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Assistant Professor of Medicine jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor before the employer submits an I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS. Academic medical centers regularly sponsor foreign physicians and researchers for permanent residence, though per-country priority-date backlogs can affect nationals from high-demand countries.
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UofL Hospital - ULP - AMG
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
Position Description
The University of Louisville Department of Medicine Division of Palliative Medicine has a wonderful opportunity for a full-time physician with an interest in academic palliative medicine.
Responsibilities include a mix of clinical care, education, and/or clinical research opportunities within an academic setting. Primary clinical responsibilities include staffing our inpatient consultation service at UofL Health-Jewish Hospital, UofL Health-Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and/or University Hospital along with the option for outpatient clinics in a teaching setting.
Physicians may work with an established team of individuals - palliative medicine fellow; chaplain, psychologist, and nurse practitioner; house-staff and students. Candidates should be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Candidates who have completed fellowships in Palliative Medicine preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.
About us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.
Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients with the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.
As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care.
UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
Additional Job Description:
Education
- Medical Doctorate degree
Experience
- Epic EMR experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Licensure
- Physician license for state of Kentucky
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certification
Primary Location:
UofL Hospital - ULP - AMG
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:
Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
Position Description
The University of Louisville Department of Medicine Division of Palliative Medicine has a wonderful opportunity for a full-time physician with an interest in academic palliative medicine.
Responsibilities include a mix of clinical care, education, and/or clinical research opportunities within an academic setting. Primary clinical responsibilities include staffing our inpatient consultation service at UofL Health-Jewish Hospital, UofL Health-Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and/or University Hospital along with the option for outpatient clinics in a teaching setting.
Physicians may work with an established team of individuals - palliative medicine fellow; chaplain, psychologist, and nurse practitioner; house-staff and students. Candidates should be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Candidates who have completed fellowships in Palliative Medicine preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.
About us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.
Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients with the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.
As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care.
UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
Additional Job Description:
Education
- Medical Doctorate degree
Experience
- Epic EMR experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Licensure
- Physician license for state of Kentucky
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certification
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Professor of Medicine
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
An M.D., D.O., or Ph.D. in a biomedical field qualifies you for EB-2 as an advanced-degree professional. If your degree was earned outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before approaching employers.
Target academic medical centers with PERM history
Teaching hospitals affiliated with accredited medical schools file PERM most frequently for faculty roles. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you approach institutions that already run this process.
Understand what the PERM recruitment test requires
Before filing PERM, your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. For faculty roles, this usually includes journal advertising and campus postings, so expect a lead time of several months.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
PERM requires a DOL prevailing wage determination before recruitment begins. Ask your department chair or HR office to initiate this step as soon as an offer is extended, using the OFLC Wage Search to anticipate the wage level PERM will require for your specialty.
Track your priority date if you're from India or China
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is locked. Nationals from high-demand countries face per-country backlogs that can extend the wait to file I-485 significantly, so check the monthly Visa Bulletin and plan your employment contract renewals accordingly.
Clarify AC21 portability before accepting a competing offer
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without restarting PERM, but confirm in writing with your new institution's immigration counsel before resigning from your current position.
Green Card Assistant Professor of Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category applies to Assistant Professor of Medicine roles?
Most academic medical centers sponsor faculty under EB-2, which covers positions requiring an advanced degree. If the role requires an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent, you qualify as an advanced-degree professional. EB-3 is available as an alternative if your credentials align with the professional category requiring a bachelor's degree, though EB-2 is the standard path for faculty appointments.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary status in two- or three-year increments and requires an LCA filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence. The employer must complete PERM labor certification, including a prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test, before filing the I-140 with USCIS. The process is longer but the outcome is permanent authorization to live and work in the U.S.
How do I find academic medical centers that sponsor green cards for faculty?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history filtered by role and location. Teaching hospitals affiliated with medical schools are the most reliable sponsors for Assistant Professor of Medicine positions, since they have established HR and immigration infrastructure to run PERM and I-140 filings for international faculty.
Can I change institutions after my employer files the I-140?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-485 adjustment application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the green card process. If the I-485 hasn't been pending that long, your new employer will need to file a fresh PERM and I-140, though an approved I-140's priority date can carry over.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a faculty position?
DOL requires the employer to conduct good-faith recruitment and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. For faculty, this typically includes advertising in a professional journal relevant to the medical specialty, posting on the institution's website, and maintaining recruitment records for five years. The entire recruitment phase often takes three to six months before the PERM application is filed.