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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
Come join a growing team of Emory at Grady Anesthesiologists who actively engage in a tripartite mission delivering high-quality clinical care, participating in innovative research, and educating future clinicians across multiple programs.
The Department of Anesthesiology at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking board certified/board eligible anesthesiologists to join our Grady Health System team for the opening of Correll Pavilion, a new multispecialty ambulatory surgery center.
Grady Memorial Hospital, staffed by Emory University Physician Faculty, is a 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital and the only Level 1 trauma center in Atlanta. Performing 40,000 anesthetics per year, our anesthesiologists participate in a case mix that includes heavy orthopedics, general surgery, trauma surgery, high-risk OB, burns, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, gynecology, urology, plastic surgery, GI, and various radiology and cardiology procedures.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
- Generalists with POCUS expertise desirable
- Regional Anesthesiologists
- Cardiac Anesthesiologists
POSITION SPECIFICS:
- Medical Direction 1:2 – 1:3
- Robust and collaborative care team model with exceptional resources and peer support
- Call Positions needed; two in-house Anesthesiologists nightly (covering Trauma and OB)
- Supervise residents, advanced practice providers and other trainees in the operating rooms
- Participate in bedside teaching, formal didactics, and simulation-based education for trainees at every level
- Leadership and academic advancement within both the Grady and Emory systems, with time allotted and financial support
- Salary is AAMC rank-based with additional productivity compensation for extra duty
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent eligible for a Georgia medical license
- American Board of Anesthesiology board certified/eligible
- Experience with POCUS is a plus
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology required for cardiac positions. Candidates in their final year of training may apply
- Initial academic rank is based on prior experience and a detailed CV review – positions available for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor
- Criteria for faculty appointment include excellence across clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity
BENEFITS:
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
WHY GRADY?
Everyone at Grady Health System is part of something bigger: a legacy of service and a calling to improve lives by changing the way healthcare is delivered. Our commitment is to serve the community with expertise, passion, innovation, and arms open wide. Grady is:
- Atlanta’s only nationally verified Level 1 trauma center
- Georgia’s only verified Burn Center for adult and pediatric patients
- Advanced Comprehensive Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center
- State-of-the-art Cardiac Center with award-winning heart failure program
- World’s first 24/7 sickle cell center
- One of the nation’s top HIV/AIDS centers
- Georgia’s first cancer center for excellence
Apply now online to include: CV and Letter of Interest to: Chinedu Okpukpara, M.D., Chief, Grady Health Systems Surgical Specialties Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine.
Inquiries sent to: Lisa Lee, Lisa.Lee@Emoryhealthcare.org Sr. Faculty Recruiter, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
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
Come join a growing team of Emory at Grady Anesthesiologists who actively engage in a tripartite mission delivering high-quality clinical care, participating in innovative research, and educating future clinicians across multiple programs.
The Department of Anesthesiology at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking board certified/board eligible anesthesiologists to join our Grady Health System team for the opening of Correll Pavilion, a new multispecialty ambulatory surgery center.
Grady Memorial Hospital, staffed by Emory University Physician Faculty, is a 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital and the only Level 1 trauma center in Atlanta. Performing 40,000 anesthetics per year, our anesthesiologists participate in a case mix that includes heavy orthopedics, general surgery, trauma surgery, high-risk OB, burns, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, gynecology, urology, plastic surgery, GI, and various radiology and cardiology procedures.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
- Generalists with POCUS expertise desirable
- Regional Anesthesiologists
- Cardiac Anesthesiologists
POSITION SPECIFICS:
- Medical Direction 1:2 – 1:3
- Robust and collaborative care team model with exceptional resources and peer support
- Call Positions needed; two in-house Anesthesiologists nightly (covering Trauma and OB)
- Supervise residents, advanced practice providers and other trainees in the operating rooms
- Participate in bedside teaching, formal didactics, and simulation-based education for trainees at every level
- Leadership and academic advancement within both the Grady and Emory systems, with time allotted and financial support
- Salary is AAMC rank-based with additional productivity compensation for extra duty
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent eligible for a Georgia medical license
- American Board of Anesthesiology board certified/eligible
- Experience with POCUS is a plus
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology required for cardiac positions. Candidates in their final year of training may apply
- Initial academic rank is based on prior experience and a detailed CV review – positions available for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor
- Criteria for faculty appointment include excellence across clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity
BENEFITS:
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
WHY GRADY?
Everyone at Grady Health System is part of something bigger: a legacy of service and a calling to improve lives by changing the way healthcare is delivered. Our commitment is to serve the community with expertise, passion, innovation, and arms open wide. Grady is:
- Atlanta’s only nationally verified Level 1 trauma center
- Georgia’s only verified Burn Center for adult and pediatric patients
- Advanced Comprehensive Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center
- State-of-the-art Cardiac Center with award-winning heart failure program
- World’s first 24/7 sickle cell center
- One of the nation’s top HIV/AIDS centers
- Georgia’s first cancer center for excellence
Apply now online to include: CV and Letter of Interest to: Chinedu Okpukpara, M.D., Chief, Grady Health Systems Surgical Specialties Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine.
Inquiries sent to: Lisa Lee, Lisa.Lee@Emoryhealthcare.org Sr. Faculty Recruiter, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Faculty Position
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.