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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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We Are Hiring:
Specialty: OB/GYN Physician
Schedule: 3 days in office, 1 day in OR and 1 day off
Practice Detail: 3 physicians, 2 full time laborists, 2 CNM and 5 NPs, and 3 sonographers.
Facility: Ascension Medical Group: Forest Park OB
Location:* Kokomo, IN
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ascension Medical Group; Forest Park in Kokomo, IN is looking for a FULL TIME OBGYN to join our OB team.
Kokomo is a rural community, located about 1 hour North of Indianapolis and in recent years, was named the #1 most affordable small city in America. Kokomo is also home to the first commercially built automobile!
OB Position Highlights:
We support most of the OB needs for Kokomo and the surrounding area.
We are averaging 60-80 births per month.
We currently have 3 physicians, 2 full time laborists, 2 CNM and 5 NPs, and 3 sonographers.
Physician will share the call with the 3 other physicians and 2 laborists.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation certification) is required for our location*
Responsibilities:
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
* Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
HeC
BENEFITS
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position.
Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
INTRODUCTION
We Are Hiring:
Specialty: OB/GYN Physician
Schedule: 3 days in office, 1 day in OR and 1 day off
Practice Detail: 3 physicians, 2 full time laborists, 2 CNM and 5 NPs, and 3 sonographers.
Facility: Ascension Medical Group: Forest Park OB
Location:* Kokomo, IN
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ascension Medical Group; Forest Park in Kokomo, IN is looking for a FULL TIME OBGYN to join our OB team.
Kokomo is a rural community, located about 1 hour North of Indianapolis and in recent years, was named the #1 most affordable small city in America. Kokomo is also home to the first commercially built automobile!
OB Position Highlights:
We support most of the OB needs for Kokomo and the surrounding area.
We are averaging 60-80 births per month.
We currently have 3 physicians, 2 full time laborists, 2 CNM and 5 NPs, and 3 sonographers.
Physician will share the call with the 3 other physicians and 2 laborists.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation certification) is required for our location*
Responsibilities:
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
* Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
HeC
BENEFITS
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position.
Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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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.