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Family Physician roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which certifies no qualified U.S. worker is available before your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition. Health systems, federally qualified health centers, and multispecialty groups regularly sponsor foreign-trained physicians for permanent residency.
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Are you a current Family Medicine Resident graduating in 2027 or a practicing Family Medicine Physician interested in making an exciting career change? Novant Health is looking for a compassionate, caring, board certified / board eligible Family Physician to join our rapidly growing outpatient primary care team, and we would love to speak with you about our opportunities. We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care – Brookdale located in Charlotte, NC. We're interviewing now but this position would not start until Summer 2027.
Our office is located in the northeast part of Charlotte next to the I-485 loop giving you the flexibility to live within Charlotte or one of our many fantastic suburbs. We are open Monday-Friday from 7:00-5:30, offering the opportunity to work a 4-day work week. Based on the growth of the area and our reputation in the community for the past 12 years, we are excited to add this individual to join our team of five other Providers (4 Physicians and 1 APP). You’ll enjoy strong office morale and find this to be a great place to establish a career, in a part of Charlotte currently experiencing rapid growth.
Work/Life Balance
Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the country! It’s easy to see why based on everything the city and surrounding areas have to offer. Charlotte is situated near two large lakes, has multiple parks and greenways, plus is a short trip to the mountains and coast (or a large international airport that directly serves hundreds of locations). If you enjoy sports, then you will love having multiple professional and minor league teams in your backyard. There are also several great spots to enjoy if you like arts and theater or trying new restaurants. Essentially, regardless of what it is you like to do, you will likely find it in Charlotte! Additionally, there is access to several great public and private grade schools and colleges/universities and lower cost of living than many major cities, Charlotte is an incredible place to raise a family.
Learn more about Novant
For our primary care providers:
* Access is a key theme – Novant Health encourages same day, extended hours, e-visits and video visits to deliver care where and when our patients need us.
* All of our community medicine physician leaders maintain a patient panel to remain connected to the day-to-day challenges and joys of practicing medicine.
* Many of our clinics utilize a team approach to care, which includes PAs, NPs, clinical pharmacy practitioners, health behaviorists and clinical RNs.
Novant Health offers Physicians:
* 2 year salary guarantee, starting bonus, and relocation allowance
* Great benefits package including: Medical, Retirement with Employer Match, Generous PTO, CME allowance
* Epic EMR with DAX co-pilot
* NH Medical Group employed
* Work-Life balance
Novant Health Medical Group
* Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
* Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
* Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems
* Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.
#NHMGPhysicians
What We're Looking For:
Education:
* Graduate of an accredited school of medicine required
* Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program required
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
* Current MD or DO license in North Carolina and South Carolina
* Board certification or eligibility
* Current DEA license required
What We Offer:
Are you a current Family Medicine Resident graduating in 2027 or a practicing Family Medicine Physician interested in making an exciting career change? Novant Health is looking for a compassionate, caring, board certified / board eligible Family Physician to join our rapidly growing outpatient primary care team, and we would love to speak with you about our opportunities. We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care – Brookdale located in Charlotte, NC. We're interviewing now but this position would not start until Summer 2027.
Our office is located in the northeast part of Charlotte next to the I-485 loop giving you the flexibility to live within Charlotte or one of our many fantastic suburbs. We are open Monday-Friday from 7:00-5:30, offering the opportunity to work a 4-day work week. Based on the growth of the area and our reputation in the community for the past 12 years, we are excited to add this individual to join our team of five other Providers (4 Physicians and 1 APP). You’ll enjoy strong office morale and find this to be a great place to establish a career, in a part of Charlotte currently experiencing rapid growth.
Work/Life Balance
Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the country! It’s easy to see why based on everything the city and surrounding areas have to offer. Charlotte is situated near two large lakes, has multiple parks and greenways, plus is a short trip to the mountains and coast (or a large international airport that directly serves hundreds of locations). If you enjoy sports, then you will love having multiple professional and minor league teams in your backyard. There are also several great spots to enjoy if you like arts and theater or trying new restaurants. Essentially, regardless of what it is you like to do, you will likely find it in Charlotte! Additionally, there is access to several great public and private grade schools and colleges/universities and lower cost of living than many major cities, Charlotte is an incredible place to raise a family.
Learn more about Novant
For our primary care providers:
* Access is a key theme – Novant Health encourages same day, extended hours, e-visits and video visits to deliver care where and when our patients need us.
* All of our community medicine physician leaders maintain a patient panel to remain connected to the day-to-day challenges and joys of practicing medicine.
* Many of our clinics utilize a team approach to care, which includes PAs, NPs, clinical pharmacy practitioners, health behaviorists and clinical RNs.
Novant Health offers Physicians:
* 2 year salary guarantee, starting bonus, and relocation allowance
* Great benefits package including: Medical, Retirement with Employer Match, Generous PTO, CME allowance
* Epic EMR with DAX co-pilot
* NH Medical Group employed
* Work-Life balance
Novant Health Medical Group
* Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
* Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
* Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems
* Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.
#NHMGPhysicians
What We're Looking For:
Education:
* Graduate of an accredited school of medicine required
* Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program required
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
* Current MD or DO license in North Carolina and South Carolina
* Board certification or eligibility
* Current DEA license required
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Family Physician
Verify your medical credentials early
PERM requires your foreign medical degree and any postgraduate training to align with the job description your employer files. Get ECFMG certification and state licensure squared away before your employer initiates the labor market test, or the DOL audit process stalls your case.
Target health systems with J-1 waiver history
Employers who have previously sponsored J-1 waiver physicians through the Conrad 30 program already understand PERM timelines and prevailing-wage obligations. Those organizations are far more likely to commit to the multi-year green card process than practices new to immigration sponsorship.
Check your EB-2 versus EB-3 placement carefully
Most Family Physician roles qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals, but your employer can also file EB-3 as a fallback. For physicians born in India or China, EB-3 priority dates may actually move faster at certain points, so track the Visa Bulletin monthly.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for Family Physician roles in your target city before finalizing your offer letter, so your employer files a legally compliant LCA from day one.
Search Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate filters Family Physician roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting organizations that have already committed to sponsoring foreign physicians rather than asking cold.
Negotiate who pays PERM and I-140 fees
PERM filing is the employer's legal obligation, but I-140 and attorney fees are often negotiable in your employment contract. Clarify in writing which costs the employer covers before signing, since USCIS prohibits the beneficiary from paying certain petition fees directly.
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Find Family Physician JobsFamily Physician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Family Physician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Family Physician positions typically qualify under EB-2, since the role normally requires a medical degree and completion of a residency program, meeting the advanced-degree standard. EB-3 is also available as a skilled-worker category. Your employer's attorney selects the category based on the job requirements stated in the PERM labor certification filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for physicians?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 filings are not subject to an annual lottery. The process takes longer overall, typically three to five years from PERM filing to a green card for most countries, but it removes the recurring renewal risk and quota uncertainty that physicians on H-1B face each cap season.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a Family Physician role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For physicians, the employer posts the role, documents applicant outcomes, and files Form 9089 with the DOL. Analyst review at the DOL currently takes well over a year, so starting PERM early in your employment relationship is critical.
How can I find Family Physician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most physician job postings don't specify green card sponsorship in the listing itself. Migrate Mate surfaces Family Physician roles by filtering for employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, letting you target health systems and group practices that have already sponsored foreign physicians rather than guessing at willingness during the interview process.
Can a J-1 waiver physician pursue a green card through the same employer?
Yes. Physicians who complete a J-1 waiver service obligation, typically three years in an underserved area, can have their employer file PERM and an I-140 on their behalf once the service period ends. The waiver employment itself satisfies DOL labor market test requirements in many cases, and USCIS processes the immigrant petition separately from the waiver program.
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