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Get Access To All JobsPenn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Rachel Jones at rjones7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology is recruiting a Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Physician.
Opportunity highlights:
- A growing division of 5 physicians and 3 CRNPs.
- A full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative and clinical support.
- We value education and provide exceptional teaching for allergy and immunology fellows, pediatric and family medicine residents, and medical students in a variety of settings.
- Our Pediatric Allergy and Immunology outpatient clinic cares for a variety of allergy and immunology patients including those with common allergic conditions to those with complex immunologic disorders. We have both an active oral food challenge program and an oral immunotherapy program, staffed by specially trained nurses.
- We provide inpatient consultation support to our Children’s Hospital and are a SCID newborn screening referral and transplant center.
- We actively pursue scholarly, quality improvement, and research interests.
- Academic appointment commensurate with level of candidate experience.
What we’re seeking:
- MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent
- BC/BE in Pediatrics
- Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education and research/scholarly activity is necessary.
What we’re offering:
- Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
- Generous benefits, including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice Insurance.
- Vacation time, paid parental and medical leave.
- CME allowance and time
- Peloton discount, on-site fitness centers, and other wellness benefits
- Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
Interested candidates, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Area highlights:
Our freestanding Children’s Hospital located in Hershey PA is near Harrisburg Pa (Our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Hershey, PA, our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.
About Penn State Health:
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide.
The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, an 89-bed psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center.
In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.
Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Rachel Jones at rjones7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology is recruiting a Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Physician.
Opportunity highlights:
- A growing division of 5 physicians and 3 CRNPs.
- A full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative and clinical support.
- We value education and provide exceptional teaching for allergy and immunology fellows, pediatric and family medicine residents, and medical students in a variety of settings.
- Our Pediatric Allergy and Immunology outpatient clinic cares for a variety of allergy and immunology patients including those with common allergic conditions to those with complex immunologic disorders. We have both an active oral food challenge program and an oral immunotherapy program, staffed by specially trained nurses.
- We provide inpatient consultation support to our Children’s Hospital and are a SCID newborn screening referral and transplant center.
- We actively pursue scholarly, quality improvement, and research interests.
- Academic appointment commensurate with level of candidate experience.
What we’re seeking:
- MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent
- BC/BE in Pediatrics
- Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education and research/scholarly activity is necessary.
What we’re offering:
- Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
- Generous benefits, including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice Insurance.
- Vacation time, paid parental and medical leave.
- CME allowance and time
- Peloton discount, on-site fitness centers, and other wellness benefits
- Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
Interested candidates, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Area highlights:
Our freestanding Children’s Hospital located in Hershey PA is near Harrisburg Pa (Our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Hershey, PA, our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.
About Penn State Health:
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide.
The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, an 89-bed psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center.
In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.
Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Immunologist
Document your subspecialty before applying
PERM job descriptions are written around a specific role, so your credentials need to match precisely. Gather publications, clinical protocols, or lab reports that show your immunology subspecialty, whether that's autoimmunity, vaccine research, or transplant immunology, before you start outreach.
Target PERM-active research and biotech employers
Academic medical centers, NIH-funded research institutions, and biotech companies developing biologics or immunotherapies file PERM applications regularly. Search DOL disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have certified immunology roles in the past two years.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring jobs
Not every job posting flags green card eligibility. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for immunologist roles where employers have active sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where PERM was never part of the hiring plan.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
Your employer classifies the role as EB-2 or EB-3 based on minimum degree requirements in the PERM job description. EB-2 typically requires a master's or above; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles. Your personal degree may exceed the listed requirement, but the category is set by the job, not your credentials.
Ask about PERM timing before accepting an offer
Employers can begin PERM recruitment before or after you start, but the I-140 can't be filed until PERM is certified. Ask HR directly whether they have an established PERM process or if this would be their first sponsored hire, since inexperienced sponsors add months of internal delay.
Verify prevailing wage requirements for your lab or clinical setting
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before USCIS approves the I-140. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for immunologists in your target city, so salary negotiations don't stall the petition.
Green Card Immunologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do immunologist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most immunologist positions at research institutions and biotech companies qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require at minimum a master's degree or doctorate in immunology or a closely related field. Roles that list a bachelor's degree as the minimum educational requirement can qualify under EB-3. The PERM job description determines the category, and your employer's HR team sets that language when they initiate the DOL recruitment process.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for immunologists?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and no path to permanence on its own. PERM leads directly to a green card and lawful permanent residency. There's no annual lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 petition stage, though priority date backlogs affect nationals from certain countries. The PERM process also requires the employer to conduct DOL-mandated recruitment to test the U.S. labor market before filing, which H-1B does not require.
How long does the PERM process take for an immunologist position?
DOL processing for a PERM application currently runs between six and eighteen months depending on whether the application is selected for audit. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which can take an additional six to twelve months under standard processing or as few as fifteen business days with premium processing. Priority date movement for your country of birth then determines how long you wait before filing for adjustment of status.
Where can I find immunologist jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for immunologist and related life sciences roles where employers have a documented history of employment-based green card sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship history up front saves you from spending weeks in interview processes at employers who have no infrastructure for PERM filing.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my green card progress?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your priority date has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Immunology research, clinical immunology, and closely related biomedical science roles generally satisfy the same-or-similar standard, but you should document the overlap carefully when you file for adjustment of status.