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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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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 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.