Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Rhode Island
Emergency medicine physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Rhode Island are concentrated at health systems like Lifespan and Care New England, with Providence serving as the primary hiring hub. Rhode Island Hospital and Kent Hospital operate busy emergency departments that have historically supported international clinical staff seeking H-1B visa and green card sponsorship.
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Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties to encompass but not limited to the care and management of patients in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
Responsibilities
As a member of the team, you will be assigned to a primary neurosurgical practice and will be involved with the care of our neurosurgical pre-operative and post-operative patients.
You will work closely with and be directly supervised by attending surgeons and other Advanced Practice Providers.
- Comprehensive evaluation and management of patients seen in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic.
- Patients will be seen in shared clinics with the neurosurgeon, as well as some independent clinics (without the neurosurgeon).
- Prepare patients for surgery (pre-op evaluations, history & physical, obtaining medical clearances).
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic work-up, including X-rays, MRIs, Cat Scans, EMGs, blood tests, wound cultures, referring to other specialties, coordination of care and prescribing medications, including narcotics.
- Prepare and dictate outpatient clinic notes.
- Serve as a resource to referring physicians/staff/patients/families.
- Provide patient and family education and instruction on pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Perform minor office procedures including suture removal, drain removal, surgical wound care, and other various outpatient procedures, as directed by the Neurosurgeon.
- Triaging patient calls and patient portal questions and contacting the neurosurgeon when appropriate.
- Provide follow-up care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from supervising physician.
- Inform and teach patients and families about planned surgical or diagnostic procedures, health promotion/disease prevention activities, medications, and treatments, and assist with the development of teaching materials for patients and families.
- Maintain familiarity with coding documentation.
- Interacting with our inpatient Advanced Practice Providers and Neurosurgery residents and junior attendings for continuity of care.
- First assisting in the operating room, when needed.
- Provide outpatient cross-coverage to other Neurosurgery specialties in the outpatient group when needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
- Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in the state of Rhode Island.
Experience
- Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.
- Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
- Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.
- Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use of safety equipment and protective clothing.
Pay Range
$127,504.00 - $161,782.40
Location
Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F 8am - 5pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties to encompass but not limited to the care and management of patients in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
Responsibilities
As a member of the team, you will be assigned to a primary neurosurgical practice and will be involved with the care of our neurosurgical pre-operative and post-operative patients.
You will work closely with and be directly supervised by attending surgeons and other Advanced Practice Providers.
- Comprehensive evaluation and management of patients seen in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic.
- Patients will be seen in shared clinics with the neurosurgeon, as well as some independent clinics (without the neurosurgeon).
- Prepare patients for surgery (pre-op evaluations, history & physical, obtaining medical clearances).
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic work-up, including X-rays, MRIs, Cat Scans, EMGs, blood tests, wound cultures, referring to other specialties, coordination of care and prescribing medications, including narcotics.
- Prepare and dictate outpatient clinic notes.
- Serve as a resource to referring physicians/staff/patients/families.
- Provide patient and family education and instruction on pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Perform minor office procedures including suture removal, drain removal, surgical wound care, and other various outpatient procedures, as directed by the Neurosurgeon.
- Triaging patient calls and patient portal questions and contacting the neurosurgeon when appropriate.
- Provide follow-up care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from supervising physician.
- Inform and teach patients and families about planned surgical or diagnostic procedures, health promotion/disease prevention activities, medications, and treatments, and assist with the development of teaching materials for patients and families.
- Maintain familiarity with coding documentation.
- Interacting with our inpatient Advanced Practice Providers and Neurosurgery residents and junior attendings for continuity of care.
- First assisting in the operating room, when needed.
- Provide outpatient cross-coverage to other Neurosurgery specialties in the outpatient group when needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
- Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in the state of Rhode Island.
Experience
- Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery.
- Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
- Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact.
- Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use of safety equipment and protective clothing.
Pay Range
$127,504.00 - $161,782.40
Location
Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F 8am - 5pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Which visa types realistically fit emergency medicine physician assistant roles in Rhode Island?
Emergency medicine physician assistant roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B, requiring a relevant master's or bachelor's degree and employer sponsorship. H-1B1 visa applies to Chilean and Singaporean nationals. The O-1A visa suits those with demonstrated extraordinary ability in clinical practice. For permanent residence, most EB-2 and EB-3 green card paths require PERM labor certification filed by the sponsoring Rhode Island employer.
Which companies sponsor visas for emergency medicine physician assistants in Rhode Island?
Lifespan Health System, which operates Rhode Island Hospital and Miriam Hospital, and Care New England, which includes Kent Hospital and Women and Infants Hospital, are the two largest health system sponsors in the state. Brown University Health and several urgent care networks affiliated with these systems have also supported H-1B and permanent residence sponsorship for physician assistants in emergency medicine settings.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most emergency medicine physician assistant sponsorship jobs?
Providence holds the greatest concentration of emergency medicine physician assistant sponsorship opportunities, anchored by Rhode Island Hospital, the state's only Level I trauma center, and Miriam Hospital. Warwick and Cranston are secondary markets with Care New England facilities. Pawtucket and Woonsocket have smaller emergency departments where hiring volume is lower but sponsorship has occurred through affiliated health system employers.
How to find emergency medicine physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Rhode Island?
Migrate Mate lists Rhode Island emergency medicine physician assistant roles specifically filtered for employers with verified visa sponsorship history, saving significant research time. Because physician assistant positions require active H-1B or PERM filing by the employer, searching Migrate Mate for Rhode Island-based emergency medicine PA roles helps you identify health systems that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this occupation.
Are there any state-specific considerations for emergency medicine physician assistants seeking sponsorship in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island requires physician assistants to hold a current state license through the Rhode Island Department of Health, and employers typically require NCCPA certification before initiating H-1B sponsorship paperwork. The state's compact emergency medicine market means hiring is concentrated within a small number of large health systems, so building relationships with recruiters at Lifespan and Care New England is particularly important for internationally trained PAs pursuing sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored emergency medicine physician assistant jobs in Rhode Island?
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.