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Physician Advisor jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Most roles qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for board-certified physicians with qualifying experience. Priority date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is seeking a part-time (.5 FTE) Physician Advisor for AHN East, supporting Forbes Hospital in Monroeville as the primary site and Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights as the secondary site.
ROLE OVERVIEW
AHN’s regional model aligns hospitals within defined geographic markets to strengthen local leadership, operational coordination, and access to consistent network resources and standards. Within AHN East, this Physician Advisor supports both Forbes Hospital and Allegheny Valley Hospital while working with site leaders and network partners to advance shared quality, utilization, and patient-flow priorities. The Physician Advisor promotes clinically appropriate, cost-effective care by aligning patient needs with regulatory and payer requirements for medical necessity, level of care, and care setting. The role performs level-of-care reviews, supports denial prevention and appeals, and conducts peer-to-peer discussions with payer medical directors. Working closely with physicians, case management, utilization management, nursing, coding, clinical documentation, and hospital leadership, the Physician Advisor also contributes to quality and patient-throughput initiatives and serves as an active member of the Utilization Management Committee. The position reports to the Chief Quality Officer and the Medical Director of Physician Advisors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a regular onsite presence primarily at Forbes Hospital within a hybrid work model, with intermittent presence at Allegheny Valley Hospital focused largely on education and engagement with hospital executive leadership.
- Review admissions, observation services, continued stays, and ancillary services for medical necessity, level-of-care accuracy, and appropriate care setting.
- Collaborate with attending physicians, case managers, utilization management nurses, nursing leaders, and hospital leadership to resolve complex cases and support timely care progression.
- Conduct peer-to-peer discussions with payer medical directors and support authorization, denial prevention, and appeal activities.
- Monitor observation cases, communicate status recommendations, and facilitate established escalation and review processes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to improve quality, care coordination, throughput, and length of stay.
- Provide clinical expertise and education to medical staff, residents, case management, and utilization management teams on medical necessity, documentation, observation status, and payer requirements.
- Partner with coding and clinical documentation specialists to strengthen documentation accuracy and support appropriate reimbursement.
- Serve as an active member of the Utilization Management Committee and provide physician leadership for case management, observation, and throughput priorities.
- Review performance dashboards, identify trends, and lead action plans when utilization or throughput goals are not met.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- MD or DO degree.
- Board certification in a medical specialty or subspecialty.
- At least five years of clinical practice experience in a hospital setting.
- Eligibility for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license, with licensure required before employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff credentials within Allegheny Health Network.
Preferred:
- Certification or advanced training in physician advising, healthcare quality, or utilization management.
- Experience as a Physician Advisor in an acute-care setting.
- Experience leading cross-functional work within a large health system.
- Experience working within an integrated payer-provider organization.
WHAT AHN OFFERS
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive medical benefits.
- Sign-on bonus.
- CME allowance.
- EY financial-planning services, including student-loan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness support.
- 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans with immediate vesting.
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Loan-repayment assistance for qualified candidates.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace.
WHY AHN?
AHN is an integrated healthcare network with a century-long commitment to exceptional care. Across 14 hospitals, more than 250 care locations, and 3,000+ physicians, AHN combines clinical expertise, innovation, and strategic partnerships to improve the health experience for patients and communities.
WHY PITTSBURGH?
Pittsburgh offers a vibrant, affordable place to live and work, with nationally recognized healthcare innovation, highly regarded universities, diverse neighborhoods, professional sports, a strong culinary scene, and abundant indoor and outdoor activities.
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Carissa Johnston | Physician Recruiter | Carissa.Johnston@ahn.org | 412-527-5941
INTRODUCTION
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is seeking a part-time (.5 FTE) Physician Advisor for AHN East, supporting Forbes Hospital in Monroeville as the primary site and Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights as the secondary site.
ROLE OVERVIEW
AHN’s regional model aligns hospitals within defined geographic markets to strengthen local leadership, operational coordination, and access to consistent network resources and standards. Within AHN East, this Physician Advisor supports both Forbes Hospital and Allegheny Valley Hospital while working with site leaders and network partners to advance shared quality, utilization, and patient-flow priorities. The Physician Advisor promotes clinically appropriate, cost-effective care by aligning patient needs with regulatory and payer requirements for medical necessity, level of care, and care setting. The role performs level-of-care reviews, supports denial prevention and appeals, and conducts peer-to-peer discussions with payer medical directors. Working closely with physicians, case management, utilization management, nursing, coding, clinical documentation, and hospital leadership, the Physician Advisor also contributes to quality and patient-throughput initiatives and serves as an active member of the Utilization Management Committee. The position reports to the Chief Quality Officer and the Medical Director of Physician Advisors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a regular onsite presence primarily at Forbes Hospital within a hybrid work model, with intermittent presence at Allegheny Valley Hospital focused largely on education and engagement with hospital executive leadership.
- Review admissions, observation services, continued stays, and ancillary services for medical necessity, level-of-care accuracy, and appropriate care setting.
- Collaborate with attending physicians, case managers, utilization management nurses, nursing leaders, and hospital leadership to resolve complex cases and support timely care progression.
- Conduct peer-to-peer discussions with payer medical directors and support authorization, denial prevention, and appeal activities.
- Monitor observation cases, communicate status recommendations, and facilitate established escalation and review processes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to improve quality, care coordination, throughput, and length of stay.
- Provide clinical expertise and education to medical staff, residents, case management, and utilization management teams on medical necessity, documentation, observation status, and payer requirements.
- Partner with coding and clinical documentation specialists to strengthen documentation accuracy and support appropriate reimbursement.
- Serve as an active member of the Utilization Management Committee and provide physician leadership for case management, observation, and throughput priorities.
- Review performance dashboards, identify trends, and lead action plans when utilization or throughput goals are not met.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- MD or DO degree.
- Board certification in a medical specialty or subspecialty.
- At least five years of clinical practice experience in a hospital setting.
- Eligibility for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license, with licensure required before employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff credentials within Allegheny Health Network.
Preferred:
- Certification or advanced training in physician advising, healthcare quality, or utilization management.
- Experience as a Physician Advisor in an acute-care setting.
- Experience leading cross-functional work within a large health system.
- Experience working within an integrated payer-provider organization.
WHAT AHN OFFERS
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive medical benefits.
- Sign-on bonus.
- CME allowance.
- EY financial-planning services, including student-loan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness support.
- 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans with immediate vesting.
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Loan-repayment assistance for qualified candidates.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace.
WHY AHN?
AHN is an integrated healthcare network with a century-long commitment to exceptional care. Across 14 hospitals, more than 250 care locations, and 3,000+ physicians, AHN combines clinical expertise, innovation, and strategic partnerships to improve the health experience for patients and communities.
WHY PITTSBURGH?
Pittsburgh offers a vibrant, affordable place to live and work, with nationally recognized healthcare innovation, highly regarded universities, diverse neighborhoods, professional sports, a strong culinary scene, and abundant indoor and outdoor activities.
Apply or Learn More
Carissa Johnston | Physician Recruiter | Carissa.Johnston@ahn.org | 412-527-5941
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Physician Advisor
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers Physician Advisors with an M.D. or D.O. plus relevant clinical or utilization management experience. If your degree is from a foreign medical school, confirm USCIS accepts it as equivalent to a U.S. professional degree before targeting EB-2 roles.
Look up prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for Physician Advisors in your target city. PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed that level, so knowing the floor before negotiations helps you avoid offers that will fail the certification test.
Target health systems with established PERM pipelines
Large hospital networks and managed care organizations file PERM regularly for Physician Advisor roles. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active green card sponsorship history in utilization management and clinical documentation, filtered by location and job category.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before accepting an offer
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, which includes posting the role publicly and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Ask your prospective employer whether they've completed this process recently or plan to restart it for your hire.
Check your O*NET occupation code early
Physician Advisor duties can map to more than one O*NET code depending on whether the role emphasizes clinical review, case management, or quality improvement. Confirm the correct SOC code with your employer before PERM is filed, since misclassification can trigger a denial.
Track your priority date if your country has backlogs
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals of India and China face significant backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to understand your place in the queue.
Green Card Physician Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Physician Advisor roles?
Most Physician Advisor positions qualify under EB-2, since the role typically requires an M.D. or D.O. and years of clinical experience, meeting the advanced-degree standard. EB-3 is available for board-certified physicians who hold a bachelor's-level equivalent plus two or more years of qualifying experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will confirm the appropriate category based on the specific job duties and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Physician Advisors?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization for up to six years and requires an LCA filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification, where the employer must demonstrate through a formal recruitment test that no qualified U.S. worker is available, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Priority date backlogs can extend the total timeline significantly depending on your country of birth.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Physician Advisor role?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with documented green card sponsorship history in clinical documentation, utilization management, and physician advisory roles. Many hospitals and managed care organizations sponsor routinely but don't advertise it prominently in job postings. Targeting employers with an established PERM filing history reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities where the employer is unfamiliar with or reluctant to complete the process.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
AC21 job portability allows you to change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can be retained and carried to a new employer's petition even if the original employer withdraws the I-140, as long as the new petition is filed in the same preference category. These are two distinct protections, and both require careful coordination with an immigration attorney.
What happens during the PERM labor certification step for Physician Advisors?
The employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor after completing a prevailing wage determination and a mandatory recruitment test. The recruitment test requires advertising the Physician Advisor position through specific channels, including print and online postings, and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. DOL reviews the application and either certifies it or issues an audit. Once certified, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS to formally sponsor your permanent residence.