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OB/GYN physicians trained abroad can qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 category. Most hospital and health system employers file PERM labor certification before submitting an I-140 petition, permanently sponsoring you for lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary visa.
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking an experienced physician to serve as a Laborist (OB/GYN Hospitalist) at Grady Memorial Hospital. This position provides comprehensive inpatient obstetric care and supports the Labor and Delivery service through labor management, obstetric triage, emergency obstetric procedures, and urgent gynecologic consultation. Candidates should be comfortable managing medically complex patients and providing evidence-based care in a high-volume academic safety-net hospital environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide inpatient obstetric care, including management of labor, delivery, and postpartum patients.
- Evaluate and manage patients presenting to obstetric triage.
- Perform obstetric procedures, including operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Provide emergency gynecologic consultation and management of urgent gynecologic conditions.
- Collaborate with Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Family Planning, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology, General OB/GYN faculty, Certified Nurse Midwives, residents, medical students, and nursing staff.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Supervise and teach residents, fellows, medical students, and other healthcare learners in accordance with the Department's academic mission.
- Support departmental efforts to improve maternal outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MD or DO degree.
- Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
- Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements for Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory Healthcare.
- Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care to medically complex patients.
ACADEMIC RANK
This position will hold the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
EMORY AT GRADY
Emory at Grady is a robust academic practice with more than 1,500 Emory-employed faculty and staff working at Grady Memorial Hospital. Grady is one of the nation's largest public hospitals, Atlanta's only Level I Trauma Center, the largest of Georgia's six Regional Perinatal Centers, and a leading center for clinical care, education, and research. The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics has provided care at Grady for over a century and delivers a full spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic services to a diverse patient population.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking an experienced physician to serve as a Laborist (OB/GYN Hospitalist) at Grady Memorial Hospital. This position provides comprehensive inpatient obstetric care and supports the Labor and Delivery service through labor management, obstetric triage, emergency obstetric procedures, and urgent gynecologic consultation. Candidates should be comfortable managing medically complex patients and providing evidence-based care in a high-volume academic safety-net hospital environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide inpatient obstetric care, including management of labor, delivery, and postpartum patients.
- Evaluate and manage patients presenting to obstetric triage.
- Perform obstetric procedures, including operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Provide emergency gynecologic consultation and management of urgent gynecologic conditions.
- Collaborate with Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Family Planning, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology, General OB/GYN faculty, Certified Nurse Midwives, residents, medical students, and nursing staff.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Supervise and teach residents, fellows, medical students, and other healthcare learners in accordance with the Department's academic mission.
- Support departmental efforts to improve maternal outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MD or DO degree.
- Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
- Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements for Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory Healthcare.
- Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care to medically complex patients.
ACADEMIC RANK
This position will hold the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
EMORY AT GRADY
Emory at Grady is a robust academic practice with more than 1,500 Emory-employed faculty and staff working at Grady Memorial Hospital. Grady is one of the nation's largest public hospitals, Atlanta's only Level I Trauma Center, the largest of Georgia's six Regional Perinatal Centers, and a leading center for clinical care, education, and research. The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics has provided care at Grady for over a century and delivers a full spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic services to a diverse patient population.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in OB/GYN
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM requires your foreign medical degree to satisfy the minimum requirements stated in the job description. Confirm your credentials align with the role's education requirements before applying, since mismatches at this stage can invalidate the employer's entire labor certification filing.
Target hospital systems with active I-140 history
Academic medical centers and large hospital networks file I-140 petitions regularly and have established immigration counsel on retainer. Prioritize these over private solo or small group practices, which rarely have the infrastructure to manage multi-year PERM sponsorship timelines.
Search green card sponsoring OB/GYN jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history so you're only applying where sponsorship is already established. Migrate Mate surfaces this data by role and employer, removing the guesswork of cold-asking practices whether they sponsor.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 category implications
EB-2 requires demonstrating an advanced degree or its equivalent; EB-3 covers professionals with a standard medical degree and board eligibility. Your priority date and country of birth determine which category gives you a faster path to lawful permanent residency.
Negotiate PERM filing into your employment contract
Ask employers to commit to a PERM filing timeline in your offer letter, not just verbally. Without a written commitment, sponsorship can be deferred indefinitely after you start, leaving you dependent on your current visa status while the employer delays filing.
Use OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation
DOL's OFLC Wage Search shows the prevailing wage for OB/GYN roles by geographic area and experience level. Your employer must pay at or above this wage throughout the PERM process, so knowing the number protects you from offers that could stall your certification.
Green Card OB/GYN: Frequently Asked Questions
Do OB/GYN employers routinely sponsor green cards, or is it rare?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers routinely sponsor OB/GYNs for employment-based green cards, particularly in underserved areas where recruitment is competitive. Smaller private practices sponsor less frequently because the PERM process requires dedicated legal and HR resources. Targeting employers with existing EB-2 or EB-3 filing history is the most reliable approach.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for OB/GYN physicians?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to annual lottery caps, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM labor certification process adds 12 to 24 months before the I-140 petition, but once your priority date becomes current, you're on a path to lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What is the PERM labor certification process for OB/GYN roles?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, certifies the job for foreign national sponsorship. The employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. The entire PERM-to-I-140 sequence typically takes 18 to 30 months before visa availability is considered.
How can I find OB/GYN jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter OB/GYN positions by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can focus applications on practices and health systems that have already navigated the sponsorship process. This avoids wasting time on employers who express interest in sponsoring but lack the infrastructure or intent to follow through.
Does my country of birth affect my OB/GYN green card timeline?
Yes. Nationals of India and China face significantly longer priority date backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories due to per-country annual limits. Nationals from most other countries face far shorter waits. Checking the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS tells you where your priority date stands relative to current availability, which directly affects when you can file for adjustment of status.