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Nephrologist roles at U.S. hospitals and dialysis centers qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition after DOL certifies the role, putting you on a path to permanent residency without the H-1B lottery cycle.
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Location
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States of America
Category
Physicians
Job Id
R221877
Job Type
Full time
Variable
(United States of America) REGULAR On-site
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (formerly known as Beaumont Health) seeks a highly skilled and compassionate physician to join the employed Transplant Nephrology faculty based in the Royal Oak, MI campus, approximately 30 minutes outside Detroit.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital is a large academic medical center with more than a thousand inpatient beds and serves as a tertiary referral center for the geographical area. The hospital is located in Oakland County, MI, an area well known for its top-rated schools and neighborhoods, diverse communities, affordable cost of living, and extensive recreational opportunities.
The William Beaumont University Hospital Transplant Center's Kidney Transplant Program has successfully performed thousands of kidney transplants since 1972, with current volumes approaching a hundred kidney transplants a year. We offer highly innovative protocols and outstanding outcomes with three-year patient and graft survival rates that are the best in Michigan & among the best in the nation.
This position is for a 4th transplant nephrologist and requires a full-time transplant commitment. Qualified candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Nephrology. The completion of an AST/ASN-accredited Renal Transplant fellowship is preferred. It is expected that you will carry out your duties in a manner that will enhance high-quality clinical services, promote excellence in education and training programs, establish and expand resources and demonstrate leadership. Successful candidates will be expected to become an integral part of this dynamic team and will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical education opportunities teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and physicians
- Hospital employed with great benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation, and CME allowance
Qualifications:
- BC/BE nephrologist with experience in kidney and multi-organ transplants
- AST/ASN-accredited Renal Transplant fellowship is preferred
- Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a commitment to being a team player
- Unrestricted License and DEA – Michigan MD/DO
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital:
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on Jan. 24, 1955, as a 238-bed community hospital. Today, the hospital is a 1,101-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designations. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 43 residency and fellowship programs with 454 residents and fellows. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital is the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with more than 1,400 Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital doctors on faculty.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities – and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan consists of eight hospitals with 3,375 beds, over 150 outpatient sites, nearly 5,000 physicians, 33,000 employees and 3,500 volunteers. In 2021, Corewell Health East had 175,688 inpatient discharges, 17,473 births and 500,902 emergency visits. Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan is affiliated with 3 medical schools with more than 900 residents and fellows in 78 programs.
The City of Royal Oak requires no introduction to the Detroit metropolitan area. Conveniently located near several major thoroughfares, Royal Oak's location is prime. This is evident in the steady rise of property values throughout the city. Royal Oak has maintained the appeal of a small town, while affording many of the amenities of a large metropolis. Because of its respect for diversity, the city's composition is truly eclectic. The population represents a diverse mix of individuals, age groups, incomes, and myriads of residential home styles. Combined efforts of a proactive city government and Downtown Development Authority over the past several years have brought about a metamorphosis of the city's central business district. Downtown improvements have included changes to the landscape that encourage socialization.
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Medical Office Building West/East - 3535 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
Department Name
Surgery Royal Oak - Medical Group East WB Mkt
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
variable
Days Worked
variable
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nephrologist
Verify your credentials meet ECFMG standards
PERM requires your foreign medical degree to be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before your employer files. Confirm your ECFMG certificate is current and your USMLE steps are complete before approaching employers about sponsorship.
Target academic medical centers and nephrology groups
Large hospital systems and university-affiliated nephrology divisions file PERM more routinely than private practices. Fellowship programs at teaching hospitals often lead directly to attending positions with built-in sponsorship infrastructure, shortening your path to an I-140 filing.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Nephrologist roles by employers with active green card filing history. This lets you focus your applications on practices that have already run PERM for similar positions, rather than starting from scratch with employers unfamiliar with the process.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. Look up the current figure using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can confirm the proposed salary satisfies PERM requirements from the start.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification decision
Nephrologist roles typically qualify under EB-2 as positions requiring an advanced degree, but some employers file under EB-3. Your priority date and country of birth affect which category moves faster toward a visa number, so clarify the classification with your employer before PERM is filed.
Ask how your employer handles the supervised recruitment period
PERM requires employers to run DOL-supervised recruitment before filing, documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were rejected. Ask prospective employers whether their legal team has handled this for nephrology roles before, since specialty physician positions require specific job-posting language to meet DOL standards.
Green Card Nephrologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nephrologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Nephrologist positions typically qualify under EB-2 because the role requires a medical degree, which USCIS treats as an advanced degree. Some employers file under EB-3 instead. Your country of birth determines which category has a shorter wait for a visa number, so discussing classification strategy with your employer before PERM is filed directly affects your timeline.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for physicians?
An H-1B is a temporary work visa, subject to the annual lottery and capped at six years without an approved I-140. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency from the start, has no annual lottery, and lets you accumulate priority date protection as your case progresses through the I-140 and adjustment of status stages.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Nephrologist?
The PERM labor certification phase currently takes around 18 to 24 months at the DOL, followed by USCIS processing the I-140 immigrant petition, which runs several months on standard processing. For applicants born in countries without significant visa backlogs, adjustment of status can follow relatively quickly. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer waits due to per-country annual limits.
Where can I find Nephrologist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Nephrologist roles filtered by employers with documented green card filing history. Targeting practices that have already completed PERM for similar nephrology positions means you're applying where the sponsorship infrastructure exists, rather than spending months educating an employer on a process they've never run.
Can a Nephrologist on a J-1 visa get employer-sponsored green card sponsorship?
A J-1 visa physician typically carries a two-year home-residency requirement before switching to H-1B or beginning green card sponsorship. You can satisfy this through a Conrad 30 waiver, often tied to service in a medically underserved area. Employers sponsoring J-1 physicians through Conrad 30 programs frequently continue with PERM and I-140 filings after the waiver service period ends.