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Medical Oncologist roles at U.S. academic cancer centers, health systems, and specialty practices regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Your foreign medical degree and oncology fellowship training count toward the advanced-degree requirement, and many employers initiate the PERM filing concurrently with credentialing.
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Radiation Oncology
Department Summary:
Established in 1987, VCU’s Department of Radiation Oncology provides a full range of clinical services at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and its regional affiliated facilities. It is comprised of over 30 faculty in its three divisions, spanning five clinical locations and treating approximately 150 patients per day, with active, funded programs in clinical research, medical physics, and molecular radiobiology. Our team is an integral component of VCU’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only two National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in Virginia.
Our Radiation Oncology team is highly unified and collaborative, reflecting the discipline at large. Our faculty are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate patient-focused patient care, conducting cutting-edge research, and educating emerging attending providers, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to contribute to the ever-evolving field of Radiation Oncology.
Our clinical services currently include Varian True Beam LINAC with body stereotactic capabilities and CT simulators available at the HMP and CMH community facilities. Additionally, there is access to the full complement of technological offerings of our downtown location (Adult Outpatient Pavilion/AOP): ETHOS Helical LINAC (installation in progress), MR LINAC (ViewRay), Varian EDGE for stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy, 3T MR simulator, and an image guided brachytherapy suite allowing adaptive treatment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a board-certified Radiation Oncologist to provide clinical coverage in the form of consultative and external beam radiotherapy treatment services during times of physician absence at our downtown site or any of our satellite centers.
Our department offers radiation oncology physician services at five distinct sites. Four of the five sites are located within 20 minutes of the main center in downtown Richmond, VA, and one is located in South Hill, VA.
As an important part of our departmental team, hourly Radiation Oncologists consistently deliver excellent clinical care to our patient populations in ways that reflect current professional practice norms and skills and remain consistent with accepted medical practice guidelines. The incoming physician will collaborate with our faculty, nursing, physics, dosimetry, and technician teams to improve patient outcomes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and promote patient safety and satisfaction.
- Clinical/Service: Time and effort [100%] shall be devoted to the provision of clinical services through core activities encompassed in the radiation oncology scope of practice, including, but not limited to: new patient consultations, follow-up visits, management of patients under treatment, brachytherapy procedures, participation in tumor boards and in QA conferences. Establishment and maintenance of clinical privileges at our downtown and satellite facilities (typically renewed on a two-year or three-year cycle) will also be required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent) completed via an ACGME-accredited program
- Board certification in Radiation Oncology from the American Board of Radiology
- At least 5 years of clinical experience
- Ability to provide excellent clinical care across a broad range of disease sites in a multi-disciplinary oncology setting
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships in order to establish and maintain strong referral patterns
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of patients, faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an affiliate faculty member at VCU
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Restricted: No
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org
INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Radiation Oncology
Department Summary:
Established in 1987, VCU’s Department of Radiation Oncology provides a full range of clinical services at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and its regional affiliated facilities. It is comprised of over 30 faculty in its three divisions, spanning five clinical locations and treating approximately 150 patients per day, with active, funded programs in clinical research, medical physics, and molecular radiobiology. Our team is an integral component of VCU’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only two National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in Virginia.
Our Radiation Oncology team is highly unified and collaborative, reflecting the discipline at large. Our faculty are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate patient-focused patient care, conducting cutting-edge research, and educating emerging attending providers, medical physicists, and dosimetrists to contribute to the ever-evolving field of Radiation Oncology.
Our clinical services currently include Varian True Beam LINAC with body stereotactic capabilities and CT simulators available at the HMP and CMH community facilities. Additionally, there is access to the full complement of technological offerings of our downtown location (Adult Outpatient Pavilion/AOP): ETHOS Helical LINAC (installation in progress), MR LINAC (ViewRay), Varian EDGE for stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy, 3T MR simulator, and an image guided brachytherapy suite allowing adaptive treatment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a board-certified Radiation Oncologist to provide clinical coverage in the form of consultative and external beam radiotherapy treatment services during times of physician absence at our downtown site or any of our satellite centers.
Our department offers radiation oncology physician services at five distinct sites. Four of the five sites are located within 20 minutes of the main center in downtown Richmond, VA, and one is located in South Hill, VA.
As an important part of our departmental team, hourly Radiation Oncologists consistently deliver excellent clinical care to our patient populations in ways that reflect current professional practice norms and skills and remain consistent with accepted medical practice guidelines. The incoming physician will collaborate with our faculty, nursing, physics, dosimetry, and technician teams to improve patient outcomes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and promote patient safety and satisfaction.
- Clinical/Service: Time and effort [100%] shall be devoted to the provision of clinical services through core activities encompassed in the radiation oncology scope of practice, including, but not limited to: new patient consultations, follow-up visits, management of patients under treatment, brachytherapy procedures, participation in tumor boards and in QA conferences. Establishment and maintenance of clinical privileges at our downtown and satellite facilities (typically renewed on a two-year or three-year cycle) will also be required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent) completed via an ACGME-accredited program
- Board certification in Radiation Oncology from the American Board of Radiology
- At least 5 years of clinical experience
- Ability to provide excellent clinical care across a broad range of disease sites in a multi-disciplinary oncology setting
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships in order to establish and maintain strong referral patterns
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of patients, faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an affiliate faculty member at VCU
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Restricted: No
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Medical Oncologist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements early
Your foreign medical degree must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM filing begins. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service and confirm your oncology fellowship training satisfies the DOL's definition of an advanced degree for EB-2.
Target employers with existing PERM filing infrastructure
Academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers routinely sponsor foreign oncologists and maintain in-house immigration counsel. Prioritize these over private practices, which often lack PERM experience and may delay or abandon sponsorship mid-process.
Search sponsored oncology roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Oncologist positions by green card sponsorship history. Seeing which employers have filed PERM applications for this specialty lets you focus your search on institutions already familiar with the process.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you can identify whether the role is filed at Level II or III.
Understand how state medical licensure affects PERM timing
PERM requires a specific job description listing only the minimum qualifications necessary for the role. If your employer lists state licensure as a requirement, confirm you can obtain it within the filing timeline, since licensure delays can stall the DOL audit process.
Green Card Medical Oncologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Medical Oncologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Medical Oncologist positions qualify for EB-2 because the role requires a medical degree plus fellowship training, satisfying the advanced-degree standard. Employers may also file under EB-3 for professionals. The applicable category depends on how the job requirements are written in the PERM labor certification, so your employer's immigration counsel will determine the correct classification based on your specific offer.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for oncologists?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years, subject to the annual lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no recurring cap or lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes two to five years, while H-1B status can be obtained faster. Many oncologists hold H-1B status while their PERM case processes in parallel.
Can my oncology fellowship training outside the U.S. count toward EB-2 eligibility?
Yes, provided a recognized credential evaluation service confirms your foreign fellowship and medical degree are equivalent to a U.S. advanced degree. DOL and USCIS both accept these evaluations for PERM and I-140 purposes. Your employer's immigration attorney will specify which evaluation services are acceptable and whether additional documentation, such as translated transcripts or licensing board verification, is required.
How do I find Medical Oncologist jobs where the employer actively sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Medical Oncologist roles filtered by green card sponsorship history. Many employers advertise sponsorship availability but have never filed a PERM application, so filtering by actual filing activity helps you identify institutions with a demonstrated track record. Academic cancer centers and large health systems are the most consistent sponsors in this specialty.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before it is approved?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM certification generally cannot transfer and the new employer must restart the process. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of approval, you may be able to port your case to a new employer in a similar occupation under AC21 portability rules, which USCIS administers.