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Neonatologist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing your I-140 immigrant petition. Hospitals and academic medical centers routinely sponsor fellowship-trained neonatologists for permanent residency.
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00050255
Job Category:
Clinician
Organization:
SOM-Peds-Neonatology
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
PRN - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics
Job Summary:
To provide 24-hour health care. To assist in coordinating, scheduling, and administration of health care on one or more designated clinics, infirmary, and/or hospital.
Education & Experience
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine and licensed to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi or eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Mississippi.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Holder of medical license, or eligibility to be licensed, to practice medicine in the State Of Mississippi
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Subject to irregular hours and weekends as needed. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infection, and radiation.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi department of corrections.
- Supervises and directs subordinates, such as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse assistants, lab and radiology personnel, and other medical staff in the care and treatment of patients.
- Requests necessary laboratory tests for the purposes of appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
- Requests necessary radiographic studies for the purpose of appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Available for rotational call schedule to address after-hour emergencies.
- Adherence to all pertinent policies and procedures of U.M.M.C and M.D.O.C. performs any tasks necessary to maintain high standards of a clinical operation and patient care.
- Organizes and conducts general or specialized diagnostic and/or treatment clinics.
- Renders consultative services in health matters to other staff members, public officials, voluntary health agencies, committees, organizations, and professional groups.
- Plans and conducts various control and treatment programs, which may include specialized areas such as epidemiologic investigations.
- Organizes, conducts, and supervises chronic care clinics and treatment programs.
- Encourages and emphasizes health education. Prepares and keeps necessary records and reports as may be indicated.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
0
Work Shift:
Rotating
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
04/30/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00050255
Job Category:
Clinician
Organization:
SOM-Peds-Neonatology
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
PRN - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics
Job Summary:
To provide 24-hour health care. To assist in coordinating, scheduling, and administration of health care on one or more designated clinics, infirmary, and/or hospital.
Education & Experience
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine and licensed to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi or eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Mississippi.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Holder of medical license, or eligibility to be licensed, to practice medicine in the State Of Mississippi
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Subject to irregular hours and weekends as needed. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infection, and radiation.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi department of corrections.
- Supervises and directs subordinates, such as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse assistants, lab and radiology personnel, and other medical staff in the care and treatment of patients.
- Requests necessary laboratory tests for the purposes of appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
- Requests necessary radiographic studies for the purpose of appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Available for rotational call schedule to address after-hour emergencies.
- Adherence to all pertinent policies and procedures of U.M.M.C and M.D.O.C. performs any tasks necessary to maintain high standards of a clinical operation and patient care.
- Organizes and conducts general or specialized diagnostic and/or treatment clinics.
- Renders consultative services in health matters to other staff members, public officials, voluntary health agencies, committees, organizations, and professional groups.
- Plans and conducts various control and treatment programs, which may include specialized areas such as epidemiologic investigations.
- Organizes, conducts, and supervises chronic care clinics and treatment programs.
- Encourages and emphasizes health education. Prepares and keeps necessary records and reports as may be indicated.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
0
Work Shift:
Rotating
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
04/30/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Neonatologist
Verify your ECFMG certification is current
PERM petitions for neonatologists require proof of U.S. licensure eligibility. Confirm your ECFMG certification and state medical license are in order before any employer begins the DOL labor certification process, or the application stalls.
Target academic medical centers with NICU programs
Level III and Level IV NICUs at teaching hospitals file PERM petitions more frequently than community hospitals. Filter your search by institutions with active neonatology fellowship programs, since those employers already have sponsorship infrastructure and legal counsel in place.
Search open EB-2 and EB-3 roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces neonatologist positions where employers have verified green card sponsorship history. Use it to identify which hospital systems are actively filing EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for physician roles rather than spending months on cold outreach.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Before signing an employment contract, check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. A wage below the certified level triggers a PERM denial regardless of employer intent.
Ask about EB-2 NIW eligibility at the offer stage
Fellowship-trained neonatologists, particularly those in underserved regions or research-focused roles, sometimes qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which eliminates the PERM requirement entirely and lets you self-petition through USCIS without employer-driven labor certification.
Clarify who covers PERM legal and filing costs
Negotiate attorney fees and PERM advertising costs before accepting an offer. DOL regulations prohibit employers from passing certain PERM costs to you, but I-140 premium processing fees and adjustment-of-status costs can shift between parties depending on your employment agreement.
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Find Neonatologist JobsNeonatologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a neonatologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Neonatology qualifies for both categories. EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, and neonatologists hold an MD plus fellowship training, which satisfies that standard. EB-3 is available for professional and skilled worker roles. Most hospital sponsors file under EB-2, though EB-3 is an option when EB-2 backlogs affect your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a neonatologist?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, subject to annual caps and lottery selection, and must be renewed every few years. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition stage, leads to permanent residency, and lets you begin building your priority date while on H-1B status. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often three to five years or more depending on your country of birth.
How long does the PERM process take for a physician?
DOL currently processes standard PERM applications in twelve to eighteen months, though supervised recruitment timelines vary. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can then file for adjustment of status or consular processing. For most neonatologists born in high-demand countries, the wait for an available visa number adds additional years.
How do I find neonatologist jobs that sponsor green cards?
Most hospital job postings don't explicitly state green card sponsorship, so filtering by institutions with documented PERM filing history saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for neonatologist roles where employers have verified employment-based sponsorship, removing the guesswork from identifying which health systems will initiate the PERM process for physician candidates.
Can a neonatologist self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes, through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver. USCIS allows physicians who commit to practicing full-time in a federally designated underserved area for at least five years to self-petition without going through PERM. This pathway bypasses employer-driven labor certification entirely, which is particularly valuable if you're building your own practice or working in a rural or shortage-area facility.
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