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Ophthalmologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document recruitment efforts and meet DOL prevailing-wage standards before filing an I-140 petition. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the process early with a sponsoring employer matters.
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MaineHealth’s Department of Surgery is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist to join a well-established pediatric ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine. The pediatric ophthalmologist is employed by Maine Health, but the practice is currently located within a private multispecialty ophthalmology practice in Portland, close to Maine Health’s flagship hospital, Maine Medical Center. NICU screenings and inpatient consultations are provided at Maine Medical Center and outpatient surgeries are performed at a nearby satellite 10 room multi-specialty ASC in Scarborough, ME. MaineHealth is looking for an applicant who will be the future of this practice as the current ophthalmologist prepares to retire at the end of 2028. Ideal start time would be July 2028.
This position offers:
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Working side by side with our current pediatric ophthalmologist who has 33 years of experience treating children and adults with strabismus and has built a thriving practice with an excellent reputation. The practice has a wide referral base of pediatricians, family practitioners, optometrists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, geneticists, pediatric rheumatologists and other pediatric subspecialists with a base of 250-300 thousand people. The present provider currently sees approximately 1600 new patients with 6000 total patient visits and more than 300 surgical procedures per year.
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A current working environment within a private multispecialty ophthalmology practice with exam lanes dedicated to examining children and measuring strabismus. There is access to visual field testing, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography and other state of the art testing equipment. There is an excellent working relationship with the private practice ophthalmologists which includes retina, cataract, refractive surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics and an emergency hospital consultation service.
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The ability to provide direction in future growth of the practice.
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A strong and collaborative team of COAs, support staff, OR staff.
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A Tufts University School of Medicine faculty appointment (Assistant Professor) with opportunity to teach occasional medical students and pre-residency fellows.
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A light call volume which is shared amongst the other ophthalmologists of the multispecialty practice.
Qualifications
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Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
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Completion of a United States fellowship training program in Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Willingness to participate in ROP screening
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
LOCATION: Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
MaineHealth’s Department of Surgery is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist to join a well-established pediatric ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine. The pediatric ophthalmologist is employed by Maine Health, but the practice is currently located within a private multispecialty ophthalmology practice in Portland, close to Maine Health’s flagship hospital, Maine Medical Center. NICU screenings and inpatient consultations are provided at Maine Medical Center and outpatient surgeries are performed at a nearby satellite 10 room multi-specialty ASC in Scarborough, ME. MaineHealth is looking for an applicant who will be the future of this practice as the current ophthalmologist prepares to retire at the end of 2028. Ideal start time would be July 2028.
This position offers:
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Working side by side with our current pediatric ophthalmologist who has 33 years of experience treating children and adults with strabismus and has built a thriving practice with an excellent reputation. The practice has a wide referral base of pediatricians, family practitioners, optometrists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, geneticists, pediatric rheumatologists and other pediatric subspecialists with a base of 250-300 thousand people. The present provider currently sees approximately 1600 new patients with 6000 total patient visits and more than 300 surgical procedures per year.
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A current working environment within a private multispecialty ophthalmology practice with exam lanes dedicated to examining children and measuring strabismus. There is access to visual field testing, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography and other state of the art testing equipment. There is an excellent working relationship with the private practice ophthalmologists which includes retina, cataract, refractive surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics and an emergency hospital consultation service.
-
The ability to provide direction in future growth of the practice.
-
A strong and collaborative team of COAs, support staff, OR staff.
-
A Tufts University School of Medicine faculty appointment (Assistant Professor) with opportunity to teach occasional medical students and pre-residency fellows.
-
A light call volume which is shared amongst the other ophthalmologists of the multispecialty practice.
Qualifications
-
Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
-
Completion of a United States fellowship training program in Pediatric Ophthalmology
-
Willingness to participate in ROP screening
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
LOCATION: Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Ophthalmologist
Verify your credentials qualify before applying
EB-2 requires a U.S. residency completion or a foreign medical degree plus five years of progressive post-residency experience. Confirm your board certification and state medical license are current, since PERM filings for physician roles will reference both during DOL recruitment review.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing history
Academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and federally qualified health centers sponsor ophthalmologists more consistently than private practices. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history by role, so you're not applying blind.
Understand the recruitment test DOL requires
Your employer must run PERM-compliant recruitment, including Sunday newspaper ads, internal postings, and three additional recruitment steps for professional roles. Gaps or shortcuts in that process can trigger an audit, so confirm your prospective employer has completed PERM filings before accepting an offer.
Check your prevailing wage tier at the outset
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your subspecialty and work location before salary negotiations. If the offered wage falls below the PERM-required level, DOL will reject the application regardless of how strong your credentials are.
Secure your priority date as early as possible
Your priority date is set when DOL accepts your employer's PERM application, not when USCIS approves the I-140. For nationals of countries with per-country backlogs, locking in that date early can shorten your wait for an available immigrant visa number by years.
Clarify portability rights before changing employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Ophthalmology subspecialties are specific enough that O*NET occupation codes matter when evaluating whether a new role qualifies.
Green Card Ophthalmologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do ophthalmologists need a U.S. medical license before an employer can file a PERM application?
Yes. USCIS and DOL treat state licensure as a minimum requirement for medical roles. Your employer's PERM application must list all mandatory qualifications, and a valid state medical license is one of them. Some employers initiate the PERM process while you're completing the licensing steps, but the I-140 petition typically cannot be approved until you hold the license.
How does EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for ophthalmologists?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in two- or three-year increments, requires an LCA filing, and is subject to an annual lottery for most applicants. EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence. It involves a DOL recruitment test, a prevailing wage determination, an I-140 petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
Which category do most ophthalmologists qualify for, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most ophthalmologists qualify for EB-2 because the role requires a medical doctorate plus residency, which satisfies the advanced-degree standard. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree, so it applies in limited situations, such as a foreign medical graduate whose degree equivalency is assessed at the bachelor's level. EB-2 is the more common path for board-certified physicians.
How do I find ophthalmology employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified green card sponsorship history filtered by role and location. Not every hospital or eye care group that employs ophthalmologists has completed PERM filings, so confirming an employer's actual filing history before you invest time in an application saves significant effort later in the process.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. If you change jobs before that threshold, you generally need your new employer to restart the PERM process, though a previously approved I-140 can support priority-date retention under USCIS policy.