Green Card Pediatric Surgeon Jobs
Pediatric surgeon roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. Board certification, fellowship training, and subspecialty credentials strengthen your sponsorship profile at children's hospitals and academic medical centers across the U.S.
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Penn State Health Medical Group LLC is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Surgeon to join our team in Hershey, PA at the Assistant Professor level.
Opportunity Details
- Join a team of 7 Pediatric Surgeons and 4 Advanced Practice Providers
- High quality academic and clinical program
- Pediatric surgeons take after-hours call exclusively for the Children’s Hospital
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
- Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Surgery
- Ability to acquire license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
- Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
- A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education and research/scholarly activity is necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
BENEFITS
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
LOCATION
Location: US:PA: Hershey
WORK TYPE
Work Type: Full Time
FTE
FTE: 1.0
SHIFT
Shift: Varied
HOURS
Hours: Varied
RECRUITER CONTACT
Please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
INTRODUCTION
Penn State Health Medical Group LLC is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Surgeon to join our team in Hershey, PA at the Assistant Professor level.
Opportunity Details
- Join a team of 7 Pediatric Surgeons and 4 Advanced Practice Providers
- High quality academic and clinical program
- Pediatric surgeons take after-hours call exclusively for the Children’s Hospital
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
- Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Surgery
- Ability to acquire license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
- Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
- A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education and research/scholarly activity is necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
BENEFITS
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
LOCATION
Location: US:PA: Hershey
WORK TYPE
Work Type: Full Time
FTE
FTE: 1.0
SHIFT
Shift: Varied
HOURS
Hours: Varied
RECRUITER CONTACT
Please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pediatric Surgeon
Translate your fellowship credentials for PERM
PERM job requirements must match your actual qualifications exactly. Document your pediatric surgery fellowship, board certification status, and any subspecialty training in a credentials package your employer can cite when defining the minimum job requirements.
Target children's hospitals with GME infrastructure
Academic children's hospitals and teaching institutions already maintain immigration counsel and PERM workflows for physician recruits. Prioritize these employers during your job search since standalone private practices rarely have the administrative capacity to sponsor green cards.
Confirm the EB category before accepting an offer
Pediatric surgeons typically qualify for EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals, but some employers file under EB-3. Your category affects priority date waiting times, especially if you're from India or China, so clarify this before signing your employment contract.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for pediatric surgeon openings wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to surface roles at institutions with active green card sponsorship history, so you apply where the pathway already exists.
Verify prevailing wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and practice location. Check OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know whether your offer satisfies Level I through Level IV wage requirements for your geographic area.
Coordinate PERM timing with your J-1 or H-1B status
If you're completing a J-1 visa waiver or holding H-1B visa status, your employer can file PERM concurrently with your nonimmigrant status but cannot file the I-485 until your priority date is current. Plan the sequence with your employer's immigration attorney to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Green Card Pediatric Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pediatric surgeon role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Pediatric surgery qualifies for both categories. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals, and most pediatric surgeons hold an MD plus fellowship training that satisfies this standard. EB-3 covers skilled workers and professionals and is sometimes used when employer preference or priority date strategy makes it advantageous. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category to file under based on the job requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a pediatric surgeon?
The green card path through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. There's no annual lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 level, though per-country backlogs can extend timelines for applicants from India and China. H-1B is capped at 85,000 per year and subject to lottery selection, while PERM is a regulatory process with no cap on petitions filed.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a pediatric surgeon position?
Your employer files an application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. This requires a defined recruitment period with documented advertising, typically lasting 30 to 60 days. Once DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM-to-I-140 stage commonly takes 12 to 24 months before adjustment of status can begin.
Where can I find pediatric surgeon jobs where employers are already set up to sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search pediatric surgeon openings filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to institutions that have never navigated PERM. Children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and large multispecialty health systems are the most common sponsors for this role, and Migrate Mate surfaces those opportunities directly.
Can a pediatric surgeon start the green card process while on a J-1 waiver or H-1B?
Yes. PERM can be filed while you hold J-1 waiver or H-1B status. Filing PERM and I-140 early locks in your priority date, which matters if your country of birth has a backlog. You can't file I-485 for adjustment of status until your priority date is current per the USCIS Visa Bulletin, but having an approved I-140 preserves your place in line and may allow H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules.