E-3 Visa Reconstructive Surgeon Jobs
Reconstructive surgeon roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, making Australian board-certified surgeons eligible for U.S. employer sponsorship without entering a lottery. The E-3 visa requires a job offer, a certified Labor Condition Application, and proof of your specialist qualifications, and renews every two years indefinitely.
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Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Division of Facial Plastic Surgery within the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a fellowship-trained Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeon to join our talented team.
The qualified candidate will join the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic Arizona, a department of 13 surgeons dedicated to world-class, patient-centered tertiary care.
The opportunity offers the appropriate person to rapidly attain clinical, academic, teaching, and leadership experience:
- Develop and lead a program focused on complex facial reconstruction, functional restoration, and collaborative care supported by a multidisciplinary team and robust academic resources.
- Practice in both outpatient and hospital-based settings, providing comprehensive care for patients requiring facial trauma management, skin cancer reconstruction, and functional nasal and facial procedures.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including head and neck surgery, dermatologic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, rheumatology, sports medicine, and plastic surgery colleagues to optimize reconstructive outcomes and enhance functional recovery.
- Engage in research and innovation, with dedicated time and institutional support for advancing techniques in facial reconstruction, nerve repair, and outcomes-based studies.
- Contribute to education and mentorship, working closely with Mayo Clinic Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residents and medical students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona.
Qualifications
The current practice encompasses the full scope of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with an emphasis on functional restoration, trauma, facial reanimation, and skin cancer reconstruction. Expertise in complex reconstructive procedures is preferred; candidates must also possess:
- MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Training in an accredited Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.
- BE/BC from both the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Eligibility for licensure in the state of Arizona.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$xx,xxx - $xx,xxx / year; This position has a predetermined rate of $xx.xx per hour.; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $xx.xx - $xx.xx / hour; Compensation range is $xx.xx - $xx.xx / hour based upon union contract
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Mariano Vassallo
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Division of Facial Plastic Surgery within the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a fellowship-trained Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeon to join our talented team.
The qualified candidate will join the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic Arizona, a department of 13 surgeons dedicated to world-class, patient-centered tertiary care.
The opportunity offers the appropriate person to rapidly attain clinical, academic, teaching, and leadership experience:
- Develop and lead a program focused on complex facial reconstruction, functional restoration, and collaborative care supported by a multidisciplinary team and robust academic resources.
- Practice in both outpatient and hospital-based settings, providing comprehensive care for patients requiring facial trauma management, skin cancer reconstruction, and functional nasal and facial procedures.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including head and neck surgery, dermatologic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, rheumatology, sports medicine, and plastic surgery colleagues to optimize reconstructive outcomes and enhance functional recovery.
- Engage in research and innovation, with dedicated time and institutional support for advancing techniques in facial reconstruction, nerve repair, and outcomes-based studies.
- Contribute to education and mentorship, working closely with Mayo Clinic Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residents and medical students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona.
Qualifications
The current practice encompasses the full scope of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with an emphasis on functional restoration, trauma, facial reanimation, and skin cancer reconstruction. Expertise in complex reconstructive procedures is preferred; candidates must also possess:
- MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Training in an accredited Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.
- BE/BC from both the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Eligibility for licensure in the state of Arizona.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$xx,xxx - $xx,xxx / year; This position has a predetermined rate of $xx.xx per hour.; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $xx.xx - $xx.xx / hour; Compensation range is $xx.xx - $xx.xx / hour based upon union contract
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Mariano Vassallo
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Reconstructive Surgeon
Verify your credentials translate directly
FRACS (Plast) is widely recognised by U.S. credentialing bodies, but confirm your Australian specialist qualification maps to a U.S. board-eligible pathway before applying. Hospital employers will check this before extending any sponsorship offer.
Target academic medical centres first
Teaching hospitals and academic medical centres sponsor E-3 visa surgeons more reliably than private practices because their HR teams have established immigration workflows and legal counsel already handling LCA filings for specialist physicians.
Request an LCA before resigning offshore
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment. Confirm the LCA is certified and in hand before you give notice in Australia, uncertified LCAs are the most common cause of delayed start dates.
Disclose your E-3 status in outreach
State upfront that you hold Australian citizenship and are eligible for E-3 sponsorship rather than H-1B visa. Surgical hiring managers often assume all international candidates require lottery entry, and clarifying this early removes the most common reason they disengage.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service early
Once you have a conditional offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. For reconstructive surgeons, the specialty occupation documentation is detailed, having a dedicated E-3 expert manage it reduces back-and-forth with your employer's HR team.
Align your consulate appointment with credentialing timelines
U.S. hospital privileging and state medical licensing take months after your visa is issued. Book your consulate appointment as early as possible so your E-3 stamp doesn't sit idle while credentialing catches up and delays your actual start date.
E-3 Visa Reconstructive Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find reconstructive surgeon jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3-eligible roles in the U.S. Reconstructive surgeon positions that qualify as specialty occupations appear alongside employer sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have an established track record with work visa filings rather than cold-applying and hoping HR understands the E-3.
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 reconstructive surgery qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Reconstructive surgery requires at minimum a medical degree followed by specialist surgical training, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. USCIS consistently treats physician and surgeon roles as qualifying specialty occupations. Your FRACS or equivalent specialist credential supports that classification.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for reconstructive surgeons?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, so there is no lottery and no annual gamble on selection. H-1B requires registration and a lottery draw, meaning surgeons can wait years before securing a slot. For Australian reconstructive surgeons, the E-3 is a direct path: job offer, LCA certification, consulate appointment, and you're working.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a reconstructive surgeon in the U.S.?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before or promptly after starting. Unlike H-1B portability, E-3 doesn't carry a formal transfer mechanism, so plan the transition carefully. If your current visa stamp is still valid and reflects the new employer's details, some consulates accept a new LCA without requiring a new stamp, confirm with a qualified expert before acting.