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Headache Specialist roles in neurology and pain medicine qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Academic medical centers and specialty clinics routinely sponsor foreign-trained neurologists and headache medicine physicians, filing I-140 petitions after PERM approval to establish permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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MaineHealth Neurology is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible Neurologist with fellowship training/special interest in Headache to join our Neurology Department as Headache Program Director. The Program Director will have responsibilities for patient care as well as oversight and teaching of neurology residents and APPs in the evaluation and management of patients with refractory headaches. This primarily outpatient position is based at our facility on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus with on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic lab. Opportunities for research are supported through MaineHealth Institute for Research and committed time for research can be provided through a dedicated academic pathway program.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Join a well-established Neurology Department consisting of 35+ sub-specialty trained Adult and Pediatric neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals supported by a robust clinical and administrative team, including onsite pharmacist, social worker, neuropsychologists and psychometricians.
- Hospital admission service, stroke and telestroke care, as well as after-hours phone call coverage is provided by a team of dedicated Neurohospitalists.
- Inpatient coverage is limited to an equitable share of daytime coverage on the neurology consult service four to five weeks per year.
- Opportunity to teach Neurology residents, residents and fellows from other departments, and medical students.
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 preventive 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.
Portland boasts walkable urban density in a historic downtown area, including a nationally renowned culinary culture (Bon Appétit Magazine 2018 Restaurant City of the Year) and top 10 craft beer scene (Travel Channel 2021); abundant live music; a major art museum; and a beautiful working waterfront. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptional, diverse, and vibrant community.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our providers and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, please submit a letter of interest and CV to apply today.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
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.
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MaineHealth Neurology is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible Neurologist with fellowship training/special interest in Headache to join our Neurology Department as Headache Program Director. The Program Director will have responsibilities for patient care as well as oversight and teaching of neurology residents and APPs in the evaluation and management of patients with refractory headaches. This primarily outpatient position is based at our facility on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus with on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic lab. Opportunities for research are supported through MaineHealth Institute for Research and committed time for research can be provided through a dedicated academic pathway program.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Join a well-established Neurology Department consisting of 35+ sub-specialty trained Adult and Pediatric neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals supported by a robust clinical and administrative team, including onsite pharmacist, social worker, neuropsychologists and psychometricians.
- Hospital admission service, stroke and telestroke care, as well as after-hours phone call coverage is provided by a team of dedicated Neurohospitalists.
- Inpatient coverage is limited to an equitable share of daytime coverage on the neurology consult service four to five weeks per year.
- Opportunity to teach Neurology residents, residents and fellows from other departments, and medical students.
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 preventive 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.
Portland boasts walkable urban density in a historic downtown area, including a nationally renowned culinary culture (Bon Appétit Magazine 2018 Restaurant City of the Year) and top 10 craft beer scene (Travel Channel 2021); abundant live music; a major art museum; and a beautiful working waterfront. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptional, diverse, and vibrant community.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our providers and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, please submit a letter of interest and CV to apply today.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Headache Specialist
Document your headache medicine subspecialty credentials early
Board certification in headache medicine or a headache fellowship from an ACGME-accredited program strengthens your EB-2 case. Gather credential verification letters, training records, and any publications before you begin your job search, as PERM requires precise documentation of your qualifications.
Target academic medical centers with neurology departments
University hospitals and academic health systems sponsor headache specialists more consistently than private practices because they have established immigration infrastructure. Focus your outreach on institutions running dedicated headache clinics, as they can more easily justify the PERM recruitment process to DOL.
Search verified green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter headache specialist and neurology roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're applying to positions where green card sponsorship is already part of the hiring process rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before your first offer
If your medical degree is a DO or foreign equivalent, confirm with a sponsoring employer whether they intend to file under EB-2 or EB-3. The tier affects your priority date timeline significantly, especially for nationals from India or China where EB-2 backlogs can run years longer than EB-3.
Ask employers about prevailing wage compliance upfront
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and geographic location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for neurologists and headache specialists in your target city before accepting an offer, so you can verify the role qualifies.
Confirm the employer has completed PERM recruitment steps correctly
DOL audits PERM applications when recruitment steps are incomplete or improperly documented. Before your I-140 is filed, ask the employer's immigration counsel to confirm all mandatory recruitment activities, including the required job posting periods, were completed without gaps that could trigger a PERM denial.
Green Card Headache Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Headache Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most headache specialist positions qualify for EB-2 because the role requires an advanced medical degree and board certification. If the offered position's requirements align more closely with a general neurologist, some employers file under EB-3 instead. The category your employer chooses affects your priority date, so confirm the intended classification before accepting an offer.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work period, and there is no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM and I-140 processing, followed by adjustment of status, typically takes two to four years for applicants from countries without significant priority date backlogs, compared to the H-1B visa's faster but temporary authorization.
Which types of employers sponsor foreign Headache Specialists for green cards?
Academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and hospital-employed neurology groups are the most consistent sponsors because they have dedicated HR and immigration teams. Private headache clinics can sponsor but often lack the infrastructure to manage PERM recruitment requirements, which increases the risk of procedural errors and DOL audits.
Where can I find Headache Specialist jobs where the employer has already committed to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters neurology and headache medicine roles by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you can focus on positions where green card sponsorship is an established part of the hiring process rather than a negotiation point. This saves significant time and avoids offers that fall through after the interview stage.
Can my J-1 or H-1B status affect my PERM timeline as a Headache Specialist?
Yes. If you're on J-1 visa status and subject to the two-year home residency requirement, you'll need a waiver before your employer can file an H-1B or complete your green card process. For H-1B holders, USCIS allows I-485 concurrent filing once the priority date is current, and AC21 portability protects your green card petition if you change employers after 180 days.