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Physician roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a medical degree and U.S. licensure, making them strong candidates for E-3 visa sponsorship. Australian doctors pursuing U.S. hospital or clinic roles benefit from no lottery and indefinite two-year renewals tied to continued employment.
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Entity: Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care
Location Name: Providence-146 West River Street
City, State: Providence, RI
Work Type: FULL TIME
Hours Per Week: 40
Shift: Day
Posted Date: 6/10/2026
SUMMARY
Provides high quality medical care to patients and their families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Responsibilities
Provide medical patient care by:
- Examining, diagnosing, and treating clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
- Educating patients (and families) on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families, as well as determining need for referrals based on examination and patient needs
- Determining level of urgency of follow-up, referral, and consultation appointments
- Exercising final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribing medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Ordering studies, tests, and ancillary services
- Documenting all services in patient’s electronic medical record
- Reviewing on a regular basis long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention
- Consulting with Medical Director and other professionals on staff, as needed, regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
- Participating in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other established patient care programs as established
- Providing clinical oversight to a medical staff, including a medical assistant
- Assisting in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients
- Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Pay Range
Location
Providence-146 West River Street - 146 West River Street Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Work Type
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Job ID: JR-110842
Entity: Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care
Location Name: Providence-146 West River Street
City, State: Providence, RI
Work Type: FULL TIME
Hours Per Week: 40
Shift: Day
Posted Date: 6/10/2026
SUMMARY
Provides high quality medical care to patients and their families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Responsibilities
Provide medical patient care by:
- Examining, diagnosing, and treating clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
- Educating patients (and families) on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families, as well as determining need for referrals based on examination and patient needs
- Determining level of urgency of follow-up, referral, and consultation appointments
- Exercising final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribing medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Ordering studies, tests, and ancillary services
- Documenting all services in patient’s electronic medical record
- Reviewing on a regular basis long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention
- Consulting with Medical Director and other professionals on staff, as needed, regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
- Participating in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other established patient care programs as established
- Providing clinical oversight to a medical staff, including a medical assistant
- Assisting in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients
- Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Pay Range
Location
Providence-146 West River Street - 146 West River Street Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Work Type
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Physician
Verify your medical credentials transfer correctly
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for most U.S. physician roles and must be in hand before an employer files your LCA. Start this process early, USMLE completion and credential verification typically run longer than the E-3 visa filing itself.
Target hospital systems with active E-3 history
Large academic medical centers and multi-state health systems file LCAs regularly and have established immigration workflows. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data by SOC code to identify employers who have certified E-3 LCAs for physician roles specifically.
Search Migrate Mate to find physician roles with E-3 sponsorship
Migrate Mate filters physician jobs by employers with documented E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to roles where sponsorship is uncertain. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Clarify your specialty's licensure timeline with the employer
State medical licenses can take three to six months to process, and some employers won't initiate LCA filing until your license is confirmed. Align your credentialing timeline with HR before accepting an offer so your start date is realistic.
Understand how J-1 waiver status affects your E-3 eligibility
If you completed a U.S. residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa, a two-year home residency requirement may apply before you can switch to E-3 status. Confirm your J-1 waiver outcome or exemption with USCIS before accepting any physician offer.
Negotiate who handles the LCA before signing your contract
Some smaller practices and rural health employers are unfamiliar with E-3 LCA obligations under DOL rules. Establish in writing that the employer will cover LCA filing and that the prevailing wage requirement will be met before your contract is finalized.
E-3 Visa Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find physician jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces physician roles at employers with verified E-3 and LCA filing history, filtering out postings where sponsorship is ambiguous or unlikely. Academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and large integrated health systems are the most active E-3 sponsors for physician roles, and Migrate Mate helps you target them directly.
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 physician role qualify as a specialty occupation under E-3?
Yes. Physician positions qualify as specialty occupations because they theoretically require at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree and active U.S. state licensure. The role must specifically require a medical degree, not simply prefer one. General practice, hospitalist, and specialist roles at accredited institutions all typically satisfy the specialty occupation standard under the E-3 framework.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian physicians?
The E-3 is exclusively available to Australian nationals and has no annual lottery, meaning your employer can file at any point and you can start work after consular approval, typically within weeks. The H-1B visa has an annual cap and requires lottery selection, which adds months of uncertainty. For Australian doctors, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. practice.
Can I change hospital employers while on an E-3 as a physician?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp or a change of employer before you begin work. There is no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21 rule, so you cannot rely on a pending petition to continue working during the transition. Plan for a gap between roles or arrange for overlap with USCIS guidance.