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Internal Medicine Hospitalist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, giving you a path to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work status. Hospitals filing PERM must document a prevailing wage determination and a full recruitment test before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition.
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This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Internal Medicine Hospitalist to join an employed position within Ascension St. Vincent’s flagship location.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- High-Acuity Clinical Exposure: Practice at a premier Level 1 trauma center and 800+ bed flagship facility, covering diverse adult units including the burn center and the new brain and spine center.
- Drive Clinical Excellence: Manage a manageable daily census of 15–16 patients, focusing on high-quality rounding while a dedicated admissions team handles intake.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Join a massive, growing team of over 80 providers working within 22–23 physician teams daily, ensuring a supportive peer network.
- Enhance Patient Outcomes through Specialization: Benefit from a closed ICU model supported by dedicated intensivists, allowing you to focus on specialized medical floors.
- Optimal Work-Life Balance: The 7-on/7-off schedule (including 14 jeopardy days) is designed to allow for two 2–3 week breaks throughout the year.
- Procedure Flexibility: While procedures are not forced, you have the opportunity to maintain or learn skills in a supportive environment.
- EMR: Utilize the Sunrise EMR system to coordinate care across the medical group.
- Academic Integration: Engage with multiple residency and fellowship programs, fostering an environment of continuous learning.
- Contractual Stability: Benefit from an AMG employed contract with eligibility for public student loan forgiveness (PSLF).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requirements: Must be MD/DO board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis (86th Street) is our flagship 800+ bed facility and a Level 1 Trauma Center. It serves as a regional hub with 8 Centers of Excellence, including the Heart Center, Transplant Center, and the Lucas Family Brain & Spine Hospital. As a comprehensive medical destination, it also houses a dedicated Burn Center and is recognized for its advanced clinical capabilities across all adult specialties.
WHY PHYSICIANS CHOOSE ASCENSION
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Internal Medicine Focus: While rare exceptions are made for FM, the team strongly prefers IM-trained candidates.
- New Grads Welcome: We are open to considering motivated new graduates looking to start their careers in a high-volume academic environment.
- Experience: Previous hospitalist experience is considered a plus.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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INTRODUCTION
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Internal Medicine Hospitalist to join an employed position within Ascension St. Vincent’s flagship location.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- High-Acuity Clinical Exposure: Practice at a premier Level 1 trauma center and 800+ bed flagship facility, covering diverse adult units including the burn center and the new brain and spine center.
- Drive Clinical Excellence: Manage a manageable daily census of 15–16 patients, focusing on high-quality rounding while a dedicated admissions team handles intake.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Join a massive, growing team of over 80 providers working within 22–23 physician teams daily, ensuring a supportive peer network.
- Enhance Patient Outcomes through Specialization: Benefit from a closed ICU model supported by dedicated intensivists, allowing you to focus on specialized medical floors.
- Optimal Work-Life Balance: The 7-on/7-off schedule (including 14 jeopardy days) is designed to allow for two 2–3 week breaks throughout the year.
- Procedure Flexibility: While procedures are not forced, you have the opportunity to maintain or learn skills in a supportive environment.
- EMR: Utilize the Sunrise EMR system to coordinate care across the medical group.
- Academic Integration: Engage with multiple residency and fellowship programs, fostering an environment of continuous learning.
- Contractual Stability: Benefit from an AMG employed contract with eligibility for public student loan forgiveness (PSLF).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requirements: Must be MD/DO board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis (86th Street) is our flagship 800+ bed facility and a Level 1 Trauma Center. It serves as a regional hub with 8 Centers of Excellence, including the Heart Center, Transplant Center, and the Lucas Family Brain & Spine Hospital. As a comprehensive medical destination, it also houses a dedicated Burn Center and is recognized for its advanced clinical capabilities across all adult specialties.
WHY PHYSICIANS CHOOSE ASCENSION
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Internal Medicine Focus: While rare exceptions are made for FM, the team strongly prefers IM-trained candidates.
- New Grads Welcome: We are open to considering motivated new graduates looking to start their careers in a high-volume academic environment.
- Experience: Previous hospitalist experience is considered a plus.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Internal Medicine Hospitalist
Verify your degree meets EB category requirements
An internal medicine hospitalist role typically qualifies under EB-2 if you hold an advanced degree, or EB-3 if you have a bachelor's degree plus two years of progressive clinical experience. Confirm your credentials map to the right category before applying.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target hospitals that have already filed PERM applications for internal medicine roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus outreach on systems already familiar with the hospitalist PERM process.
Request prevailing wage documentation before signing
Before accepting an offer, ask the employer which OFLC Wage Search wage level they intend to certify. A Level I prevailing wage determination can restrict future raises during the multi-year PERM process, which matters for hospitalists negotiating longer-term compensation.
File your I-140 as soon as PERM is certified
Your priority date locks in the moment USCIS receives your I-140, not when PERM is filed. For nationals from high-demand countries like India or China, filing promptly can mean years off a potential wait for an immigrant visa number to become available.
Understand AC21 portability before changing hospitals
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new hospitalist employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. Confirm the new role matches your certified PERM job description closely enough to qualify.
Align your ECFMG certification and state license timing
PERM recruitment must demonstrate you meet all stated job requirements at the time of filing. If your state medical license or ECFMG certification lapses during the multi-year process, DOL may flag a discrepancy, so keep all credentials current and documented throughout.
Green Card Internal Medicine Hospitalist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a hospital sponsor an internal medicine hospitalist for a green card?
Yes. Most hospitals sponsoring foreign hospitalists use the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. The employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, demonstrating a prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test, then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. This leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary work status.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for hospitalists?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status, typically capped at six years, requiring renewal and employer-tied authorization. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent immigration process: the employer must conduct a formal recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, and file an I-140 with USCIS. Once your I-485 is approved, you hold lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement.
How do I find hospitals actively sponsoring green cards for hospitalist roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in internal medicine. Focusing on systems that have completed PERM filings for similar roles shortens your research time significantly, since those employers already understand the prevailing wage and recruitment requirements specific to hospitalist positions.
Will a priority date backlog affect my green card timeline as a hospitalist?
It depends on your country of birth. Nationals of India and China often face substantial waits because per-country annual limits on employment-based immigrant visas are heavily oversubscribed. Nationals from most other countries typically see much shorter waits. Filing your I-140 promptly after PERM certification secures the earliest possible priority date and minimizes additional delays.
What happens to my green card case if I change hospital employers during the process?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without abandoning your place in the queue. Separately, once your original employer's I-140 was approved, a new sponsoring hospital can use that priority date for a new I-140 petition, preserving your earlier filing date.