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Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Department of Anesthesiology at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking pain medicine board eligible/board certified physician to join our Emory University Hospital Midtown Pain Division.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Expected roles:
Evaluate patients in clinic for chronic pain of varying etiologies, including but not limited to chronic low back pain, neuropathy, cancer-related pain, headaches and facial pain, and fibromyalgia.
Perform interventional procedures for chronic pain at the ambulatory surgery center and operating room.
Provide perioperative nerve blocks for the operating room, including but not limited to thoracic epidural catheter placement, brachial plexus blocks, low extremity nerve blocks, and truncal blocks.
Inpatient consults for acute pain.
Teaching, via didactics and/or during patient care, of anesthesiology residents and pain management fellows.
Abundance of committee, leadership, and research opportunities depending on areas of interest.
The Emory Pain Center is part of Emory Healthcare and, as part of an academically-based health system, our pain specialists are also Anesthesiology faculty members at Emory University School of Medicine and involved with research and clinical trials that result in innovations and improved treatments for pain therapy. Staffed exclusively by Emory University School of Medicine faculty, Emory University Hospital is a quaternary-care academic medical center which performs 25,000 anesthetic cases per year and is one of the nation's leading hospitals in solid organ transplants, cancer, neurosurgery, and more. Emory University Midtown Hospital, located in downtown Atlanta delivers excellent anesthesia care for cardiothoracic, orthopedic, vascular, major abdominal and pelvic surgery. There is a robust inpatient Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Service (RAAPM). Knowledge of management of acute pain in hospitalized patients with chronic pain is desired. There are 3 advanced practice providers (APP’s) who work collectively on the RAAPM service, between the Emory University and Emory University Midtown Hospitals. Anesthesiology residents and a RAAPM fellow are also involved on the service.
Emory University’s anesthesiology program includes 48 residents, 20 fellows in ACGME accredited programs such as Pain Medicine, Adult Cardiothoracic, Critical care, OB, Pediatric, and non-ACGME accredited programs in RAAPM, Neuro anesthesia and liver transplant.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate Qualifications:
M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent.
Eligible to apply for a medical license in the state of Georgia.
American Board of Anesthesiology board certified/eligible preferred.
Fellowship in Pain Medicine.
* Criteria for faculty appointment include excellence across clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity.
BENEFITS
As a member of #TeamEHC, you play a vital role in defining a new standard of care for humankind. We are pleased to recognize your contributions with a benefit package that offers a robust and highly competitive selection of medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability and other work/life benefits for you and your loved ones.
Benefits begin day of hire.
Matching 403b.
Paid Malpractice provided.
Access to University facilities and resources.
* Emory University Courtesy Scholarship benefits for eligible faculty and their family members.
ATLANTA BECKONS
Atlanta provides modern big-city amenities with southern charm, hospitality and a low cost of living. Besides a thriving arts scene, the city also offers world class restaurants, sporting events, historical museums, great school systems, the World of Coke, The Georgia Aquarium and an abundance of cultural attractions. Other features include nationally ranked private and public universities, the countries busiest international airport, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Atlanta’s central location also allows drivable access to the Gulf Coast and Florida beaches, Tennessee mountains and even North Carolina skiing. You will love Atlanta.
ABOUT EMORY
Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most extensive health care system in Georgia. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 250 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 2,800 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Emory Healthcare is an integrated academic and community healthcare system committed to providing the best care for our patients, educating health professionals and leaders for the future, pursuing discovery research in all of its forms, including basic, clinical, and population-based research, and serving our community. As the clinical enterprise of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, Emory Healthcare is dedicated to the unifying core purpose, core values, and strategic direction of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
Interested applicants should apply online to be considered and include in their submission a CV and Letter of Interest. Inquiries only should be sent to: Vinita Singh, M.D. Division Chief, Emory Pain Division; vinita.singh@emory.edu.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Department of Anesthesiology at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking pain medicine board eligible/board certified physician to join our Emory University Hospital Midtown Pain Division.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Expected roles:
Evaluate patients in clinic for chronic pain of varying etiologies, including but not limited to chronic low back pain, neuropathy, cancer-related pain, headaches and facial pain, and fibromyalgia.
Perform interventional procedures for chronic pain at the ambulatory surgery center and operating room.
Provide perioperative nerve blocks for the operating room, including but not limited to thoracic epidural catheter placement, brachial plexus blocks, low extremity nerve blocks, and truncal blocks.
Inpatient consults for acute pain.
Teaching, via didactics and/or during patient care, of anesthesiology residents and pain management fellows.
Abundance of committee, leadership, and research opportunities depending on areas of interest.
The Emory Pain Center is part of Emory Healthcare and, as part of an academically-based health system, our pain specialists are also Anesthesiology faculty members at Emory University School of Medicine and involved with research and clinical trials that result in innovations and improved treatments for pain therapy. Staffed exclusively by Emory University School of Medicine faculty, Emory University Hospital is a quaternary-care academic medical center which performs 25,000 anesthetic cases per year and is one of the nation's leading hospitals in solid organ transplants, cancer, neurosurgery, and more. Emory University Midtown Hospital, located in downtown Atlanta delivers excellent anesthesia care for cardiothoracic, orthopedic, vascular, major abdominal and pelvic surgery. There is a robust inpatient Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Service (RAAPM). Knowledge of management of acute pain in hospitalized patients with chronic pain is desired. There are 3 advanced practice providers (APP’s) who work collectively on the RAAPM service, between the Emory University and Emory University Midtown Hospitals. Anesthesiology residents and a RAAPM fellow are also involved on the service.
Emory University’s anesthesiology program includes 48 residents, 20 fellows in ACGME accredited programs such as Pain Medicine, Adult Cardiothoracic, Critical care, OB, Pediatric, and non-ACGME accredited programs in RAAPM, Neuro anesthesia and liver transplant.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate Qualifications:
M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent.
Eligible to apply for a medical license in the state of Georgia.
American Board of Anesthesiology board certified/eligible preferred.
Fellowship in Pain Medicine.
* Criteria for faculty appointment include excellence across clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity.
BENEFITS
As a member of #TeamEHC, you play a vital role in defining a new standard of care for humankind. We are pleased to recognize your contributions with a benefit package that offers a robust and highly competitive selection of medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability and other work/life benefits for you and your loved ones.
Benefits begin day of hire.
Matching 403b.
Paid Malpractice provided.
Access to University facilities and resources.
* Emory University Courtesy Scholarship benefits for eligible faculty and their family members.
ATLANTA BECKONS
Atlanta provides modern big-city amenities with southern charm, hospitality and a low cost of living. Besides a thriving arts scene, the city also offers world class restaurants, sporting events, historical museums, great school systems, the World of Coke, The Georgia Aquarium and an abundance of cultural attractions. Other features include nationally ranked private and public universities, the countries busiest international airport, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Atlanta’s central location also allows drivable access to the Gulf Coast and Florida beaches, Tennessee mountains and even North Carolina skiing. You will love Atlanta.
ABOUT EMORY
Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most extensive health care system in Georgia. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 250 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 2,800 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Emory Healthcare is an integrated academic and community healthcare system committed to providing the best care for our patients, educating health professionals and leaders for the future, pursuing discovery research in all of its forms, including basic, clinical, and population-based research, and serving our community. As the clinical enterprise of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, Emory Healthcare is dedicated to the unifying core purpose, core values, and strategic direction of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
Interested applicants should apply online to be considered and include in their submission a CV and Letter of Interest. Inquiries only should be sent to: Vinita Singh, M.D. Division Chief, Emory Pain Division; vinita.singh@emory.edu.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Document your foreign degree equivalency early
U.S. academic employers filing PERM for EB-2 faculty roles need your foreign degree evaluated against U.S. standards. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before applying so hiring committees and immigration counsel aren't waiting on paperwork mid-process.
Target institutions with established PERM filing history
Research universities, R1 and R2 institutions, and large community college systems routinely sponsor faculty through PERM. Departments that have hired international scholars before already have immigration counsel in place, which significantly shortens your path from offer to I-140 filing.
Understand how faculty PERM differs from standard recruitment
DOL allows universities to use a special handling procedure for faculty roles, substituting competitive academic recruitment for the standard PERM advertising requirements. Your employer must initiate this process during the hiring cycle, not after the offer, so confirm their timeline before accepting.
Search green-card-sponsoring faculty roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Faculty Position openings by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history. Targeting institutions that have sponsored international faculty before cuts guesswork out of your job search and focuses your applications where sponsorship is already a standard practice.
Verify prevailing wage requirements for your department and rank
Faculty salaries must meet DOL prevailing wage levels before PERM can be filed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage for your specific SOC code and institution's geographic area, then confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds that threshold before the offer letter is finalized.
Align your EB-2 versus EB-3 classification with your credentials
If your role requires a master's degree or equivalent and your employer can document that, EB-2 classification shortens priority date waits for most nationalities. If the position is categorized under EB-3, confirm whether your country of birth faces a backlog before committing to that pathway.
Green Card Faculty Position: Frequently Asked Questions
Do most U.S. universities sponsor green cards for faculty positions?
Research universities, liberal arts colleges, and many community colleges routinely sponsor international faculty through the PERM labor certification process. Institutions with established international hiring pipelines already have immigration counsel and standard procedures in place. Smaller or teaching-focused schools may be willing but lack experience, so it's worth asking directly during the recruitment process how they've handled prior international faculty sponsorship.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for faculty roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to a cap and annual lottery, though cap-exempt employers like universities can sponsor H-1B at any time. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and has no annual cap at the petition stage. The process takes longer, typically two to four years before you receive your green card, but it results in lawful permanent residency rather than a status you must renew.
What is the special handling PERM procedure and how does it affect faculty hiring?
DOL allows universities to use the special handling procedure for faculty roles, which lets the competitive academic recruitment process itself satisfy the labor market test instead of the standard PERM advertising requirements. Your employer must use this method during the original hiring cycle. If they miss that window, they may need to restart a full PERM recruitment, adding months to the timeline. Confirm with your department's HR team that they're aware of this deadline before you accept an offer.
How can I find Faculty Position jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Faculty Position openings filtered by employers with verified PERM and employment-based green card sponsorship history. Focusing your applications on institutions that have already sponsored international faculty reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities where sponsorship is uncertain or where HR teams are unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Can I switch universities after my PERM is approved but before I receive my green card?
Once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability allows you to change employers to a same or similar role without losing your place in the green card queue, provided your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For faculty, same or similar generally means a comparable academic or research position. Consult an immigration attorney before making any employer change during this phase.