E-3 Visa Medical Director Oncology Jobs
Medical Director Oncology roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 visa, which means Australian physicians with oncology leadership experience can secure sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment, and the visa renews indefinitely in two-year increments.
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Opportunity to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
The Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology provides the highest quality of care to our patients and advances the treatment and prevention of aerodigestive cancers through innovative clinical and laboratory research.
The ideal candidate will have prior Oncology experience. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Perform clinical patient care duties:
- Attend clinics with physician.
- Conduct preliminary assessments of physician's new and follow-up clinic patients.
- Dictate clinic progress notes on physician's follow-up patients, dictate PMEs on new patients, and dictate consultation notes on his new consults.
- Write admission notes and orders for physician's patients admitted into the hospital.
- Write outpatient orders, including those for chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, growth factors, etc.
- Assist with physician's clinic-related paperwork.
- Assist with physician's miscellaneous clinic activities.
- Screen patients' telephone calls and refer to physician when appropriate.
- Evaluate physician's clinic and Emergency Center "drop-in" patients.
- Assume responsibility for physician's clinic patients (either scheduled or "drop-in"), even if staffed by another attending in physician's absence.
- Attend department meetings pertinent to patient care.
- Assist physician with in-patient care when needed.
- Work with another physician in physician's absence, if directed by physician.
- Perform other patient care related activities and various administrative duties pertaining to patient care and/or clinic operations as assigned by the Medical Director of clinic, the attending physician, or the MLP Manager.
Perform a variety of research related duties during non-clinic hours, as directed by physician:
- Screen patients for eligibility for clinical trials.
- Obtain charts and x rays as needed for analysis of clinical trials.
- Help prepare chemotherapy orders for clinical trials.
- Assess patients for protocol eligibility, which includes teaching:
- Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations.
- Write information and clinic notes to and for the physician.
- Review patients' charts and verbally present patient history and physical examination to attending physician.
- Assist research nurses in identifying patients who may benefit by protocol registration.
- Explain protocol treatment options and plans to patients.
Maintain records:
- File, sort, distribute, and copy all pertinent paperwork.
- Be able to handle material of a technical and/or confidential nature.
- Prepare reports and work out details of presentations.
- Dictate letters to referring physicians by keying medical records dictation number and codes on telephone keypad and by speaking into a handheld telephone receiver.
- Collect patient charts from Medical Records.
Coordinate the services from different departments within the institution to complete potential projects:
- Take the initiative in making decisions and taking action which will further the department's goals.
- Be able to assimilate pertinent information in order to compose written correspondence.
- Display the ability to organize and disseminate information in a clearly understood manner.
Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
- Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:
Education
Required:
Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
Experience
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
All of the following:
- Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Physician Assistant:
Education
Required:
Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
Experience
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
All of the following:
- PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
- Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 181899
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 176,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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INTRODUCTION
Opportunity to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
The Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology provides the highest quality of care to our patients and advances the treatment and prevention of aerodigestive cancers through innovative clinical and laboratory research.
The ideal candidate will have prior Oncology experience. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Perform clinical patient care duties:
- Attend clinics with physician.
- Conduct preliminary assessments of physician's new and follow-up clinic patients.
- Dictate clinic progress notes on physician's follow-up patients, dictate PMEs on new patients, and dictate consultation notes on his new consults.
- Write admission notes and orders for physician's patients admitted into the hospital.
- Write outpatient orders, including those for chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, growth factors, etc.
- Assist with physician's clinic-related paperwork.
- Assist with physician's miscellaneous clinic activities.
- Screen patients' telephone calls and refer to physician when appropriate.
- Evaluate physician's clinic and Emergency Center "drop-in" patients.
- Assume responsibility for physician's clinic patients (either scheduled or "drop-in"), even if staffed by another attending in physician's absence.
- Attend department meetings pertinent to patient care.
- Assist physician with in-patient care when needed.
- Work with another physician in physician's absence, if directed by physician.
- Perform other patient care related activities and various administrative duties pertaining to patient care and/or clinic operations as assigned by the Medical Director of clinic, the attending physician, or the MLP Manager.
Perform a variety of research related duties during non-clinic hours, as directed by physician:
- Screen patients for eligibility for clinical trials.
- Obtain charts and x rays as needed for analysis of clinical trials.
- Help prepare chemotherapy orders for clinical trials.
- Assess patients for protocol eligibility, which includes teaching:
- Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations.
- Write information and clinic notes to and for the physician.
- Review patients' charts and verbally present patient history and physical examination to attending physician.
- Assist research nurses in identifying patients who may benefit by protocol registration.
- Explain protocol treatment options and plans to patients.
Maintain records:
- File, sort, distribute, and copy all pertinent paperwork.
- Be able to handle material of a technical and/or confidential nature.
- Prepare reports and work out details of presentations.
- Dictate letters to referring physicians by keying medical records dictation number and codes on telephone keypad and by speaking into a handheld telephone receiver.
- Collect patient charts from Medical Records.
Coordinate the services from different departments within the institution to complete potential projects:
- Take the initiative in making decisions and taking action which will further the department's goals.
- Be able to assimilate pertinent information in order to compose written correspondence.
- Display the ability to organize and disseminate information in a clearly understood manner.
Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
- Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:
Education
Required:
Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
Experience
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
All of the following:
- Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Physician Assistant:
Education
Required:
Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
Experience
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
All of the following:
- PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
- Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 181899
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 176,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Medical Director Oncology
Verify your credentials meet U.S. standards
Australian medical degrees are generally accepted for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes, but oncology leadership roles often require ECFMG certification and U.S. board eligibility. Confirm your credentials meet state licensing requirements before applying, since gaps here delay LCA filing.
Target health systems with established E-3 pipelines
Large academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers have dedicated immigration teams familiar with physician visa filing. Smaller community hospitals may not have sponsored E-3 visas before, which adds friction to an otherwise straightforward process.
Request an employment contract before LCA submission
Your employer must file the DOL Labor Condition Application before your visa interview, and that filing requires a defined role, location, and wage. Pushing for a signed offer letter early keeps the LCA timeline on track and your consulate appointment within reach.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Medical Director roles involve multi-site oversight, which can complicate the LCA if your work spans multiple facilities. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork accurately from the first filing through your consulate appointment.
Clarify your dual-intent position with your employer
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, but oncology directors frequently attract EB-1 or EB-2 NIW green card interest over time. Discuss immigrant intent openly with your employer early so both parties understand what concurrent green card pursuit means for your visa renewals.
Prepare a specialty occupation letter for complex titles
Medical Director Oncology titles that blend clinical and administrative duties sometimes draw USCIS scrutiny over whether the role genuinely requires a specific degree. A detailed specialty occupation support letter from your employer, tied to your clinical training, substantially reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
E-3 Visa Medical Director Oncology: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Medical Director Oncology jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. Filter by specialty and location to surface oncology leadership positions at employers with active sponsorship history. Standard job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status, so you risk pursuing roles at institutions that haven't sponsored before.
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 Oncology role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Medical directors in oncology consistently meet the specialty occupation standard because the role requires a medical degree in a specific clinical discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Your employer's LCA should clearly document that the position requires advanced training in oncology or hematology-oncology, which strengthens the filing against any USCIS scrutiny.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian oncologists pursuing director-level roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no registration fee. H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery each March with no guarantee of selection. For an Australian physician already at attending level moving into a director role, the E-3 is a direct path with no lottery risk.
Can I change health systems or hospitals while on an E-3 in a Medical Director role?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally after the change. Portability under the E-3 isn't automatic the way H-1B portability works under AC21. Plan your transition so the new LCA is certified before you leave your current role to avoid a gap in authorized employment.