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Primary Care Physician roles at federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and large hospital systems regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, covering the I-140 petition and adjustment of status steps. Understanding which practice settings actively pursue sponsorship gives you a real advantage in your search.
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ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a bi-lingual Adult Primary Care Physician to join our team in Kensington, CT at Solano Medical. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Explore opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment
- Seeking bi-lingual Physician (Spanish)
- Compensation guarantee + Supplemental Income Opportunities
- (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends
- Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance
- Partner and collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams
- Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
- Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
- Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Adult Medicine - Primary Care
- National backing (Optum) with local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
- Intentional and Individualized Orientation schedule to support transition plan
- Seeking a PART-TIME commitment or FULL-TIME (if more interested)
WHAT MAKES AN OPTUM ORGANIZATION DIFFERENT?
- Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Competitive compensation - (3yr) Guarantee with Quality + Productivity incentives
- Supplemental Income Opportunities
- Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance
- Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
- Loan repayment support program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount
- Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Physician partnership and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum
- High earning potential while focusing on Quality vs Quantity
ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients - and their communities - the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a bi-lingual Adult Primary Care Physician to join our team in Kensington, CT at Solano Medical. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Explore opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Physician-led, patient-centered, team-based, supportive primary care environment
- Seeking bi-lingual Physician (Spanish)
- Compensation guarantee + Supplemental Income Opportunities
- (optional) On-Call, No Evenings nor Weekends
- Moderate scheduling templates promoting Work and Life Balance
- Partner and collaborate with strong Advanced Practice Clinicians and care teams
- Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
- Growth, Teaching, and Leadership Opportunities (if interested)
- Multiple practice locations across Connecticut in Adult Medicine - Primary Care
- National backing (Optum) with local pulse and culture (ProHealth Physicians)
- Intentional and Individualized Orientation schedule to support transition plan
- Seeking a PART-TIME commitment or FULL-TIME (if more interested)
WHAT MAKES AN OPTUM ORGANIZATION DIFFERENT?
- Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Competitive compensation - (3yr) Guarantee with Quality + Productivity incentives
- Supplemental Income Opportunities
- Dedicated PTO and CME time and allowance
- Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
- Loan repayment support program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG Stock) at discount
- Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Physician partnership and incentive for growth opportunities with Optum
- High earning potential while focusing on Quality vs Quantity
ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients - and their communities - the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Unrestricted licensure in the state of (Connecticut) or ability to obtain prior to start
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active, unrestricted CSR and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
An MD from a foreign medical school satisfies the advanced-degree requirement for EB-2, but ECFMG certification and an active U.S. medical license are prerequisites most PERM-filing employers require before initiating the petition.
Target shortage-designated practice settings first
Federally Qualified Health Centers and rural Health Professional Shortage Areas file PERM petitions far more often than private practices. These employers routinely sponsor foreign physicians because domestic recruitment alone can't fill their vacancies.
Search green-card-sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Primary Care Physician openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to practices that have never filed a PERM petition.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Get the employer's commitment to initiate PERM within a defined timeframe written into the employment agreement. Without this, sponsorship can stall indefinitely after you start, leaving you on a temporary status longer than planned.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
EB-3 is current for most nationalities, but Indian and Chinese-born physicians face multi-year backlogs. Your employer's PERM approval date becomes your priority date, so filing sooner directly shortens the total wait for permanent residency.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting a role
DOL sets four wage levels for each occupation and metro area through OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the level your employer certifies on the LCA, and a mismatch can trigger an audit or denial.
Green Card Primary Care Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Primary Care Physician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Primary Care Physician positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how the employer structures the petition. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree, which an MD satisfies. EB-3 covers the same role as a skilled worker position. Many employers file under EB-2 because the degree requirement is straightforward to document for physicians.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a physician?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at six years without an approved I-140, and cap-subject slots are lottery-dependent. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process takes longer upfront, but it runs concurrently with your H-1B status, so you can pursue both paths simultaneously without losing work authorization.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Primary Care Physician for a green card?
Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health clinics, Veterans Affairs facilities, and large integrated health systems file PERM petitions regularly because physician shortages make domestic recruitment difficult to prove. Private solo practices rarely sponsor because the administrative burden is high relative to their size. Focusing your search on shortage-area employers significantly improves your chances of finding a willing sponsor.
How long does the green card process take for a Primary Care Physician?
The full process from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years for most nationalities, assuming EB-3 or EB-2 is current on the Visa Bulletin. PERM labor certification itself takes six to eighteen months at DOL. Indian and Chinese-born physicians face longer waits due to per-country backlog. Filing as early as possible in your employment is the most effective way to reduce total wait time.
Where can I find Primary Care Physician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Primary Care Physician roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not applying blindly and then discovering the practice has never filed a PERM petition. Filtering by sponsorship history before you apply saves significant time and avoids the frustration of negotiating sponsorship from scratch with every employer you contact.