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Endocrinologist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so filing early and choosing the right preference category matters for your timeline.
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MaineHealth Endocrinology & Diabetes is seeking a FT BC/BE Endocrinologist to join 15 physicians and 8 Advanced Practice Providers in their greater Portland, Maine location and to support practice outreach initiatives in Maine.
Specialists at MaineHealth Endocrinology & Diabetes care for patients with glandular problems and endocrine problems, including thyroid disease, pituitary problems, adrenal disorders, transgender needs, reproductive concerns, disorders of growth and development, certain types of bone disease, diabetes mellitus, lipid disorders and other hormonal disorders. The Center offers comprehensive services, including dynamic testing for endocrine disorders, infusion services, DXA, 1-131 therapy, thyroid ultrasound and on-site biopsy.
Our Diabetes Education Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and offers services including diabetes education and nutrition counseling, pump training, and classes offered by their Certified Diabetes Educators. Physicians have a full working relationship with area primary care physicians, endocrine surgeons, and have developed a comprehensive Diabetes in Pregnancy Program in conjunction with the physicians at MaineHealth Maternal-Fetal Medicine Portland.
The successful candidate will practice in Scarborough primarily but also may help support practice outreach initiatives by providing endocrinology and diabetes management services for patients in new and existing outreach clinics. Candidates will participate in ongoing quality projects and contribute to didactic sessions with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Residents, and medical students from the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Program. Candidates must be fellowship trained in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $285,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
About MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
About Portland, Maine
Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.
MaineHealth is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV.
Contact: Katye Thatcher, CPRP, Physician and APP Recruiter, katye.thatcher@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert: MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Description
MaineHealth Endocrinology & Diabetes is seeking a FT BC/BE Endocrinologist to join 15 physicians and 8 Advanced Practice Providers in their greater Portland, Maine location and to support practice outreach initiatives in Maine.
Specialists at MaineHealth Endocrinology & Diabetes care for patients with glandular problems and endocrine problems, including thyroid disease, pituitary problems, adrenal disorders, transgender needs, reproductive concerns, disorders of growth and development, certain types of bone disease, diabetes mellitus, lipid disorders and other hormonal disorders. The Center offers comprehensive services, including dynamic testing for endocrine disorders, infusion services, DXA, 1-131 therapy, thyroid ultrasound and on-site biopsy.
Our Diabetes Education Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and offers services including diabetes education and nutrition counseling, pump training, and classes offered by their Certified Diabetes Educators. Physicians have a full working relationship with area primary care physicians, endocrine surgeons, and have developed a comprehensive Diabetes in Pregnancy Program in conjunction with the physicians at MaineHealth Maternal-Fetal Medicine Portland.
The successful candidate will practice in Scarborough primarily but also may help support practice outreach initiatives by providing endocrinology and diabetes management services for patients in new and existing outreach clinics. Candidates will participate in ongoing quality projects and contribute to didactic sessions with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Residents, and medical students from the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Program. Candidates must be fellowship trained in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $285,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
About MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
About Portland, Maine
Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.
MaineHealth is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV.
Contact: Katye Thatcher, CPRP, Physician and APP Recruiter, katye.thatcher@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert: MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
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Verify your degree meets EB-2 standards
EB-2 covers endocrinologists with a U.S.-equivalent medical degree plus specialty training. If your degree is from a foreign institution, have it evaluated by a credential evaluation service before your employer begins PERM, since DOL will scrutinize equivalency during recruitment.
Search employers with active green card filings
Use Migrate Mate to find hospitals, academic medical centers, and endocrinology practices with verified PERM filing history for physician roles. This saves you from targeting employers who have never navigated employment-based sponsorship for specialty medicine positions.
Target HPSA-designated and underserved practice settings
Employers in Health Professional Shortage Areas often have stronger documented need for foreign-trained endocrinologists, which strengthens the PERM recruitment test showing that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Academic medical centers with subspecialty training programs also frequently meet this threshold.
Understand what PERM recruitment actually tests
Your employer must run DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices, and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. The job description used in PERM must match your actual duties and cannot be tailored solely around your credentials.
File your I-140 as early as your employer allows
Your priority date, which controls your place in the per-country queue, is set when USCIS receives the I-140, not when PERM is approved. For nationals of India or China, filing promptly can mean years' difference in your adjustment of status or consular processing timeline.
Plan job changes carefully after I-485 is pending
Under AC21 portability, you can move to a new endocrinology role once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, provided the new position is in the same or a substantially similar occupation. Confirm the SOC code alignment before accepting any new offer to protect your priority date.
Green Card Endocrinologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a hospital sponsor an endocrinologist for a green card without first offering an H-1B?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card sponsorship is a separate process from the H-1B visa, and an employer can initiate PERM labor certification directly without the applicant ever holding H-1B status. Many foreign-trained endocrinologists enter on J-1 visa or O-1 visas and transition to green card sponsorship once they secure a permanent position.
How does green card sponsorship for endocrinologists differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B is a temporary work status requiring periodic renewal and employer-tied authorization. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a permanent residency process: your employer completes PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then you adjust status or go through consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits create backlogs for some nationalities.
What does the PERM process look like for a physician specialty like endocrinology?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor after completing a prevailing wage determination through OFLC Wage Search and running a mandatory recruitment campaign. DOL reviews whether qualified U.S. workers were available. For specialized subspecialties like endocrinology, employers must document the specific clinical and training requirements that justify the job description used in recruitment.
How do I find endocrinology employers who actively sponsor employment-based green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, so you can identify hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers that have successfully sponsored physicians for permanent residency. This is more reliable than inferring sponsorship intent from a job posting, since many employers only sponsor on a case-by-case basis and don't advertise it.
Does my J-1 waiver obligation affect my green card eligibility as an endocrinologist?
A J-1 two-year home-residency requirement must be fulfilled or waived before you can adjust status or change to most immigrant visa categories. Conrad 30 state waivers, which are commonly used by foreign-trained physicians who commit to underserved area service, satisfy this requirement and are frequently the fastest path to making green card sponsorship viable for endocrinologists in clinical practice.