E-3 Visa Pulmonary Physician Jobs
Pulmonary physician roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a medical degree and active U.S. licensure. Australian physicians can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering an H-1B lottery, with two-year renewable status tied to your employer. Expect most hospital systems and pulmonology groups to file the Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
540371
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
St. Johns
CATEGORIES:
Allied Health, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
DEPARTMENT:
30010100 - JX-DEAN-ADMINISTRATION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Federal DEA Certification
JOB DESCRIPTION:
UF Health St. Johns is seeking a BC / BE Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine physician to join our established, highly respected pulmonology team that will staff our newest hospital location in St. Johns County at Durbin Park.
As part of the UF Health system, you will be a part of a system nationally and regionally recognized for excellence, you’ll practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment focused on high-quality care, strong patient outcomes, and long-term professional satisfaction.
Position Highlights
Join a well-established team of 2 physicians and 6 APPs; APPs provide 24/7 staffing coverage.
Light call with strong coverage support.
Supported by a collaborative team consistently recognized for positive outcomes.
Join a team recognized for providing Five Star treatment for COPD & Pneumonia (2 years in a row).
* EPIC EMR
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Commencement bonus and relocation assistance available
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with Sovereign Immunity
* Robust retirement benefits
Position Requirements
MD/DO Degree
Board certified
Florida Medical License
DEA License
About St. Johns County
St. Johns County is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable counties in Florida, consistently ranked for its exceptional quality of life, strong public schools (#1 in the state of Florida), family-friendly communities, and easy access to the Jacksonville metro area.
About UF Health Flagler:
UF Health St. Johns is a total health care enterprise aimed at advancing the physical, social and economic health of Northeast Florida communities. From serving as the lead agency for St. Johns County’s Continuum of Care with an aim to end homelessness, to bringing a new concept in health villages throughout the region, UF Health St. Johns is your caring partner throughout the journey of life. UF Health St. Johns is an extension of UF Health Flagler Hospital, which has a 130-year legacy of caring for the community. The 335-bed hospital has been named among America’s 50 Best hospitals out of nearly 4,500 nationwide.
About UF Health Durbin:
UF Health Durbin is a 42.5 acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County. Located in northeast St. Johns County, UF Health Durbin Park will include a full-service 99-bed hospital with a focus on acute, intensive, emergency care, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, cardiovascular medicine, and women’s services as well as a multidisciplinary medical office building. Future potential site development include the ability to expand hospital beds as well as an ambulatory surgical center, outpatient imaging and additional medical office building.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits:
Explore your benefit options at https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/eligibility/staff-teams/
Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off including for vacations, holidays, paid family leave, and sick leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Sovereign immunity malpractice status
No state taxes
EXPECTED SALARY:
Commensurate with education and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Federal DEA Certification
PREFERRED:
Specialty License or Certification
Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
* Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
To be considered, please submit an application at Careers at UF with the following documents attached:
* Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and consideration will continue until the positions are filled.
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at https://naces.org/members/
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: Yes (Patient Contact and Bloodborne Pathogens)
ADVERTISED:
26 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
JOB NO:
540371
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
St. Johns
CATEGORIES:
Allied Health, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
DEPARTMENT:
30010100 - JX-DEAN-ADMINISTRATION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Federal DEA Certification
JOB DESCRIPTION:
UF Health St. Johns is seeking a BC / BE Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine physician to join our established, highly respected pulmonology team that will staff our newest hospital location in St. Johns County at Durbin Park.
As part of the UF Health system, you will be a part of a system nationally and regionally recognized for excellence, you’ll practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment focused on high-quality care, strong patient outcomes, and long-term professional satisfaction.
Position Highlights
Join a well-established team of 2 physicians and 6 APPs; APPs provide 24/7 staffing coverage.
Light call with strong coverage support.
Supported by a collaborative team consistently recognized for positive outcomes.
Join a team recognized for providing Five Star treatment for COPD & Pneumonia (2 years in a row).
* EPIC EMR
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Commencement bonus and relocation assistance available
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with Sovereign Immunity
* Robust retirement benefits
Position Requirements
MD/DO Degree
Board certified
Florida Medical License
DEA License
About St. Johns County
St. Johns County is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable counties in Florida, consistently ranked for its exceptional quality of life, strong public schools (#1 in the state of Florida), family-friendly communities, and easy access to the Jacksonville metro area.
About UF Health Flagler:
UF Health St. Johns is a total health care enterprise aimed at advancing the physical, social and economic health of Northeast Florida communities. From serving as the lead agency for St. Johns County’s Continuum of Care with an aim to end homelessness, to bringing a new concept in health villages throughout the region, UF Health St. Johns is your caring partner throughout the journey of life. UF Health St. Johns is an extension of UF Health Flagler Hospital, which has a 130-year legacy of caring for the community. The 335-bed hospital has been named among America’s 50 Best hospitals out of nearly 4,500 nationwide.
About UF Health Durbin:
UF Health Durbin is a 42.5 acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County. Located in northeast St. Johns County, UF Health Durbin Park will include a full-service 99-bed hospital with a focus on acute, intensive, emergency care, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, cardiovascular medicine, and women’s services as well as a multidisciplinary medical office building. Future potential site development include the ability to expand hospital beds as well as an ambulatory surgical center, outpatient imaging and additional medical office building.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits:
Explore your benefit options at https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/eligibility/staff-teams/
Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off including for vacations, holidays, paid family leave, and sick leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Sovereign immunity malpractice status
No state taxes
EXPECTED SALARY:
Commensurate with education and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Federal DEA Certification
PREFERRED:
Specialty License or Certification
Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
* Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
To be considered, please submit an application at Careers at UF with the following documents attached:
* Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and consideration will continue until the positions are filled.
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at https://naces.org/members/
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: Yes (Patient Contact and Bloodborne Pathogens)
ADVERTISED:
26 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Pulmonary Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
U.S. hospitals require ECFMG certification to credential you as an internationally trained physician. Without it, no employer can sponsor your E-3 visa, so confirm your certificate is current before submitting any applications.
Target hospitals with J-1 waiver Conrad 30 history
Hospital systems that have sponsored Conrad 30 J-1 visa waivers are already familiar with physician visa processes. They're structured to handle DOL Labor Condition Applications quickly, which shortens the time between your offer and consulate appointment.
Confirm your state medical license transfers cleanly
E-3 approval depends partly on your ability to practice in the state where the role is located. Some states require USMLE completion or additional steps for Australian-trained physicians, so resolve licensing requirements before your employer files the LCA.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. Pulmonology roles involve specialty occupation documentation that benefits from a structured filing process rather than an employer's HR team working from scratch.
Negotiate who covers the LCA filing timeline
The employer files the LCA with DOL, but processing typically takes seven business days. Clarify with your hiring team who manages submission and when it starts, so your E-3 consulate appointment isn't delayed by an internal administrative backlog.
Align your credentialing timeline with your E-3 start date
Hospital credentialing for pulmonologists runs eight to twelve weeks and must complete before you can see patients. Structure your E-3 start date to account for this, otherwise you'll hold valid status but can't begin clinical work.
E-3 Visa Pulmonary Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find pulmonary physician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search. It surfaces pulmonary physician roles where employers have active E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to hospitals unfamiliar with Australian visa sponsorship. Filtering by E-3 eligibility upfront saves weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters who don't understand the process.
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 pulmonary physician role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Pulmonary medicine requires a medical degree and board certification in a specific subspecialty, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. USCIS consistently treats physician roles as qualifying positions. You'll need to document your Australian medical degree, ECFMG certification, and any relevant fellowship training as part of the visa application.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian pulmonologists?
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap competition, and can be filed any time of year. For a pulmonologist with a job offer, E-3 sponsorship can move from LCA filing to consulate appointment in four to six weeks. The H-1B lottery means a twelve-month wait at minimum if selected, and no path forward if you're not.
Can I switch hospital employers while on an E-3 as a pulmonologist?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp or an amended petition before starting work. Portability rules that apply to H-1B don't carry over to E-3, so plan your transition carefully to avoid a gap in authorized employment status.