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Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics is seeking a board certified/board eligible Pediatrician to join their practice in Kernersville, NC. NH Forsyth Pediatrics is a well-established and growing practice. The practice includes 7 physicians, 10 APPs, nurses and patient-focused administrative support staff. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM and weekend after hours. The practice has four locations in the Greater Winston-Salem area. The practice has a lab in office. The providers typically work 4 days a week and share in call responsibilities with some weekend call and clinic coverage for the weekend operations.
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, the Greater Winston-Salem area offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, top-rated schools, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, and easy access to both the mountains and the coast. The region's strong healthcare community, growing economy, and welcoming neighborhoods make it an ideal place to build a career and call home.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 2-year salary guarantee
- NH Medical Group employed
- Medical and Retirement Benefits
- Relocation Allowance
- CME Allowance
- System wide EHR-Epic
- Malpractice
- Work-Life balance
Novant Health Medical Group
- Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
- Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
- Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems
- Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.
What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?
- A commitment to patient centered care and our model of spending more time with each patient, and creating a seamless system of care for our patients are the foundations of our success
- Sharing a philosophy of putting high value on the patient experience
- Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
- The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,800 physicians and over 35,000 employees who provide care at nearly 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics.
- In 2022, Novant Health was included on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers and America’s Best-in-State Employers list. The Disability Equality Index also named Novant Health on its Best Places to Work list.
- In 2021, Novant Health reported $1.1 billion in total community benefit, including $192.7 million in financial assistance to members of the communities we serve.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Join us, and let’s transform healthcare together.
#NHMGphysicians
INTRODUCTION
Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics is seeking a board certified/board eligible Pediatrician to join their practice in Kernersville, NC. NH Forsyth Pediatrics is a well-established and growing practice. The practice includes 7 physicians, 10 APPs, nurses and patient-focused administrative support staff. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM and weekend after hours. The practice has four locations in the Greater Winston-Salem area. The practice has a lab in office. The providers typically work 4 days a week and share in call responsibilities with some weekend call and clinic coverage for the weekend operations.
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, the Greater Winston-Salem area offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, top-rated schools, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, and easy access to both the mountains and the coast. The region's strong healthcare community, growing economy, and welcoming neighborhoods make it an ideal place to build a career and call home.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 2-year salary guarantee
- NH Medical Group employed
- Medical and Retirement Benefits
- Relocation Allowance
- CME Allowance
- System wide EHR-Epic
- Malpractice
- Work-Life balance
Novant Health Medical Group
- Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
- Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
- Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems
- Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.
What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?
- A commitment to patient centered care and our model of spending more time with each patient, and creating a seamless system of care for our patients are the foundations of our success
- Sharing a philosophy of putting high value on the patient experience
- Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
- The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,800 physicians and over 35,000 employees who provide care at nearly 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics.
- In 2022, Novant Health was included on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers and America’s Best-in-State Employers list. The Disability Equality Index also named Novant Health on its Best Places to Work list.
- In 2021, Novant Health reported $1.1 billion in total community benefit, including $192.7 million in financial assistance to members of the communities we serve.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Join us, and let’s transform healthcare together.
#NHMGphysicians
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pediatrician
Verify your PERM wage tier early
Before applying, look up the prevailing wage for your target city using the OFLC Wage Search. Pediatricians are typically classified at wage level III or IV, and your offered salary must meet or exceed that threshold before PERM can be filed.
Target hospitals with J-1 waiver history
Facilities that have previously sponsored J-1 visa Conrad 30 waivers are already familiar with physician immigration paperwork and are far more likely to follow through with PERM and I-140 sponsorship for pediatricians than those with no prior foreign-physician hiring experience.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship activity for pediatric roles. Searching by city and specialty lets you focus your applications on practices and health systems already committed to the PERM process.
Secure ECFMG certification before employer negotiations
Your Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification must be in hand before any employer can realistically begin PERM. Delays in ECFMG status are a common reason pediatrician PERM filings stall, so resolve any credential gaps before you receive an offer.
Understand how the PERM recruitment test affects your timeline
DOL requires your sponsoring employer to conduct a good-faith recruitment test before certifying your PERM application. For pediatrician roles, this process typically involves advertising the position and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied, which adds several months before filing.
File I-485 or track your priority date as soon as I-140 is approved
Once USCIS approves your I-140 petition, your priority date is locked in. Nationals of high-demand countries like India and China may face significant backlogs before a visa number becomes available, so check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to track your place in the queue.
Green Card Pediatrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers pediatricians: EB-2 or EB-3?
Most pediatricians qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree. A U.S. residency or fellowship effectively satisfies this standard, and a foreign medical degree plus a completed residency program typically meets it as well. EB-3 is available for pediatricians who hold a qualifying bachelor's degree and at least two years of progressive experience, though EB-2 is the more common path for licensed physicians.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for pediatricians?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years in most cases, and requires an employer to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is permanent and requires PERM labor certification instead, a more intensive DOL process that includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal employer recruitment test. Priority date backlogs can also apply depending on your country of birth, something H-1B holders moving to permanent residence should factor into their planning.
How do I find pediatric employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship activity, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus on health systems and pediatric practices that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to commit to the multi-year sponsorship timeline.
Can I change hospitals after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 job portability you can change employers once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new position is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your priority date carries with you as long as your original I-140 was approved, so a move to a different pediatric employer or practice setting does not necessarily restart the clock.
What makes PERM labor certification more complex for pediatricians than for other roles?
DOL requires the sponsoring employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position, which means conducting a documented recruitment campaign including job postings, reviewing applications, and recording rejection reasons. For pediatricians, state medical licensure requirements and subspecialty credentials can complicate the job description, and any mismatch between the PERM job duties and your actual role can jeopardize the certification or a later I-485 filing.