Physician Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's physician assistant job market is anchored by major health systems including Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, Allina Health, and HealthPartners, all of which have sponsored work visas for clinical roles. The Twin Cities metro and Rochester are the primary hiring hubs, with growing demand in rural and underserved communities across the state.
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Fairview is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our primary care practice at M Health Fairview Clinic – Wyoming. Join a collaborative and growing practice with a supportive, experienced care team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Practice Details:
- Established primary care practice with a collaborative team-based environment
- Patient encounters average 18 patients per day
- 1.0 FTE = 34 patient contact hours per week
- Openings: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (Full Time) – flexible scheduling options
- Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)
Responsibilities
- Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes.
- Performs appropriate medical care within scope of practice as defined by practice agreement with the supervising physician.
- Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
- Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted.
- Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans and need for follow-up care.
- Educates and encourages patients to become an active participant in their own health care related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness.
- Seeks consultation and advise by providing adequate information to supervising physicians and communicates requests effectively, or responds to such requests from the referral source in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
- Documents according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner.
- Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel.
- Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
- Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education.
- Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Reviews and follows-up on complaints and concerns about medical care.
- Takes actions to assure continuity of care for patients.
- Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access to medical care.
- Participates in access planning for the clinic site, ensuring appropriate amount of same day patient access.
- Meets number of clinic patient contact hours as outlined in clinic policies.
- Collaborates in establishing personal numbers of relative value units to be budgeted and achieves targeted goal.
- Fulfills commitments for call assignments with clear communication and follows through on work initiated.
- Supports appropriate billing for professional service through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of FVC billing policies and procedures.
- Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines.
- Assists with the preparation for JCAHO and other regulatory surveys.
- Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion.
- Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources.
- Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services.
- Utilizes Fairview referral network appropriately.
- Promotes the appropriate length of stay for patients.
- Manages chronic health/disease conditions.
- Provides leadership for clinic and community relations.
- Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care.
- Participates in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinic support staff.
- Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings, MPOC or Physician/AP staff meetings.
- Participates in appropriate committee structure.
- Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote Fairview Health Services and the site.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
M Health Fairview Clinic - Wyoming | M Health Fairview. Wyoming, Minnesota is a close-knit small town that offers a relaxed, rural-suburban feel, strong community pride, and easy access to outdoor recreation and the northern Twin Cities area.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program
- BC/BE through NCCPA
- Licensed or ability to obtain a PA license with prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
- Licensed or ability to obtain licensure as a Physician Assistant through the Minnesota Physician Assistant Credentialing Board.
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
- Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
QUALIFICATIONS
$133,156 - $147,952 Annual *based on full time (1.0 FTE)
INTRODUCTION
Fairview is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our primary care practice at M Health Fairview Clinic – Wyoming. Join a collaborative and growing practice with a supportive, experienced care team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Practice Details:
- Established primary care practice with a collaborative team-based environment
- Patient encounters average 18 patients per day
- 1.0 FTE = 34 patient contact hours per week
- Openings: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (Full Time) – flexible scheduling options
- Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)
Responsibilities
- Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes.
- Performs appropriate medical care within scope of practice as defined by practice agreement with the supervising physician.
- Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
- Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted.
- Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans and need for follow-up care.
- Educates and encourages patients to become an active participant in their own health care related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness.
- Seeks consultation and advise by providing adequate information to supervising physicians and communicates requests effectively, or responds to such requests from the referral source in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
- Documents according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner.
- Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel.
- Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
- Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education.
- Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Reviews and follows-up on complaints and concerns about medical care.
- Takes actions to assure continuity of care for patients.
- Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access to medical care.
- Participates in access planning for the clinic site, ensuring appropriate amount of same day patient access.
- Meets number of clinic patient contact hours as outlined in clinic policies.
- Collaborates in establishing personal numbers of relative value units to be budgeted and achieves targeted goal.
- Fulfills commitments for call assignments with clear communication and follows through on work initiated.
- Supports appropriate billing for professional service through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of FVC billing policies and procedures.
- Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines.
- Assists with the preparation for JCAHO and other regulatory surveys.
- Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion.
- Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources.
- Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services.
- Utilizes Fairview referral network appropriately.
- Promotes the appropriate length of stay for patients.
- Manages chronic health/disease conditions.
- Provides leadership for clinic and community relations.
- Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care.
- Participates in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinic support staff.
- Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings, MPOC or Physician/AP staff meetings.
- Participates in appropriate committee structure.
- Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote Fairview Health Services and the site.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
M Health Fairview Clinic - Wyoming | M Health Fairview. Wyoming, Minnesota is a close-knit small town that offers a relaxed, rural-suburban feel, strong community pride, and easy access to outdoor recreation and the northern Twin Cities area.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program
- BC/BE through NCCPA
- Licensed or ability to obtain a PA license with prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
- Licensed or ability to obtain licensure as a Physician Assistant through the Minnesota Physician Assistant Credentialing Board.
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
- Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
QUALIFICATIONS
$133,156 - $147,952 Annual *based on full time (1.0 FTE)
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Which companies sponsor visas for physician assistants in Minnesota?
Mayo Clinic in Rochester is one of the most active sponsors of physician assistants in Minnesota, given its scale and international recruitment history. M Health Fairview, Allina Health, and HealthPartners in the Twin Cities metro also have established HR infrastructure for sponsoring H-1B visa and other work visas. Smaller regional health systems and federally qualified health centers may sponsor as well, particularly for roles in underserved areas.
Which visa types are most common for physician assistant roles in Minnesota?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for international physician assistants in Minnesota, as PA roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific clinical field. J-1 visa waivers through the Conrad 30 program are another route, particularly for those committed to practicing in designated shortage areas. TN visa status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals who meet the PA classification requirements under USMCA.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most physician assistant sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro, covering Minneapolis and Saint Paul, has the highest concentration of physician assistant sponsorship opportunities due to the density of large health systems, specialty clinics, and hospital networks. Rochester is a significant secondary market driven by Mayo Clinic's extensive clinical operations. Duluth also sees physician assistant hiring, and rural areas across greater Minnesota increasingly recruit PAs to address primary care shortages.
How to find physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship, making it a direct way to filter physician assistant roles in Minnesota by sponsorship status. Rather than sifting through general job postings, Migrate Mate focuses the search on employers who have sponsored work visas for clinical roles. This is particularly useful for PAs on OPT or those navigating H-1B timing, where identifying a willing sponsor early is critical.
Are there state-specific considerations for physician assistants seeking sponsorship in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires physician assistants to hold a state license from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, and sponsoring employers will typically require licensure before or shortly after the start date. The state participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, which places physicians and some advanced practice providers in health professional shortage areas in exchange for a service commitment. Minnesota's strong university pipeline, including programs at Augsburg University and St. Catherine University, means many employers are already familiar with hiring new graduate PAs, which can ease the sponsorship conversation.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician assistant jobs in Minnesota?
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.