Medical Doctor Jobs at Legacy Health with Visa Sponsorship
Medical Doctor jobs at Legacy Health span primary care, hospitalist medicine, and specialty practice across its Oregon and Washington hospital network. The organization has an established process for sponsoring international physicians, making it a practical target if you hold an H-1B visa, TN visa, or J-1 visa.
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At Legacy, we are committed to making life better for others through excellent care, compassion, and the wellbeing of our patients and communities. Legacy Silverton Medical Center and Legacy Medical Group invite an accomplished OB/GYN physician leader to join a respected women’s health program in Silverton, Oregon.
- $385,731-$402,658 annual salary at 1.0 FTE, based on years of experience, with sign-on bonus.
- Additional compensation for more than 1:5 call and opportunities for quality incentives.
- 4-day work week; $4,000 annual CME allowance, including 40 hours of CME (CME hours pro-rated to FTE).
- Relocation assistance pending eligibility.
- Eligible to participate in HRSA loan repayment opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, wellness, and retirement.
- Unmatched Epic/EHR support.
- Well established collaborative practice model with a robust midwives’ group.
Responsibilities
This combined 1.0 FTE opportunity includes 0.3 FTE as Medical Director of OB/GYN and Family Birth and 0.7 FTE in clinical OB/GYN practice. The role offers the ability to provide both clinic- and hospital-based care while helping guide quality, access, patient safety, team engagement, and the continued development of obstetrics, gynecology, midwifery, maternity care, and women’s wellness services for the Silverton and Mid-Willamette Valley region.
Clinical
- Join as 4th of 5 intended full scope Obstetrician/Gynecologists.
- Provide full scope hospital and clinic-based OB/GYN care at Legacy Silverton Medical Center and the three LMG Women’s Health Clinics in Silverton, Keizer, and Woodburn.
- Clinical backup of CNM and Family Medicine-OB clinicians.
Medical Director
Legacy Medical Group
- Direct oversight of employed Legacy Medical Group Obstetrician and Gynecology group.
- Partner with the site-based Midwifery Director, and clinic operations on quality, patient safety, access, patient experience, clinical standards, practice efficiency, and performance improvement.
- Support physician and APP staffing, recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, call coverage, team development, mentorship, professional standards, peer review, and implementation of evidence-based protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways.
Family Birth Center
- Dyad partner to the FBC Nurse Manager.
- Counterpart to Medical Executive Obstetric and Newborn Chairs.
- Member of OB/GYN and family birth leadership councils and committees as requested by leadership.
- Work with Family Birth Center Service Line and Hospital Executive Leadership to develop and implement the FBC Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) as required by CMS.
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, team-centered practice environment that supports provider engagement, clear communication, professional accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a four-year U.S. medical school or equivalent; OB/GYN residency completed.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN.
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon.
- Clinical experience in OB/GYN in both office and inpatient settings; minimum of three years practicing medicine in OB/GYN required for the medical director component.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, quality improvement, patient safety, collaboration, and mission-aligned leadership.
- Leadership, quality assurance, performance improvement, MBA, or MHA preparation preferred but not required.
Licensure
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB-GYN.
- Current BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Completion of Relias EFM certification within the first 30 calendar days of start date.
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Oregon.
Living in Silverton, Oregon
Silverton offers the best of Pacific Northwest living: locally owned businesses, a year-round farmer market, summer festivals, historic murals, Silver Falls State Park, and the year-round Oregon Garden. Nestled between Salem and the Cascade Mountains, with access to Portland, ocean beaches, and skiing, Silverton provides a welcoming setting for professional satisfaction and an active, healthy lifestyle. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.
Pay Range
USD $385,731.00 - USD $402,658.00 /Yr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Verify Your Medical Credentials Before Applying
Legacy Health requires state medical licensure in Oregon or Washington before you start. If your degree is from a foreign institution, confirm ECFMG certification is current and your residency completion is documented in a format U.S. credentialing committees recognize.
Target Departments With Consistent Physician Openings
Legacy Health regularly posts Medical Doctor openings across hospitalist, primary care, and specialty departments. Prioritize departments with multiple concurrent postings, which signals ongoing staffing need and a higher likelihood the hiring team has navigated physician visa sponsorship before.
Understand How J-1 Waiver Status Affects Your Timeline
If you completed a J-1 residency or fellowship, you face a two-year home residency requirement unless you secure a waiver. Legacy Health can sponsor Conrad 30 or IGA waivers for physicians committing to underserved area service, but this process adds several months to your start date.
Ask About the LCA Filing During Offer Negotiation
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your H-1B petition reaches USCIS. Confirm with Legacy Health's HR team whether they use premium processing, since physician onboarding timelines often depend on how quickly that approval clears.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Legacy Health Physician Postings
Physician roles with visa sponsorship are not always labeled clearly on general job boards. Search Migrate Mate to filter Medical Doctor openings at Legacy Health by visa type, so you only apply to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Align Your TN Classification With Your Actual Role
Canadian and Mexican physicians can enter under TN status, but the role must match an eligible TN occupation precisely. Ensure your offer letter specifies the medical specialty and that your qualifications map to the classification USCIS and CBP officers will review at the port of entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Legacy Health sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Doctors?
Yes, Legacy Health sponsors H-1B visas for Medical Doctor positions. As a large nonprofit health system, Legacy Health qualifies as an H-1B employer and handles the petition process through its HR and legal teams. Physician roles typically meet the specialty occupation standard without issue, given the degree requirements involved.
Which visa types does Legacy Health commonly use for Medical Doctor roles?
Legacy Health sponsors H-1B visas for most international physicians, and also accepts candidates on F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and J-1 visa for physicians in waiver-eligible situations. If you completed a J-1 residency, confirm your waiver pathway with Legacy Health's recruiting team before applying.
What qualifications does Legacy Health expect for Medical Doctor positions?
Legacy Health expects full state medical licensure in Oregon or Washington, board certification or active board eligibility in your specialty, and ECFMG certification if your medical degree is from a non-U.S. or non-Canadian institution. Hospitalist and primary care roles may also require prior inpatient experience, while specialty roles have additional clinical criteria.
How do I apply for Medical Doctor jobs at Legacy Health?
Browse Medical Doctor openings at Legacy Health on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm eligibility before applying. Submit your application through Legacy Health's careers portal with your CV, medical licensure details, and ECFMG certification if applicable. Physician recruiting teams typically follow up within two to three weeks for qualified candidates.
How do I plan my timeline for an H-1B-sponsored physician role at Legacy Health?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions follow USCIS's April 1 filing window, with an October 1 start date if selected. If you are changing status from F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT end date allows enough runway for lottery selection and petition approval. Physicians on cap-exempt pathways through a qualifying research or nonprofit affiliation can file year-round and typically see faster processing.