Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Quick facts
- Pay
- $296,169 - $347,122 per year
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Walla Walla, Washington
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Seeking a full-time, board-eligible/board-certified Family Medicine physician to join a community-focused team of providers at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an amazing clinic that includes a cohesive team of collaborative physicians and providers, integrated ambulatory pharmacists, Behavioral Health counselors, physical therapists, and a dedicated team of nurses. Enjoy outstanding quality of life in southeast Washington in the beautiful community of Walla Walla. Excellent specialty support Monday through Friday, flexible schedule after onboarding. H1-B and J1 candidates are welcome to apply. Experience preferred but new graduates welcome to apply. Providence is a non-profit that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Complimentary access to a professional student loan consultant available. Comprehensive benefits include health, vision, dental and retirement. $15k Relocation & $5500 CME allowance, loan repayment and hiring bonus available. Compensation is between $296,169 and $347,122 per year. The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.
Where You'll Work. Providence St. Mary Medical Center is a healthcare leader in quality, safety and customer service in southeast Washington. A Level III trauma center, Providence St. Mary has a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With its renowned Regional Cancer Center, high provider engagement survey scores, robust Physiatry department and strong Sports Medicine team, St. Mary is consistently recognized as a high-performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
Where You'll Live. In sunny southeast Washington, Walla Walla is a city where scenic beauty, western history and outdoor adventure blend with small town friendliness, taste-tempting restaurants and more than 140 local wineries. The city has several public parks, theatres, galleries and boutiques to peruse year-round. From the scenic beauty of the Blue Mountains to the educational opportunities of Whitman College and Walla Walla University, Walla Walla has opportunities and entertainment for all ages.
Who You'll Work For. Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name See more jobs at Provider Solutions & Developmentexternal in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Registered Nurse” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level IV (fully competent)Nurse Practitioners · Walla Walla, WA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $105,810 | ~15% |
| Level II | $119,912 | ~31% |
| Level III | $134,014 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $148,117 | ~61% |
This job pays $296,169–$347,122 a year — that's Level IV (fully competent). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level IV registration gets 4 entries; estimated selection chance about 61% — better than average.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.