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Pediatric Hospitalist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. Hospital systems actively sponsor foreign-trained pediatric hospitalists, and your board certification and clinical credentials strengthen both the PERM recruitment defense and your I-140 approval odds.
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Position Summary:
The Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Division. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.
Position Highlights:
Team Excellence:
- Join a distinguished group of nationally and internationally recognized faculty and staff dedicated to exceptional clinical care.
Candidate Expectations:
- Outstanding clinicians dedicated to the care of hospitalized children and their families
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
- Board-certified/board-eligible in General Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- Fellowship or advanced training preferred
- Obtain an unrestricted Wisconsin medical license
- Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.
Schedule:
- 1,800 annual hours for day shifts; 1,440 annual hours for night shifts
- Approximately 15 weeks of service per year
- 90% clinical duties, 10% protected time
- Additional team support during peak seasons
- Admitting attending coverage and evening staffing coverage Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts
- Salaried (Exempt)
This position offers the opportunity, if mutually agreed upon, for dedicated effort with the Comprehensive Injury Center (CIC) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Candidates interested in research, education and community-based work towards firearm injury prevention are encouraged to share their interests. The specific allocation of effort will be determined in collaboration with the department and the CIC, based on the candidate's goals and the needs of the program.
Department/Division Highlights:
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics.
- State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
- Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.
Why MCW:
- MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Protected Academic time.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
- Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
- As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!
Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group
Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.
Children’s and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin – the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) – are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children’s Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2026-2027, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology, neurology, and neurosurgery; pulmonology and Urology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Becky Trujillo, Senior Physician Recruiter
BLTrujillo@mcw.edu
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Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Verify your credentials meet PERM wage requirements
Before applying, look up the prevailing wage for pediatric hospitalists in your target city using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-determined wage tier, and mismatches at this stage can stall the PERM certification before it starts.
Target hospital systems with established PERM history
Large academic medical centers and regional hospital networks sponsor pediatric hospitalists through EB-2 and EB-3 far more consistently than small private practices. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history filtered by role and location before you apply.
Document progressive clinical experience before PERM filing
If you're pursuing EB-2 on the basis of a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience rather than an advanced degree, your employer needs contemporaneous employment records proving that progression. Gaps or unclear job titles in your work history can complicate the PERM audit defense.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your offer letter
Many hospitals will sponsor but won't volunteer the commitment in writing unless you ask. Get explicit language in your employment agreement covering which EB category the employer intends to file, who pays legal fees, and what happens to the petition if you change roles within the system.
Understand how priority dates affect your planning
If you were born in India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date may face a significant backlog even after PERM certification and I-140 approval. File the I-140 as early as possible to lock in your priority date, since it can transfer to a new employer's petition once approved.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment test before the job offer
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the pediatric hospitalist role. Work with your employer's immigration counsel early to ensure the job description used in recruitment exactly matches the duties PERM will certify, since discrepancies trigger audits.
Green Card Pediatric Hospitalist: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for pediatric hospitalists?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status. The process requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS and either adjustment of status or consular processing. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 categories have per-country annual limits that can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of India and China.
Which green card category typically applies to pediatric hospitalists?
Most pediatric hospitalists qualify under EB-2, which covers professionals with an advanced degree, such as an MD, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive clinical experience. Candidates with a medical degree from a foreign institution who hold only a bachelor's-equivalent credential may qualify under EB-3 as a professional. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the appropriate category based on your credentials and the job requirements.
How do I find hospital employers that sponsor green cards for pediatric hospitalist roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Academic medical centers, children's hospitals, and large regional health systems are the most consistent sponsors for pediatric hospitalists. Reviewing an employer's PERM filing history before applying tells you whether they have direct experience with this pathway, which reduces risk during your job search.
Can I change employers after my pediatric hospitalist PERM is filed?
You can change employers, but timing matters. AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Before that point, changing employers typically requires starting the PERM process over. Your approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition, which preserves your place in the queue.
What documentation strengthens a pediatric hospitalist PERM application?
Your employer needs to demonstrate that the position requires a pediatric hospitalist with your specific qualifications and that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Strong documentation includes board certification in pediatrics or pediatric hospital medicine, letters confirming subspecialty training, and a consistent employment history that matches the job description used in the DOL recruitment test. Discrepancies between your credentials and the PERM job description are the most common audit trigger.