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Physician roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer files on your behalf after completing the DOL's recruitment process. Hospitals, health systems, and group practices routinely sponsor foreign-trained physicians, particularly in primary care and underserved area shortages. Permanent residency means no visa renewals, no lottery exposure, and no employer-tied nonimmigrant status.
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Family Medicine with Surgical Obstetrics Physician
MaineHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology – Franklin Hospital | Farmington, Maine
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician with Surgical Obstetrics training to join our established team of three physicians and one Certified Nurse Midwife.
This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive obstetrical care in a collaborative rural setting, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, vaginal births, Cesarean sections, postpartum care, and newborn care. Candidates may practice exclusively in obstetrics or combine obstetrics with a primary care role, depending on their interests and qualifications. Shared call responsibilities are approximately 1:4.
As a Level I Maternal Center and the only inpatient hospital in Franklin County, Franklin Hospital delivers approximately 250 babies annually and provides the unique opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while benefiting from the resources of MaineHealth. Physicians enjoy strong clinical support, a fully integrated Epic EMR, and access to subspecialists in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency
- Surgical Obstetrics Fellowship training with competency in Cesarean delivery
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
This role offers:
- Community-focused practice serving a close-knit rural population.
- Opportunity to grow and develop teaching and research experiences and work with both residents and medical students.
- Academic affiliation with Maine Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine
- Leadership development opportunities
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, claims-based medical malpractice insurance through Medical Mutual, life and disability coverage, loan repayment options and relocation assistance.
- Employer matched 403(b) plans as well as 457(B) available.
- We are a designated National Health Service Corps site which allow primary care physicians to participate in additional competitive loan repayment programs through NHSC. We also are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Program.
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 $297,500.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
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.
Farmington, Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreation. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Farmington is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views including the pristine Rangeley lakes region and bustling downtown with a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Family ski resorts, including Sugarloaf and Saddleback, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Farmington an exceptional place to call home.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
For more information, please apply and/or contact Donna Lafean, Physician & APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org
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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Family Medicine with Surgical Obstetrics Physician
MaineHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology – Franklin Hospital | Farmington, Maine
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician with Surgical Obstetrics training to join our established team of three physicians and one Certified Nurse Midwife.
This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive obstetrical care in a collaborative rural setting, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, vaginal births, Cesarean sections, postpartum care, and newborn care. Candidates may practice exclusively in obstetrics or combine obstetrics with a primary care role, depending on their interests and qualifications. Shared call responsibilities are approximately 1:4.
As a Level I Maternal Center and the only inpatient hospital in Franklin County, Franklin Hospital delivers approximately 250 babies annually and provides the unique opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while benefiting from the resources of MaineHealth. Physicians enjoy strong clinical support, a fully integrated Epic EMR, and access to subspecialists in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency
- Surgical Obstetrics Fellowship training with competency in Cesarean delivery
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
This role offers:
- Community-focused practice serving a close-knit rural population.
- Opportunity to grow and develop teaching and research experiences and work with both residents and medical students.
- Academic affiliation with Maine Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine
- Leadership development opportunities
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, claims-based medical malpractice insurance through Medical Mutual, life and disability coverage, loan repayment options and relocation assistance.
- Employer matched 403(b) plans as well as 457(B) available.
- We are a designated National Health Service Corps site which allow primary care physicians to participate in additional competitive loan repayment programs through NHSC. We also are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Program.
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 $297,500.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
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.
Farmington, Maine, is a scenic affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreation. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Farmington is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views including the pristine Rangeley lakes region and bustling downtown with a distinct local flavor and the home of the University of Maine at Farmington. Family ski resorts, including Sugarloaf and Saddleback, are less than an hour away. Excellent public and private schools and a variety of housing options make Farmington an exceptional place to call home.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
For more information, please apply and/or contact Donna Lafean, Physician & APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org
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 as a Physician
Verify your medical credentials meet USCIS standards
Foreign medical degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before your employer files the I-140. Obtain an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates credential report and confirm your residency completion documents are in order before starting the PERM process.
Target hospitals in Health Professional Shortage Areas
Facilities in federally designated shortage areas have stronger documented recruitment need, which strengthens the PERM application and can accelerate DOL review. Geographic targeting based on shortage designations is a practical filter that most applicants overlook when building their search list.
Search green-card-sponsoring physician employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter physician roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Seeing which health systems have completed PERM filings for physicians cuts your employer research time significantly.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your prospective employer
Physician roles typically qualify under both categories, but the employer controls which track they file. EB-2 requires the position to specify an advanced degree; EB-3 covers professional roles. Your priority date wait time depends on which category is filed and your country of birth.
Request the PERM timeline upfront before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification currently takes many months at DOL before the I-140 can be filed. Ask the employer at the offer stage whether they use a dedicated immigration counsel and whether PERM recruitment has already started, since some hospital systems initiate it before extending an offer.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to validate your offered salary
Your employer's PERM filing must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specialty and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiations close to confirm the offer clears DOL's wage floor for your specific SOC code and experience level.
Green Card Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do physician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most physician positions qualify under both EB-2 and EB-3, depending on how the employer structures the job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role specifies a master's-level or doctoral-level degree, which a medical degree satisfies. EB-3 covers professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Your employer and their immigration counsel typically decide which category fits the position before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for physicians?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and tied to a specific employer, with an annual lottery for most cap-subject petitions. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is a permanent pathway with no lottery at the EB-3 level and no recurring renewals once you receive your card. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and adjustment of status take considerably longer than an initial H-1B approval, often multiple years depending on your country of birth.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a physician employer?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This includes specific advertising steps, documentation of all applicants considered, and a prevailing wage determination from DOL. Once DOL certifies the PERM application, the employer files the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. The entire sequence must be completed before you can file for adjustment of status.
Can I find physician employers who already sponsor green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search physician roles specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on health systems and hospitals that have already completed PERM filings for physicians rather than approaching employers unfamiliar with the process.
Does having J-1 waiver obligations affect my green card sponsorship eligibility?
If you completed a J-1 visa residency or fellowship, you may be subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement before changing to most nonimmigrant statuses or adjusting to permanent residence. A J-1 waiver, often obtained through a Conrad 30 state health department program or a federal agency, removes that requirement. Your employer's immigration counsel should confirm your waiver status is resolved before initiating the PERM process.