E-3 Visa Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs
Physician - Emergency Medicine roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, and U.S. hospital systems actively pursue Australian-trained emergency physicians for E-3 visa sponsorship. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and renews every two years as long as you maintain your position.
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REQUISITION NUMBER: 270498
REGULAR OR TEMPORARY: Regular
LOCATION:
Raleigh, NC, US, 27710
PERSONNEL AREA: DUKE RALEIGH CAMPUS
DATE: May 23, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
ABOUT DUKE RALEIGH HOSPITAL, A CAMPUS OF DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.
JOB LOCATION
Duke Raleigh Hospital
JOB SUMMARY
Emergency Medicine Physicians are clinicians who provide clinical care and treatment for patients presenting at Duke Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage in direct clinical practice as the principal component of his/her professional responsibility within the Department.
- Provide medical assessment, diagnostic determination, and clinical management necessary to ensure appropriate clinical disposition of Emergency Department patients.
- Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
- Communicate with consulting providers as necessary to facilitate necessary ongoing care and treatment of patients.
- Work to create a positive work culture within department and cross-departmental teams.
- Participate in relevant Medical Staff and DRH committees representing Emergency Medicine as needed and requested.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of MD or DO Medical School with completion of Emergency Medicine Residency.
License: Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB. Federal and State DEA number with prescriptive authority.
Certification: ABMS Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.
Experience: Training experiences as mandated by the American Board of Emergency Medicine for board eligibility/certification required. Experience in emergency medicine practice preferred.
JOB HOURS
Full-Time, Rotating schedule of days, nights, weekends and holidays. x16 10-hour shifts for full 1.0 FTE.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
NEAREST MAJOR MARKET: Durham
NEAREST SECONDARY MARKET: Raleigh
WORK ARRANGEMENT: On-Site
REQUISITION NUMBER: 270498
REGULAR OR TEMPORARY: Regular
LOCATION:
Raleigh, NC, US, 27710
PERSONNEL AREA: DUKE RALEIGH CAMPUS
DATE: May 23, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
ABOUT DUKE RALEIGH HOSPITAL, A CAMPUS OF DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.
JOB LOCATION
Duke Raleigh Hospital
JOB SUMMARY
Emergency Medicine Physicians are clinicians who provide clinical care and treatment for patients presenting at Duke Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage in direct clinical practice as the principal component of his/her professional responsibility within the Department.
- Provide medical assessment, diagnostic determination, and clinical management necessary to ensure appropriate clinical disposition of Emergency Department patients.
- Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
- Communicate with consulting providers as necessary to facilitate necessary ongoing care and treatment of patients.
- Work to create a positive work culture within department and cross-departmental teams.
- Participate in relevant Medical Staff and DRH committees representing Emergency Medicine as needed and requested.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of MD or DO Medical School with completion of Emergency Medicine Residency.
License: Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB. Federal and State DEA number with prescriptive authority.
Certification: ABMS Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.
Experience: Training experiences as mandated by the American Board of Emergency Medicine for board eligibility/certification required. Experience in emergency medicine practice preferred.
JOB HOURS
Full-Time, Rotating schedule of days, nights, weekends and holidays. x16 10-hour shifts for full 1.0 FTE.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
NEAREST MAJOR MARKET: Durham
NEAREST SECONDARY MARKET: Raleigh
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Physician - Emergency Medicine
Verify your AHPRA credentials transfer correctly
U.S. hospitals require ECFMG certification and state medical licensure before filing your LCA. Start the ECFMG process early since credential verification for Australian MBBS graduates typically runs three to six months.
Target academic medical centers and trauma hospitals
Level I and Level II trauma centers run residency programs and maintain dedicated immigration teams familiar with E-3 visa filings. These employers process specialty physician visas routinely and won't need educating on the E-3 requirements.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters emergency medicine positions by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you receive an offer.
Clarify your J-1 waiver status before applying
If you completed a U.S. residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement that blocks E-3 status until fulfilled or waived. Confirm your J-1 history before targeting employers.
Ask employers about their LCA timeline at offer stage
Your employer must obtain a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Request a start-date buffer of at least three to four weeks to account for DOL certification and consulate appointment scheduling.
Understand state medical license timing relative to your visa
Many states won't issue a full medical license until you have a confirmed work authorization start date, creating a circular dependency. Some hospitals accept a temporary or training license for the initial E-3 filing to break the deadlock.
E-3 Visa Physician - Emergency Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Physician - Emergency Medicine jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter emergency medicine positions by employers who have filed E-3 or LCA applications for physician roles, so you're targeting hiring managers who already understand the visa process rather than starting from scratch.
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.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for emergency medicine physicians?
The H-1B visa requires surviving an annual lottery with roughly a 25 to 30 percent selection rate, while the E-3 has a 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been fully used, meaning you can apply any time a job offer exists. For emergency medicine, where hospital demand is consistent year-round, the E-3's predictability makes workforce planning far more straightforward for both you and your employer.
Does emergency medicine qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3?
Yes. Emergency medicine requires a medical degree and, in most states, board certification or eligibility through ABEM or AOBEM. The role meets the E-3 specialty occupation definition because a specific academic and clinical credential is an industry-standard requirement, not just a preference listed in the job posting.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as an emergency medicine 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 status before you can legally begin working for them. Unlike H-1B portability rules, E-3 status doesn't carry over automatically, so plan for a two to four week gap between offer acceptance and your authorized start date.