E-3 Visa Neurosurgeon Jobs
Neurosurgeon roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, meaning Australian neurosurgeons can secure U.S. employer sponsorship without entering a lottery. The E-3 visa requires a qualifying job offer, a certified Labor Condition Application, and your medical credentials, then renews in two-year increments with no cap on how many times.
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We Are Hiring:
- Specialty: Neurosurgery
- Schedule: Flexible, Full Time
- Practice Detail: 1 Physician, 3 APPs
- EMR System: Cerner /athena
- Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart
- Location: Panama City, FL
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ascension Sacred Heart is looking for a Neurosurgery Physician for Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Sacred Heart to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Work alongside an experienced team of providers
- Live along the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast
Responsibilities:
- Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
- Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
ABOUT ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY
As part of Ascension, the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system:
- Sacred Heart offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. While our technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, our commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
- Sacred Heart Health System includes hospital campuses in Pensacola, Miramar Beach, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, Florida, as well as The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, Northwest Florida’s only children’s hospital and Sacred Heart Medical Group, the largest network of primary care and specialty physicians in Northwest Florida.
- The 47-million-dollar renovation of Bay Medical after Hurricane Michael is in process and aims to create a facility with 200 private rooms. The improvements include major upgrades to information technology and creation of new space for physician offices and other services, including the laboratory, imaging and pharmacy.
- Bay offers an accredited Stroke Center, a Level II Trauma Center, which provides 24-hour emergency care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses, and emergency services located at the main hospital as well as a freestanding emergency center on Panama City Beach.
ABOUT PANAMA CITY
Home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).
- Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
- Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.
- Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.
- Located on St. Andrew’s Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.
ABOUT ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP
Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 860 sites of care and 5,100 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES
HeC
Visa Eligibility: None
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
BENEFITS:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
INTRODUCTION
We Are Hiring:
- Specialty: Neurosurgery
- Schedule: Flexible, Full Time
- Practice Detail: 1 Physician, 3 APPs
- EMR System: Cerner /athena
- Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart
- Location: Panama City, FL
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ascension Sacred Heart is looking for a Neurosurgery Physician for Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Sacred Heart to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Work alongside an experienced team of providers
- Live along the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast
Responsibilities:
- Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
- Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
ABOUT ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY
As part of Ascension, the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system:
- Sacred Heart offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. While our technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, our commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
- Sacred Heart Health System includes hospital campuses in Pensacola, Miramar Beach, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, Florida, as well as The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, Northwest Florida’s only children’s hospital and Sacred Heart Medical Group, the largest network of primary care and specialty physicians in Northwest Florida.
- The 47-million-dollar renovation of Bay Medical after Hurricane Michael is in process and aims to create a facility with 200 private rooms. The improvements include major upgrades to information technology and creation of new space for physician offices and other services, including the laboratory, imaging and pharmacy.
- Bay offers an accredited Stroke Center, a Level II Trauma Center, which provides 24-hour emergency care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses, and emergency services located at the main hospital as well as a freestanding emergency center on Panama City Beach.
ABOUT PANAMA CITY
Home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).
- Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
- Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.
- Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.
- Located on St. Andrew’s Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.
ABOUT ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP
Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 860 sites of care and 5,100 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES
HeC
Visa Eligibility: None
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
BENEFITS:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Neurosurgeon
Verify your Australian credentials transfer cleanly
USCIS requires your degree to directly support the neurosurgeon role. Get your Australian medical qualifications evaluated by a NACES-approved credential service before applications go out, so employers aren't left questioning equivalency during the offer stage.
Target academic medical centers and teaching hospitals
University-affiliated hospitals and academic health systems file LCAs regularly and have immigration infrastructure in place. They're far more likely to move quickly on E-3 visa sponsorship than community or regional hospitals encountering the visa category for the first time.
Get your state medical license sorted before the offer
Most U.S. states require a valid medical license before an employer can file your LCA with the DOL. Licensing timelines vary by state, so start your application as early as possible, since delays here directly delay your E-3 filing.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA certification, DS-160, and consulate preparation all run concurrently. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, reducing the risk of procedural errors that delay your start date.
Clarify visa sponsorship before salary negotiations begin
Many hospitals will sponsor an E-3 but assume you need an H-1B visa, which triggers a lottery they may be reluctant to enter. Raise the E-3 upfront, explain it's cap-free and requires no lottery, and confirm sponsorship intent before the formal offer letter is drafted.
Align your DOL prevailing wage to your subspecialty
The DOL prevailing wage determination for neurosurgeons differs by subspecialty and geographic location. Confirm your employer's intended wage level matches your specific role title before the LCA is submitted, since a mismatch can trigger a DOL audit or correction request.
E-3 Visa Neurosurgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find neurosurgeon jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for neurosurgeon roles where employers are open to E-3 visa sponsorship, filtering out positions that won't support Australian applicants. Because neurosurgery is a subspecialty with a limited pool of active openings, targeting employers with established immigration processes through a dedicated E-3 job search platform saves significant time.
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 neurosurgeon role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Neurosurgery requires a medical degree followed by a residency and fellowship in a highly specialized field, satisfying the E-3 specialty occupation standard that the role theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's-level qualification in a specific discipline. USCIS consistently recognizes physician roles, including neurosurgeons, as qualifying specialty occupations.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for neurosurgeons?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, meaning you can apply at any time and start as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B is subject to an 85,000-slot annual cap with a random lottery, and unsuccessful registrations delay employment by a year or more. For Australian neurosurgeons, the E-3 is the faster and more reliable path.
Can I switch neurosurgery employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally. Some neurosurgeons handle the employer change while remaining in the U.S. on their existing status, but the new LCA must be certified before you begin work with the new hospital.