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Hospitalist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Most sponsoring health systems treat PERM as a standard onboarding step for foreign-trained physicians, making this one of the more accessible green card pathways in U.S. hospital medicine.
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32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3001430 OB AND GYNECOLOGY - 32ND CLIN
Job Description:
OB/GYN HOSPITALIST (0.6 FTE)
Fargo, ND
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Seeking a BE/BC OB/GYN to join our team of MDs, NPs, and CNMs. Essentia is a well-established practice in a rapidly growing community with approximately 1300 deliveries/year.
- As Hospitalist you will provide 24/7 in-house obstetric coverage for labor & delivery, triage, and emergency OB care. This includes management of high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned/ED obstetric patients. Role includes performing vaginal deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections as primary surgeon.
- Collaborate closely with midwives, community OB/GYNs, anesthesia, pediatrics, and nursing to ensure safe, patient-centered care.
- Respond to OB/GYN consults from other hospital departments, including evaluation and management of gynecologic issues presenting through the ED and inpatient services. Providers also round on post-op patients in house.
- Perform minor GYN procedures/surgeries as credentialed (e.g., D&C, diagnostic laparoscopy, management of early pregnancy loss/ectopic pregnancy).
- Call includes weekdays and weekends with 24-hour call shifts (8am to 8am).
- Highlights include:
- Recently remodeled Labor and Delivery Unit overlooking Fargo/Moorhead with Level III NICU at hospital practice site.
- We have subspecialty support including MFM Provider with genetic counselor, OB diabetic educator and Urogynecology Physician on site.
- Established Gyn Oncology support.
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE in OB/GYN
LOCATION
- Hospital where provider will work: Essentia Health-Fargo
- Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota, 1 hour from lakes country and 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
- Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro population: 216,000, regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals.
- 4 local universities in a diverse community with opportunities for education, sports, cultural activities and year-round entertainment.
- Regional airport with easy access to numerous locations.
- Safe and family-friendly environment with a vibrant downtown, excellent schools and various community activities!
COMPENSATION
- $244,800 for 0.6 FTE. Hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
0.6
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Compensation Range:
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Building Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3001430 OB AND GYNECOLOGY - 32ND CLIN
Job Description:
OB/GYN HOSPITALIST (0.6 FTE)
Fargo, ND
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Seeking a BE/BC OB/GYN to join our team of MDs, NPs, and CNMs. Essentia is a well-established practice in a rapidly growing community with approximately 1300 deliveries/year.
- As Hospitalist you will provide 24/7 in-house obstetric coverage for labor & delivery, triage, and emergency OB care. This includes management of high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned/ED obstetric patients. Role includes performing vaginal deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections as primary surgeon.
- Collaborate closely with midwives, community OB/GYNs, anesthesia, pediatrics, and nursing to ensure safe, patient-centered care.
- Respond to OB/GYN consults from other hospital departments, including evaluation and management of gynecologic issues presenting through the ED and inpatient services. Providers also round on post-op patients in house.
- Perform minor GYN procedures/surgeries as credentialed (e.g., D&C, diagnostic laparoscopy, management of early pregnancy loss/ectopic pregnancy).
- Call includes weekdays and weekends with 24-hour call shifts (8am to 8am).
- Highlights include:
- Recently remodeled Labor and Delivery Unit overlooking Fargo/Moorhead with Level III NICU at hospital practice site.
- We have subspecialty support including MFM Provider with genetic counselor, OB diabetic educator and Urogynecology Physician on site.
- Established Gyn Oncology support.
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE in OB/GYN
LOCATION
- Hospital where provider will work: Essentia Health-Fargo
- Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota, 1 hour from lakes country and 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
- Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro population: 216,000, regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals.
- 4 local universities in a diverse community with opportunities for education, sports, cultural activities and year-round entertainment.
- Regional airport with easy access to numerous locations.
- Safe and family-friendly environment with a vibrant downtown, excellent schools and various community activities!
COMPENSATION
- $244,800 for 0.6 FTE. Hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
0.6
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Compensation Range:
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Hospitalist
Verify your credentials before PERM starts
ECFMG certification, USMLE passage, and state licensure must all be in order before your employer can file PERM. Gaps in any of these documents stall the labor certification and can reset your priority date.
Target health systems with J-1 waiver history
Hospitals that have sponsored J-1 visa Conrad 30 waivers already have immigration infrastructure and legal counsel familiar with physician sponsorship. These employers are far more likely to move quickly through the PERM and I-140 stages for hospitalists.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter hospitalist openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you're not cold-applying to health systems that have never run PERM for a physician before.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your country
If you're from India or China, EB-3 wait times can stretch years because of per-country caps. Ask prospective employers whether they file EB-2 as an alternative or offer concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing for countries with current priority dates.
Negotiate PERM filing into your employment contract
DOL requires the employer to pay PERM filing costs, but timing and I-140 premium processing are negotiable. Get a written commitment on when PERM will be initiated relative to your start date before you sign.
Request premium processing for your I-140 petition
USCIS offers premium processing for I-140 petitions, cutting adjudication to 15 business days. For hospitalists with portable priority dates under AC21 portability rules, a faster I-140 approval protects your green card queue position sooner.
Green Card Hospitalist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do hospitalist jobs commonly come with green card sponsorship?
Yes. Physician shortages in hospital medicine mean many health systems actively sponsor foreign-trained hospitalists through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM. Larger hospital networks and academic medical centers tend to have dedicated immigration teams that handle labor certification routinely, making sponsorship a standard part of the hiring process rather than an exception.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for hospitalists?
H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 65,000 per year, and subject to an annual lottery. EB-3 sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap on petitions filed, though per-country backlogs apply. The PERM process is longer upfront but the outcome is lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status requiring renewal every few years.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the hospital sponsoring me?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign documenting that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied for your specific hospitalist role. This includes newspaper ads, online postings, and internal notices. Only after that recruitment period closes and DOL certifies the application can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf.
How can I find hospitalist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search hospitalist openings specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus on health systems that have already run PERM for physicians. This avoids wasting time on applications to employers unfamiliar with the labor certification process for clinical roles.
Can I change hospital employers after my PERM is filed without losing my green card progress?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a same or similar hospitalist role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Consult an immigration attorney before switching to confirm your specific situation qualifies.