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Internal Medicine Physician roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Hospitals, health systems, and multispecialty groups regularly sponsor foreign-trained internists for permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Summary: Essen is currently seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians in our Nursing Home Division. We have openings in varies locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island & Westchester County. We are an expanding primary care team and provide patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services.
The Physicians role will be responsible for meeting, assessing and diagnosing patients and providing them with healthcare services that meet state and national standards for caregiving. They will be responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life. The right candidate will have a passion for providing diagnostic services to patients and will enjoy working closely with other healthcare professionals in our organization.
Other Specialty Include
- Primary Care
- Gastro
- ENT
- Psych
- Dermatology
- Infectious Disease
- Peds
- Endocrinology
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Nursing Home patients.
- Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.
- Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
- Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.
- Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
- Record complete, timely and legible medical records.
Job Requirements:
- BC/BE in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice or Family Medicine
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school
- Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution or completed a US residency or 5 year pathway
- Active NY License
- Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing. I’m guessing they can get this during the credentialing process
- Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
- Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization
- RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Pay rates- $200-$230k
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
Pay: $200,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Loan repayment program
- Malpractice insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
Job Summary: Essen is currently seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians in our Nursing Home Division. We have openings in varies locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island & Westchester County. We are an expanding primary care team and provide patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services.
The Physicians role will be responsible for meeting, assessing and diagnosing patients and providing them with healthcare services that meet state and national standards for caregiving. They will be responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life. The right candidate will have a passion for providing diagnostic services to patients and will enjoy working closely with other healthcare professionals in our organization.
Other Specialty Include
- Primary Care
- Gastro
- ENT
- Psych
- Dermatology
- Infectious Disease
- Peds
- Endocrinology
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Nursing Home patients.
- Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.
- Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
- Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.
- Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
- Record complete, timely and legible medical records.
Job Requirements:
- BC/BE in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice or Family Medicine
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school
- Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution or completed a US residency or 5 year pathway
- Active NY License
- Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing. I’m guessing they can get this during the credentialing process
- Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
- Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization
- RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Pay rates- $200-$230k
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
Pay: $200,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Loan repayment program
- Malpractice insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Internal Medicine Physician
Verify your credentials meet ECFMG standards
Foreign medical graduates must hold ECFMG certification before a U.S. employer can sponsor them for permanent residency. Confirm your USMLE steps and clinical training documentation are complete before approaching employers about PERM sponsorship.
Target health systems with J-1 waiver history
Hospitals that have previously sponsored J-1 visa Conrad 30 waivers for physicians are already familiar with DOL and USCIS filing requirements. That experience makes them more likely to pursue PERM sponsorship without needing extensive internal education.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Internal Medicine Physician roles at employers with active PERM filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces which health systems have sponsored foreign physicians for green cards, so you're not guessing which hospitals will commit to the process.
Understand how PERM wage levels affect your offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location, as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. A Level III or IV wage designation, common for specialist physicians, affects both your offer letter and the PERM application itself.
Negotiate the sponsorship commitment before signing
Get explicit written confirmation that your employer will file both the PERM labor certification and the I-140 immigrant petition. Verbal assurances aren't binding, and the PERM process takes 12 to 18 months, so clarity upfront protects you from delays or withdrawals.
File your I-140 promptly to lock in your priority date
Once PERM is certified, your employer should file the I-140 with USCIS without delay. Your priority date, set on that filing date, determines your place in the green card queue, which matters significantly if you were born in a backlogged country.
Green Card Internal Medicine Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Internal Medicine Physician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Internal medicine physicians typically qualify for EB-2, which covers professionals with an advanced degree, since the role requires a medical doctorate and postgraduate residency training. EB-3 is also available and may be strategically preferable depending on your birth country's visa bulletin backlog. Your employer's immigration attorney will advise on which category serves your timeline.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for physicians?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and EB-3 has no annual lottery or cap concerns the way H-1B visa does. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes 12 to 18 months before you reach the I-140 stage, so starting the process early in your employment relationship is critical.
What does the PERM process involve for an Internal Medicine Physician position?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. For physician positions, DOL scrutinizes job requirements carefully, so the job description must reflect actual minimum requirements without inflation. A single improperly worded requirement can trigger an audit, adding months to the process.
How can I find Internal Medicine Physician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Internal Medicine Physician roles by employers with documented PERM filing history, so you're targeting health systems that have already sponsored foreign physicians rather than pitching sponsorship cold. This avoids wasting time with employers who are unfamiliar with or unwilling to commit to the PERM process.
Can a physician on a J-1 waiver transition to green card sponsorship?
Yes, but you must fulfill your J-1 waiver service obligation, typically three years in an underserved area, before your employer can file PERM on your behalf. Some employers begin the PERM preparation process during your waiver service period so the application is ready to file as soon as you're eligible, shortening the overall green card timeline.