical procedures.
- Assisting with operative exposure, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, chest tube management, and supporting surgeons throughout complex cardiac operations.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree Required
- ACNP or PA
- Experience APP's and open to new grads who have completed meaningful clinical rotations in Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, or related specialties.
- Previous APP experience preferred but not required.
- Candidates with experience in Cardiovascular Surgery, Critical Care, Cardiac nursing or other high-acuity Cardiovascular settings are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Ideal candidate will have prior experience assisting in adult Cardiovascular surgical procedures, including endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH).
- Candidates with outstanding clinical rotations in Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care or related specialties will also be considered.
- Able to rapidly assess changing clinical situations, make sound decisions under pressure, and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
Compensation Details:
- We offer a strong compensation model
- Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage
See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health
Community Description
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana, with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.
With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.
IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.
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Which companies sponsor visas for physician assistants in Indiana?
The largest sponsors for physician assistant roles in Indiana include Indiana University Health, one of the state's biggest employers, along with Eskenazi Health, Parkview Health, and Franciscan Health. Community Health Network and Ascension St. Vincent also hire PAs across multiple Indiana locations. Sponsorship is more common at large health systems than at independent or rural private practices, which typically have fewer HR resources to manage visa petitions.
Which visa types are most common for physician assistant roles in Indiana?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa category for physician assistants in Indiana, as PA roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a master's degree. Some international PAs working at federally qualified health centers or underserved clinics may pursue J-1 visa Conrad 30 waivers, which waive the two-year home residency requirement in exchange for service in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Employer type and practice setting generally determine which pathway applies.
How to find physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Indiana?
Migrate Mate is the most targeted way to find physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Indiana. The platform filters job listings specifically to roles where employers are open to sponsorship, saving you from sifting through postings from practices that won't consider international candidates. You can filter by state and role, making it straightforward to surface Indiana-based PA openings at health systems with known sponsorship histories.
Which cities in Indiana have the most physician assistant sponsorship jobs?
Indianapolis generates the highest volume of physician assistant sponsorship opportunities in Indiana, driven by the concentration of major health systems and the presence of the IU School of Medicine. Fort Wayne is the second most active market, anchored by Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network. South Bend, Evansville, and Muncie also have active PA hiring through regional hospital systems, though at lower volumes than the two primary metros.
Are there any Indiana-specific considerations for physician assistants seeking visa sponsorship?
Indiana participates in the J-1 Conrad 30 waiver program, which allows international medical professionals, including PAs at some sites, to apply for a waiver of the home residency requirement if they commit to serving in a designated underserved area for at least three years. Indiana's rural counties have persistent PA shortages, which can make sponsorship more accessible at federally qualified health centers and critical access hospitals than in competitive urban markets.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician assistant jobs in Indiana?
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.