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Orthopedic surgeon roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to test the domestic labor market before filing your I-140 petition. Academic medical centers and large hospital systems regularly sponsor foreign-trained orthopedic surgeons, making this one of the more accessible surgical specialties for permanent residency.
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Waldo Hospital and Pen Bay Hospital
Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
Req #: 98740
Waldo Hospital and Pen Bay Hospital are seeking a board-certified/eligible Orthopedic Surgeon. The successful candidate will assist in the exciting opportunity to join a regional practice serving our Coastal Maine communities. Candidates will work in a very collegial atmosphere, working alongside great support staff and seasoned providers. Join us and you will also find supportive, collaborative colleagues; strong patient/provider relationships; comprehensive resources and advanced technologies, including fully integrated Epic EMR.
This Position Offers:
- 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 $612,192.
- In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
Qualifications
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Active and unrestricted State of ME medical license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Board Certification/Eligibility.
- Active and unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
LOCATION
Belfast, Maine, is a scenic coastal community in the heart of a four-season recreation area. Surrounded by both lakes and the ocean, Belfast is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing, ATV trail riding, and sailing. The nearby mountains provide hiking and mountain biking with vista views of Penobscot Bay and our neighboring Island communities. Family ski resort, the Camden Hills Snow Bowl, is less than 20 minutes away, where you also may wish to ride the toboggan chute down at the National Toboggan Festival each year. Excellent public and private schools combined with a vibrant arts and entertainment community are perfect for year-round exploring. Delicious culinary restaurants, wineries, and breweries are also perfect for a foodie looking to make Mid-Coast Maine an exceptional place to call home.
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.
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 Statute: 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
Waldo Hospital and Pen Bay Hospital
Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
Req #: 98740
Waldo Hospital and Pen Bay Hospital are seeking a board-certified/eligible Orthopedic Surgeon. The successful candidate will assist in the exciting opportunity to join a regional practice serving our Coastal Maine communities. Candidates will work in a very collegial atmosphere, working alongside great support staff and seasoned providers. Join us and you will also find supportive, collaborative colleagues; strong patient/provider relationships; comprehensive resources and advanced technologies, including fully integrated Epic EMR.
This Position Offers:
- 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 $612,192.
- In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
Qualifications
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Active and unrestricted State of ME medical license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Board Certification/Eligibility.
- Active and unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
LOCATION
Belfast, Maine, is a scenic coastal community in the heart of a four-season recreation area. Surrounded by both lakes and the ocean, Belfast is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing, ATV trail riding, and sailing. The nearby mountains provide hiking and mountain biking with vista views of Penobscot Bay and our neighboring Island communities. Family ski resort, the Camden Hills Snow Bowl, is less than 20 minutes away, where you also may wish to ride the toboggan chute down at the National Toboggan Festival each year. Excellent public and private schools combined with a vibrant arts and entertainment community are perfect for year-round exploring. Delicious culinary restaurants, wineries, and breweries are also perfect for a foodie looking to make Mid-Coast Maine an exceptional place to call home.
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.
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 Statute: 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 Orthopedic Surgeon
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
Your foreign medical degree must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM filing begins. ECFMG certification and completion of a U.S. residency program are typically required, so confirm your documentation is in order before targeting employers.
Target academic medical centers first
Teaching hospitals and academic health systems sponsor orthopedic surgeons at far higher rates than community practices. Many have in-house immigration counsel and established PERM workflows, which means shorter preparation timelines and fewer delays at the labor certification stage.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter orthopedic surgeon positions by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Seeing a hospital's prior PERM filings lets you target your applications toward organizations already familiar with the process.
Understand how DOL prevailing wage shapes your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before filing the PERM application. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for orthopedic surgeons in your target market before negotiating your compensation package.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is currently available in your category and country of birth, your employer may be able to file your I-140 and I-485 simultaneously, cutting months off your wait for work authorization. Confirm this option during offer negotiations, not after.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
Your sponsoring employer controls whether your PERM is filed under EB-2 or EB-3. For most board-eligible orthopedic surgeons with a U.S. residency, EB-2 is achievable. Establishing the correct classification upfront prevents a costly amendment or re-filing later.
Green Card Orthopedic Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to orthopedic surgeons?
Most orthopedic surgeons qualify under EB-2, which covers advanced-degree professionals, because the role requires a medical degree plus residency training. EB-3 is also available if the sponsoring employer structures the position at that level. Your employer's immigration counsel typically recommends the category based on the job description and your credentials at the time of filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary status with a six-year base limit and annual lottery exposure. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process takes longer upfront because it requires a DOL-supervised labor market test, but there is no annual numerical cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and EB-2 backlogs are modest for candidates born outside high-demand countries.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for surgeons?
PERM labor certification currently takes roughly six to twelve months from the time your employer begins the recruitment process through DOL approval. After that, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, which can take several additional months under standard processing. If your priority date is current, you can file for adjustment of status immediately after I-140 approval, or concurrently if a visa number is available.
How do I find orthopedic surgeon jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists orthopedic surgeon positions filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. Searching by role and sponsorship history lets you focus on hospitals and health systems that have already navigated the PERM process, rather than approaching organizations that may be unfamiliar with it or unwilling to take it on.
Can a fellowship or locum tenens position support a PERM filing?
PERM requires a permanent, full-time job offer, so neither a fellowship nor a locum tenens arrangement qualifies on its own. You need a sponsoring employer willing to offer a permanent attending or staff surgeon position. Some candidates complete a fellowship at an institution and then transition into a permanent role at the same organization that triggers the PERM filing.