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Medical Director roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a medical degree plus demonstrated clinical leadership experience. Australian physicians and healthcare executives can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering an H-1B lottery, and the visa renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying position with a U.S. employer.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty:
Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Region
Lead. Innovate. Make a Difference in Rehabilitation Medicine.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified, motivated physician to serve as Associate Medical Director for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers in Allentown and Bethlehem. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a physician committed to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and outstanding patient outcomes in inpatient rehabilitation.
The Associate Medical Director will support the Medical Director at the Allentown facility and serve as Acting Medical Director at the Muhlenberg facility, helping ensure high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services across both locations.
Position Overview:
The Associate Medical Director will help oversee the delivery and coordination of comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation services, promote evidence-based clinical practices, and support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and effective interdisciplinary care.
Working closely with staff physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nursing, therapy, administration, and case management teams, this individual will help advance program quality, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care:
- Provide high-quality medical and rehabilitation care consistent with current best practices.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment plans for medically complex rehabilitation patients.
- Support quality, safety, and patient-centered care initiatives.
Operations & Compliance:
- Assist in coordinating physician coverage, continuity of medical leadership, and program operations across rehabilitation centers.
- Promote compliance with CMS, CARF, and hospital medical staff requirements.
Collaboration & Program Development:
- Partner with rehabilitation leadership colleagues in quality improvement initiatives, evaluation of key performance indicators, and action planning.
- Contribute to program development, community outreach, and accreditation maintenance.
- Support education, research, and professional development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Board certified.
- Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Experience managing complex rehabilitation patients in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Knowledge of inpatient rehabilitation documentation, medical necessity, utilization review, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits:
- Attractive Work Schedule & Starting Bonus.
- Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package.
- Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families.
- CME allowance and time.
- Top-tier retirement programs.
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
- Relocation Assistance.
Why Join Jefferson Health?
Become part of a collaborative rehabilitation leadership team dedicated to helping patients regain function, maximize independence, and achieve meaningful recovery.
This role offers the opportunity to influence clinical quality, strengthen interdisciplinary care, support program development, and contribute to the continued success of inpatient rehabilitation services.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States (Map)
Interested? Get In Touch.
Send your CV or contact your recruiter to learn more about this opportunity.
Stephanie Hubler
Supervisor Clinician Onboarding
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Associate Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty:
Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Region
Lead. Innovate. Make a Difference in Rehabilitation Medicine.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified, motivated physician to serve as Associate Medical Director for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers in Allentown and Bethlehem. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a physician committed to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and outstanding patient outcomes in inpatient rehabilitation.
The Associate Medical Director will support the Medical Director at the Allentown facility and serve as Acting Medical Director at the Muhlenberg facility, helping ensure high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services across both locations.
Position Overview:
The Associate Medical Director will help oversee the delivery and coordination of comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation services, promote evidence-based clinical practices, and support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and effective interdisciplinary care.
Working closely with staff physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nursing, therapy, administration, and case management teams, this individual will help advance program quality, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care:
- Provide high-quality medical and rehabilitation care consistent with current best practices.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment plans for medically complex rehabilitation patients.
- Support quality, safety, and patient-centered care initiatives.
Operations & Compliance:
- Assist in coordinating physician coverage, continuity of medical leadership, and program operations across rehabilitation centers.
- Promote compliance with CMS, CARF, and hospital medical staff requirements.
Collaboration & Program Development:
- Partner with rehabilitation leadership colleagues in quality improvement initiatives, evaluation of key performance indicators, and action planning.
- Contribute to program development, community outreach, and accreditation maintenance.
- Support education, research, and professional development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Board certified.
- Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Experience managing complex rehabilitation patients in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Knowledge of inpatient rehabilitation documentation, medical necessity, utilization review, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits:
- Attractive Work Schedule & Starting Bonus.
- Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package.
- Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families.
- CME allowance and time.
- Top-tier retirement programs.
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
- Relocation Assistance.
Why Join Jefferson Health?
Become part of a collaborative rehabilitation leadership team dedicated to helping patients regain function, maximize independence, and achieve meaningful recovery.
This role offers the opportunity to influence clinical quality, strengthen interdisciplinary care, support program development, and contribute to the continued success of inpatient rehabilitation services.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States (Map)
Interested? Get In Touch.
Send your CV or contact your recruiter to learn more about this opportunity.
Stephanie Hubler
Supervisor Clinician Onboarding
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Medical Director
Verify your credentials meet U.S. licensing standards
Australian medical degrees are generally accepted, but U.S. employers will expect ECFMG certification if you've held clinical responsibilities. Confirm your credential equivalency before applying so sponsorship conversations don't stall at the offer stage.
Target health systems with existing immigration infrastructure
Hospital networks, academic medical centers, and large physician group practices already file LCAs regularly. They understand E-3 visa sponsorship obligations and won't treat your visa as an unknown risk during salary negotiations.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation during interviews
Medical Director positions must meet the DOL specialty occupation standard for E-3 purposes. Clarify upfront that the role requires a medical degree specifically, not just any bachelor's degree, which protects the LCA filing from later challenge.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission to DOL, prepares your DS-160, and walks you through your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulate appointment from start to finish.
Search for Medical Director jobs with E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters roles by visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already sponsored E-3 or H-1B holders rather than educating recruiters about the visa from scratch.
Negotiate your start date around the LCA certification timeline
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but building in a two-to-three week buffer protects you if the filing requires correction. Agree on a contingency start date with your employer before signing your offer letter.
E-3 Visa Medical Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Medical Director jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search. It surfaces Medical Director roles from employers with active sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to organizations that have never filed an LCA. Filter by role and location to identify health systems and physician groups already familiar with the E-3 process.
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 Medical Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 requires a position that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Medical Director roles require a medical degree and typically a specialty qualification, which satisfies the standard. Your employer will certify this through the LCA filed with the DOL before your visa application.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Medical Director positions?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian nationals and has no annual cap or lottery, so there's no April registration window and no chance of being randomly excluded. The H-1B runs a heavily oversubscribed lottery each year. For a qualified Australian physician stepping into a Medical Director role, the E-3 is a significantly more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Can I switch health systems or take a new Medical Director role while on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL before you begin work. The E-3 is employer-specific, so you can't simply transfer it. Plan for a two-to-four week certification window between accepting an offer and your start date to ensure the new LCA is certified before you change roles.