E-3 Visa Hospitalist Jobs
Hospitalist roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a medical degree and active state licensure, both of which Australian physicians typically hold. U.S. hospital systems regularly offer E-3 visa sponsorship for hospitalists because the credential requirements map cleanly to the visa's specialty occupation standard, and the unlimited renewal means you can build a long-term career without lottery risk.
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UVA Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist to join a dedicated OB/GYN program. These roles are designed for physicians who prefer hospital-based obstetric care, predictable scheduling, and a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and work-life balance. Site locations, FTE preferences and open and welcome for discussion.
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
These positions are hospital-based OB/GYN roles focused exclusively on inpatient obstetric and emergent gynecologic care. The laborist provides 24-hour in-house coverage for Labor & Delivery, supporting unassigned patients, emergency department consults, and inpatient obstetric needs.
The model is intentionally structured to improve patient outcomes, support nursing and multidisciplinary teams, and reduce call burden for community-based OB/GYN physicians.
PRACTICE & TEAM ENVIRONMENT
The OB/GYN will join a supportive, collegial team of physicians and advanced practice providers who value collaboration and mutual support. The practice culture emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, with a strong commitment to helping colleagues navigate both professional and personal needs. Additionally, the team includes dedicated nursing staff, medical assistants, front-desk personnel, and clinic administrator, who value collaboration and mutual support and collaboration across our geographies to support a cohesive regional Ob/GYN program.
Additionally,
- Highly engaged executive team invested in the community and providing high-quality care in a community-based setting.
- There is a culture of “Yes,” with a strong commitment to partnering with providers to establish the optimal patient-provider experience.
- Experienced clinical and administrative support teams.
- Community-based organization committed to serving with a growing medical group and strong backing of an academic medical center.
- Highly competitive benefits package.
- Competitive salary and incentives.
- Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME related activities.
- Excellent access to subspecialty care locally and across the Health System.
- Generous time off and CME policies.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES & COVERAGE MODEL
- Provide in-house Labor & Delivery coverage during assigned shifts.
- Manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for unassigned and emergent patients.
- Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
- Respond to obstetric emergencies and rapid response events.
- Provide emergency gynecologic consultations and procedures as needed.
- Collaborate closely with outpatient OB/GYNs to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity of care.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and standardized obstetric protocols.
- Shift-based model – open to dialogue around hybrid inpatient/outpatient responsibilities, if desired.
HOSPITAL-BASED RESOURCES
- 24-hour in-house anesthesia.
- Level III NICU with strong neonatal and maternal support.
- DaVinci robotic surgical system.
- Advanced critical care and interventional radiology support.
- Robust Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) collaboration, including ultrasound interpretation and high-risk consult availability.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Eligible for Virginia medical licensure and DEA certification.
- Comfortable managing high-acuity obstetric care and emergencies.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to team-based care.
- Interest in patient safety, standardized care, and hospital-based practice.
- Open to experienced physicians and recent graduates with strong obstetric training.
The base compensation range for this role is $328,452 - $389,017 for a 1.0 clinical FTE status.
Individual compensation will be determined by fair market value and the selected candidate’s qualifications, clinical experience, specialty training, credentials, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs, such as productivity, quality, non-productivity, or other incentives that may be available for eligible positions.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
INTRODUCTION
UVA Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Hospitalist to join a dedicated OB/GYN program. These roles are designed for physicians who prefer hospital-based obstetric care, predictable scheduling, and a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and work-life balance. Site locations, FTE preferences and open and welcome for discussion.
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
These positions are hospital-based OB/GYN roles focused exclusively on inpatient obstetric and emergent gynecologic care. The laborist provides 24-hour in-house coverage for Labor & Delivery, supporting unassigned patients, emergency department consults, and inpatient obstetric needs.
The model is intentionally structured to improve patient outcomes, support nursing and multidisciplinary teams, and reduce call burden for community-based OB/GYN physicians.
PRACTICE & TEAM ENVIRONMENT
The OB/GYN will join a supportive, collegial team of physicians and advanced practice providers who value collaboration and mutual support. The practice culture emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, with a strong commitment to helping colleagues navigate both professional and personal needs. Additionally, the team includes dedicated nursing staff, medical assistants, front-desk personnel, and clinic administrator, who value collaboration and mutual support and collaboration across our geographies to support a cohesive regional Ob/GYN program.
Additionally,
- Highly engaged executive team invested in the community and providing high-quality care in a community-based setting.
- There is a culture of “Yes,” with a strong commitment to partnering with providers to establish the optimal patient-provider experience.
- Experienced clinical and administrative support teams.
- Community-based organization committed to serving with a growing medical group and strong backing of an academic medical center.
- Highly competitive benefits package.
- Competitive salary and incentives.
- Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME related activities.
- Excellent access to subspecialty care locally and across the Health System.
- Generous time off and CME policies.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES & COVERAGE MODEL
- Provide in-house Labor & Delivery coverage during assigned shifts.
- Manage labor, delivery, and postpartum care for unassigned and emergent patients.
- Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
- Respond to obstetric emergencies and rapid response events.
- Provide emergency gynecologic consultations and procedures as needed.
- Collaborate closely with outpatient OB/GYNs to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity of care.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and standardized obstetric protocols.
- Shift-based model – open to dialogue around hybrid inpatient/outpatient responsibilities, if desired.
HOSPITAL-BASED RESOURCES
- 24-hour in-house anesthesia.
- Level III NICU with strong neonatal and maternal support.
- DaVinci robotic surgical system.
- Advanced critical care and interventional radiology support.
- Robust Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) collaboration, including ultrasound interpretation and high-risk consult availability.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Eligible for Virginia medical licensure and DEA certification.
- Comfortable managing high-acuity obstetric care and emergencies.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to team-based care.
- Interest in patient safety, standardized care, and hospital-based practice.
- Open to experienced physicians and recent graduates with strong obstetric training.
The base compensation range for this role is $328,452 - $389,017 for a 1.0 clinical FTE status.
Individual compensation will be determined by fair market value and the selected candidate’s qualifications, clinical experience, specialty training, credentials, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs, such as productivity, quality, non-productivity, or other incentives that may be available for eligible positions.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Hospitalist
Verify your AMC credentials transfer correctly
U.S. hospitals require ECFMG certification and USMLE steps before they'll sponsor an E-3 visa. Confirm your Australian medical qualifications map to these standards before approaching employers, so sponsorship conversations don't stall at credentialing.
Target hospital medicine groups not solo practices
Hospitalist programs at health systems and large medical groups have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for visa sponsorship. Independent or small private practices rarely have the administrative capacity to file an LCA and support an E-3 application.
Disclose E-3 status early in recruiter calls
Hospitalist recruiters often conflate E-3 with H-1B visa sponsorship, assuming lottery risk and multi-year lead times. Clarify upfront that the E-3 has no cap, no lottery, and can be filed after a job offer is finalized.
Use Migrate Mate to handle LCA and visa filing
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The DOL LCA certification must precede your consulate appointment, and errors in prevailing wage documentation are a common cause of delays for physician applicants.
Align your start date with state licensure timelines
State medical board processing varies from six weeks to six months. Structure your offer letter start date to account for both licensure approval and E-3 consulate processing, so your employer isn't left with an unfilled roster position.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Find Hospitalist positions with confirmed E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate. The platform filters roles by visa type so you're only seeing employers already set up to support Australian physicians, not positions where sponsorship is uncertain.
E-3 Visa Hospitalist: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Hospitalist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search. It lists Hospitalist roles from employers with active E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time approaching hospitals that have never sponsored Australian physicians. The platform filters by visa type, role, and location so you can focus on positions that are actually viable for your status.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Hospitalist role qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3?
Yes. Hospitalist medicine requires a medical degree as a standard entry requirement, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. USCIS consistently treats physician roles as qualifying specialty occupations. Your ECFMG certification and active state medical license are the supporting documents that confirm the degree requirement in practice.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Hospitalist positions?
The E-3 is substantially more practical for Australian hospitalists. There's no annual cap, no lottery, and no April filing window to wait for. You can receive a job offer, complete DOL LCA certification, and attend a consulate appointment within weeks. The H-1B requires lottery selection and typically delays your start date by six to twelve months even if selected.
Can I switch hospital employers while on an E-3 as a Hospitalist?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa tied to the new employer before you start work. The E-3 is employer-specific, so you can't port between hospital systems the way some other statuses allow. Plan for two to four weeks of DOL and consulate processing before your new position begins.