Green Card OB/GYN Physician Jobs
OB/GYN Physician roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Hospital systems, academic medical centers, and community health organizations in underserved areas regularly sponsor foreign-trained OB/GYNs for permanent residency.
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32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3001430 OB AND GYNECOLOGY - 32ND CLIN
Job Description:
OB/GYN HOSPITALIST (0.6 FTE)
Fargo, ND
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Seeking a BE/BC OB/GYN to join our team of MDs, NPs, and CNMs. Essentia is a well-established practice in a rapidly growing community with approximately 1300 deliveries/year.
- As Hospitalist you will provide 24/7 in-house obstetric coverage for labor & delivery, triage, and emergency OB care. This includes management of high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned/ED obstetric patients. Role includes performing vaginal deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections as primary surgeon.
- Collaborate closely with midwives, community OB/GYNs, anesthesia, pediatrics, and nursing to ensure safe, patient-centered care.
- Respond to OB/GYN consults from other hospital departments, including evaluation and management of gynecologic issues presenting through the ED and inpatient services. Providers also round on post-op patients in house.
- Perform minor GYN procedures/surgeries as credentialed (e.g., D&C, diagnostic laparoscopy, management of early pregnancy loss/ectopic pregnancy).
- Call includes weekdays and weekends with 24-hour call shifts (8am to 8am).
- Highlights include:
- Recently remodeled Labor and Delivery Unit overlooking Fargo/Moorhead with Level III NICU at hospital practice site.
- We have subspecialty support including MFM Provider with genetic counselor, OB diabetic educator and Urogynecology Physician on site.
- Established Gyn Oncology support.
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE in OB/GYN
LOCATION
- Hospital where provider will work: Essentia Health-Fargo
- Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota, 1 hour from lakes country and 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
- Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro population: 216,000, regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals.
- 4 local universities in a diverse community with opportunities for education, sports, cultural activities and year-round entertainment.
- Regional airport with easy access to numerous locations.
- Safe and family-friendly environment with a vibrant downtown, excellent schools and various community activities!
COMPENSATION
- $244,800 for 0.6 FTE. Hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
0.6
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Compensation Range:
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Building Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3001430 OB AND GYNECOLOGY - 32ND CLIN
Job Description:
OB/GYN HOSPITALIST (0.6 FTE)
Fargo, ND
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Seeking a BE/BC OB/GYN to join our team of MDs, NPs, and CNMs. Essentia is a well-established practice in a rapidly growing community with approximately 1300 deliveries/year.
- As Hospitalist you will provide 24/7 in-house obstetric coverage for labor & delivery, triage, and emergency OB care. This includes management of high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned/ED obstetric patients. Role includes performing vaginal deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections as primary surgeon.
- Collaborate closely with midwives, community OB/GYNs, anesthesia, pediatrics, and nursing to ensure safe, patient-centered care.
- Respond to OB/GYN consults from other hospital departments, including evaluation and management of gynecologic issues presenting through the ED and inpatient services. Providers also round on post-op patients in house.
- Perform minor GYN procedures/surgeries as credentialed (e.g., D&C, diagnostic laparoscopy, management of early pregnancy loss/ectopic pregnancy).
- Call includes weekdays and weekends with 24-hour call shifts (8am to 8am).
- Highlights include:
- Recently remodeled Labor and Delivery Unit overlooking Fargo/Moorhead with Level III NICU at hospital practice site.
- We have subspecialty support including MFM Provider with genetic counselor, OB diabetic educator and Urogynecology Physician on site.
- Established Gyn Oncology support.
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE in OB/GYN
LOCATION
- Hospital where provider will work: Essentia Health-Fargo
- Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota, 1 hour from lakes country and 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
- Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro population: 216,000, regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals.
- 4 local universities in a diverse community with opportunities for education, sports, cultural activities and year-round entertainment.
- Regional airport with easy access to numerous locations.
- Safe and family-friendly environment with a vibrant downtown, excellent schools and various community activities!
COMPENSATION
- $244,800 for 0.6 FTE. Hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
0.6
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Compensation Range:
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an OB/GYN Physician
Verify your medical credentials transfer correctly
Foreign medical degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM filing begins. Confirm your primary source verification is complete with ECFMG and that your residency training is documented in a format USCIS accepts for EB-2 advanced-degree classification.
Target federally designated shortage areas first
Hospitals and clinics in Health Professional Shortage Areas or Medically Underserved Areas often have standing recruitment needs that simplify the DOL PERM labor market test, since demonstrating a shortage of qualified U.S. workers is more straightforward in these locations.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter for OB/GYN Physician roles at employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have already navigated green card sponsorship for physicians, which shortens your due diligence on whether a prospective employer will commit to the process.
Clarify concurrent filing eligibility before accepting an offer
If your priority date is current or your country of chargeability has no significant backlog, your employer may file the I-140 and I-485 concurrently, letting you start work authorization adjustments earlier. Confirm this with the employer's immigration counsel before signing.
Understand how prevailing wage determinations affect your offer
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your SOC code and geographic area so you can negotiate an offer that meets DOL requirements without renegotiation mid-process.
Request a clear sponsorship timeline commitment in writing
PERM labor certification, I-140 adjudication, and adjustment of status can span several years. Ask prospective employers to outline their standard sponsorship timeline and whether they use premium processing for I-140, so you can plan your status continuity without gaps in work authorization.
Green Card OB/GYN Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do OB/GYN Physician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
OB/GYN Physician positions can qualify under both EB-2 and EB-3, depending on how the employer defines the role's minimum requirements. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree beyond an MD, such as a fellowship or subspecialty training. EB-3 applies to roles requiring a standard professional degree. Most hospital-sponsored OB/GYN petitions are filed under EB-2 because the MD itself satisfies the advanced-degree standard.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a physician?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, with no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries and no biennial renewal requirement. H-1B visa is temporary and subject to the annual lottery for most new petitions. The PERM process is more documentation-intensive and typically takes longer to initiate, but it provides a path that does not expire and does not depend on lottery selection.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including job postings, to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the OB/GYN Physician role. DOL then reviews the application and either certifies or audits it. The employer files the certified PERM with USCIS alongside the I-140 petition. The entire sequence typically takes one to two years before your priority date is established.
How do I find OB/GYN Physician jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Search for OB/GYN Physician positions on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history. This lets you focus your applications on organizations that have already committed to sponsoring foreign physicians rather than spending time vetting employers who may decline once an offer is extended.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, you can change to a same or similar OB/GYN Physician role with a new employer and retain your original priority date. The new role must fall within the same SOC occupational category. Notify USCIS of the change by filing an amended I-485 with supporting documentation from the new employer.