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Colorectal surgeons with foreign training can pursue permanent U.S. residency through employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3. Academic medical centers and large hospital systems regularly file PERM labor certifications for this subspecialty. Your board certification, fellowship training, and procedural volume records are the credentials that drive approval.
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Get Access To All JobsInvest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine, which currently includes 6 Full Time and 2 Part-Time Colorectal Surgeons and one Full-Time PhD scientist enjoys a long history of excellent clinical outcomes and important clinical and translational research. We are seeking a highly qualified, clinically strong, academically oriented and motivated Board-certified/eligible Colon and Rectal Surgeon at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to help us address the needs of affiliate hospitals within the Penn State Health system that serves patients and communities across 15 counties in central Pennsylvania.
Position Highlights
- ACGME-approved Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery.
- High quality clinical program treating patients afflicted with a broad spectrum of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
- High quality academic program which includes a funded research laboratory, established tissue biobank, Family Registry and IBD Center.
- Excellent opportunities for collaborative research throughout Penn State College of Medicine including the Division of Outcomes Research and Quality and the Division of Applied Biomedical Engineering both housed in the Department of Surgery, The Penn State Cancer Institute as well as the Huck Institute of Life Sciences at Penn State.
- Excellent Faculty Development Program and overall Faculty Mentoring Program.
- Robust administrative and clinical staff support, including in-patient and out-patient Advanced Providers.
Requirements
- A strong commitment to collegial teamwork and outstanding patient care, Medical Student, Surgical Resident and Colorectal Surgery Fellow education and a genuine interest and dedication to scholarly activity and impactful research.
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree
- BC/BE in Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
- Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary - guaranteed base salary with opportunity for both productivity and academic bonuses.
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability and malpractice insurance
- Vacation time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave
- CME allowance and time
- PSU tuition discount
- Relocation Assistance
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.
All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine, which currently includes 6 Full Time and 2 Part-Time Colorectal Surgeons and one Full-Time PhD scientist enjoys a long history of excellent clinical outcomes and important clinical and translational research. We are seeking a highly qualified, clinically strong, academically oriented and motivated Board-certified/eligible Colon and Rectal Surgeon at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to help us address the needs of affiliate hospitals within the Penn State Health system that serves patients and communities across 15 counties in central Pennsylvania.
Position Highlights
- ACGME-approved Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery.
- High quality clinical program treating patients afflicted with a broad spectrum of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
- High quality academic program which includes a funded research laboratory, established tissue biobank, Family Registry and IBD Center.
- Excellent opportunities for collaborative research throughout Penn State College of Medicine including the Division of Outcomes Research and Quality and the Division of Applied Biomedical Engineering both housed in the Department of Surgery, The Penn State Cancer Institute as well as the Huck Institute of Life Sciences at Penn State.
- Excellent Faculty Development Program and overall Faculty Mentoring Program.
- Robust administrative and clinical staff support, including in-patient and out-patient Advanced Providers.
Requirements
- A strong commitment to collegial teamwork and outstanding patient care, Medical Student, Surgical Resident and Colorectal Surgery Fellow education and a genuine interest and dedication to scholarly activity and impactful research.
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree
- BC/BE in Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
- Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary - guaranteed base salary with opportunity for both productivity and academic bonuses.
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability and malpractice insurance
- Vacation time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave
- CME allowance and time
- PSU tuition discount
- Relocation Assistance
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.
All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Colorectal Surgeon
Translate your fellowship credentials for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define minimum education and experience requirements before advertising the role. Get your colorectal surgery fellowship certificate evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator so DOL reviewers can verify U.S.-equivalent training without delays.
Target academic medical centers with GME programs
Teaching hospitals and health systems with graduate medical education programs file PERM petitions far more frequently for surgical subspecialties than private practices. Look for institutions with colorectal surgery residency or fellowship slots, since their legal infrastructure for sponsorship is already in place.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for colorectal surgeons in the specific metropolitan area where you'll practice. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before you negotiate, so your offer letter meets PERM requirements from day one.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching for employers actively filing EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for surgical roles is faster with verified data. Migrate Mate surfaces hospitals and health systems with documented green card sponsorship history for physician roles, so you spend less time cold-approaching employers who don't sponsor.
File I-140 concurrently to lock in your priority date
Once your PERM is certified by DOL, your employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS. Filing promptly after certification establishes your priority date, which controls your place in the EB-2 or EB-3 queue, especially critical if you're a national of a high-demand country.
Confirm your state medical license covers the PERM period
DOL audits for physician PERM cases often request proof that the sponsored worker meets all state licensing requirements at the time of filing. Confirm your state medical license is active and unrestricted before your employer submits the PERM application to avoid a NOFD or audit delay.
Green Card Colorectal Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Do colorectal surgeons qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Colorectal surgeons can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals, and a medical degree with subspecialty fellowship training typically satisfies that threshold. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree or higher. Most hospital sponsors file under EB-2 for fellowship-trained colorectal surgeons, though EB-3 is an option when the job description allows a broader degree standard.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery for cap-subject employers. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal cycle. There is no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and EB-2 backlogs vary by nationality. The PERM process also takes longer upfront, typically one to two years before USCIS adjudicates the I-140.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the hiring hospital?
The employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the colorectal surgeon role at the offered wage. This includes posting the job in specific outlets, documenting all applicants, and filing the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The entire supervised recruitment and review window typically runs four to eight months before DOL certifies or audits the application.
How can I find colorectal surgeon jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters surgical roles by employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, saving you the manual work of researching hospital systems one by one. You can search by specialty, geographic market, and sponsorship type to identify positions where PERM filing is a realistic part of the hiring package.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before I-140 approval generally voids the petition, since PERM is employer-specific. Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in the EB-2 or EB-3 queue for 180 days or more, AC21 portability may allow you to change to a same or similar colorectal surgery role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Consult an immigration attorney before making that move.