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OB/GYN specialists are in strong demand across U.S. hospitals, academic medical centers, and private practices, and the E-3 visa gives Australian-trained doctors a direct path to sponsorship without the H-1B lottery. Your specialist qualifications and ACOG-aligned training transfer well, but employer familiarity with E-3 varies, so targeting the right organizations matters.
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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Triage Nurse - UTP Women's Center Southeast
Join the UTP Women's Center and become part of a collaborative, patient-focused team dedicated to providing exceptional care for women across all stages of life. As a Triage Nurse in our OB/GYN Call Center, you will serve as a key clinical resource, responding to patient calls, addressing patient portal inquiries, communicating test results, and assessing healthcare needs to ensure timely, safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, you will support patients with both routine and complex healthcare concerns while utilizing strong critical thinking and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
This role offers weekends off, supportive leadership, opportunities for professional growth, and a positive team culture, with a hybrid work option available. Preferred qualifications include OB/GYN or Labor & Delivery experience, bilingual English/Spanish skills, Epic experience, and strong customer service abilities; however, candidates with a passion for women's health and a commitment to excellent patient care are encouraged to apply.
COMPENSATION
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES!
As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary
Functions as a member of collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
- Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act.
- Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment.
- Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing both focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data.
- Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment.
- Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate.
- Develops and implements teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health.
- Evaluates patients' response and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated.
- Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies.
- May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly reports.
- Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services.
- Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
- Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS
- None
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in nursing required. Associate's Degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited nursing school required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
VETERAN INFORMATION
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX. For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
INTRODUCTION
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Triage Nurse - UTP Women's Center Southeast
Join the UTP Women's Center and become part of a collaborative, patient-focused team dedicated to providing exceptional care for women across all stages of life. As a Triage Nurse in our OB/GYN Call Center, you will serve as a key clinical resource, responding to patient calls, addressing patient portal inquiries, communicating test results, and assessing healthcare needs to ensure timely, safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, you will support patients with both routine and complex healthcare concerns while utilizing strong critical thinking and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
This role offers weekends off, supportive leadership, opportunities for professional growth, and a positive team culture, with a hybrid work option available. Preferred qualifications include OB/GYN or Labor & Delivery experience, bilingual English/Spanish skills, Epic experience, and strong customer service abilities; however, candidates with a passion for women's health and a commitment to excellent patient care are encouraged to apply.
COMPENSATION
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES!
As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary
Functions as a member of collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
- Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act.
- Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment.
- Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing both focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data.
- Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment.
- Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate.
- Develops and implements teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health.
- Evaluates patients' response and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated.
- Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies.
- May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly reports.
- Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services.
- Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
- Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS
- None
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in nursing required. Associate's Degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited nursing school required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
VETERAN INFORMATION
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX. For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in OB/GYN
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
U.S. employers require Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification before they'll initiate E-3 visa sponsorship. Confirm your ECFMG status is current and your Australian medical degree is on record, as delays here stall the entire Labor Condition Application process.
Target hospital systems with active J-1 waiver programs
Academic medical centers and health shortage area hospitals already run sponsorship infrastructure for international physicians. These organizations file Labor Condition Applications routinely, which means their HR and legal teams won't need educating on E-3 mechanics when your offer comes through.
Search for OB/GYN roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters OB/GYN positions by employers with documented E-3 and H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to practices that have never sponsored a visa. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Clarify your state medical license timeline with your employer
Most states require a valid medical license before USCIS approves your E-3 petition. Negotiate conditional start dates with your employer so the license application and LCA certification run in parallel, avoiding a gap between your offer acceptance and authorized start date.
Distinguish your subspecialty credentials in your application materials
Maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, or urogynecology fellowships completed in Australia are recognized as equivalent to U.S. subspecialty training for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Explicitly document these credentials in your CV and visa support letter to strengthen the DOL prevailing wage classification.
Confirm the employer's LCA wage level matches your role
DOL assigns prevailing wage levels one through four based on job complexity and supervision. OB/GYN attending positions typically fall at wage level three or four. If your employer submits an LCA at level one or two, USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation designation at adjudication.
E-3 Visa OB/GYN: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find OB/GYN jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces OB/GYN positions at employers with verified E-3 and H-1B sponsorship history, so you avoid hospitals and practices that have never navigated international physician sponsorship. Filter by specialty and location to find roles where the employer already understands the filing requirements.
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 the E-3 visa or H-1B visa work better for OB/GYN physicians?
For Australian-trained OB/GYNs, the E-3 is almost always the better path. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and no registration fee. H-1B requires surviving a randomized selection process each April with roughly a 25 to 35 percent selection rate for cap-subject positions. E-3 lets you file directly once you hold a job offer and a certified Labor Condition Application, with no waiting period beyond consular appointment availability.
Does my Australian medical degree meet the E-3 specialty occupation requirement?
Yes, provided you hold a recognized bachelor's degree or higher in medicine from an Australian university and your ECFMG certification is current. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the role normally requires a specific degree in a related field. OB/GYN universally meets this standard. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized organization can supplement your file if requested.
Can I switch OB/GYN employers while on an E-3 visa?
You can change employers, but the new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. or a consular appointment if your current stamp has expired. Unlike H-1B portability under AC21, E-3 doesn't allow you to begin work for the new employer while a transfer petition is pending.