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Pulmonary physician roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer files on your behalf and permanently sponsors your U.S. residency. Hospitals and health systems routinely run PERM for board-eligible or board-certified pulmonologists, making this one of the more sponsorship-active subspecialties in academic and community medicine.
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Location
Greenville, Michigan, United States of America
Category
Clinical Support
Job Id
R221556
Job Type
Full time
Day (United States of America)
REGULAR
On-site
About United Hospital
Corewell Health United Hospital is a community hospital in Greenville, Michigan, with 49 acute-care beds and 39 long-term-care beds. We give patients access to physician specialists and sub-specialists, clinical quality, state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical and information technology. United Hospital is also a member of Partner in Children’s Health through Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and has earned national recognition from several organizations.
Are you passionate about improving the health of your community and helping patients achieve their best quality of life? We are seeking a full-time Exercise Specialist to join our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team in Greenville.
In this role, you will work in group settings and one-on-one with patients, providing individualized exercise guidance and education that empowers them to make lasting lifestyle changes. We are looking for a team member who is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences, values relationship-building, and understands the vital role of exercise and education in improving cardiovascular and pulmonary health.
Our multidisciplinary team includes Exercise Physiologists, Respiratory Therapists, and a Registered Dietitian, all working collaboratively to support patients enrolled in our Pulmonary Rehab and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs. Together, we create a welcoming and supportive environment focused on helping patients achieve their health goals and improve their overall well-being.
If you are committed to patient-centered care, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, and want to make a meaningful impact on the Greenville community, we encourage you to apply.
Scope of Work
Performs cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluation. May also analyze external cardiacs and assist in the implantable device management. Provides patient education related to heart healthy lifestyle choices.
- Plans, develops and conducts graded exercise testing.
- Monitors patient’s activity, physiological response, and adherence to the exercise sessions.
- Provides specific exercise prescription to individuals based on age, culture and orthopedic considerations. May also analyze external monitor findings utilizing appropriate technology and processes report according to protocol; and assist in management of patients with implantable devices, including but not limited to triage, entering and tracking data, reviewing remotes, performing in-clinic interrogations, and scheduling patients as needed.
- Provides patient education talking points and/or individual and group counseling and teaching regarding principles of a healthy lifestyle. May create and update educational materials.
- Assists with new employee orientation within department.
- Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Participates in research projects and on committees/task forces as member, consultant and/or chair.
- May flex to the medical program or surgical program as needed.
Qualifications
- Required Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field
- Preferred Master's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field
- Skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through less than 2 years of relevant experience in the following areas: conducting graded exercise testing, knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, risk factor identification/modification; basic electrocardiogram (EKG) knowledge or completion of an internship in Cardiac Rehab. Required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center, and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days required
- CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic; WITHIN 1 Year Congenital Heart Center 90 Days required
- CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Congenital Heart Center 1 Year required
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CRT-Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified (CEP) - ACSM American College of Sports Medicine Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic and Congenital Heart Center 180 Days required
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Ideal candidate will have completed a Clinical Internship in Cardiac or/and Pulmonary Rehab, or will possess experience in Cardiac or/and Pulmonary Rehab
- Ideal candidate will possess experience with patient interactions/patient care and will possess Epic experience if possible
- Cardiac or/and Pulmonary Rehab experience is ideal, but not necessary
- This is a Day Shift On-Site Position that will be Monday to Friday with varying Start Times
- This position will require:
- BLS - 90 Days
- ACLS - 90 Days
- CEP - 180 Days
- Parking On-Site
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Greenville Hospital - 615 S Bower - Greenville
Department Name
Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab - Greenville Hosp
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
Variable Day Shift Start Times
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Pulmonary Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
PERM labor certification for a pulmonologist requires proof of foreign medical graduate credentials. Confirm your ECFMG certification is current before employers begin recruitment, since DOL audits frequently request this documentation at the labor certification stage.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Academic medical centers, VA hospitals, and large hospital networks regularly sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for pulmonologists. Prioritize employers whose recruiting materials or HR teams explicitly reference green card sponsorship for subspecialty physicians, not just H-1B visa.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring pulmonology employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter pulmonary physician openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting roles where the PERM pathway is already established rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your contract
Get written employer commitment to PERM sponsorship before signing your employment agreement. Specify whether EB-2 or EB-3 will be filed, who covers attorney fees, and the timeline for initiating the PERM recruitment process after your start date.
Check prevailing wage before your offer stage
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for pulmonologist roles in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure for PERM to proceed, and gaps discovered late can delay or derail the filing.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 for your credentials
Board-certified pulmonologists typically qualify for EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. Fellowship training and subspecialty board certification support EB-2 classification, which can reduce your priority date wait compared to EB-3 for nationals of high-backlog countries.
Green Card Pulmonary Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do pulmonary physician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Pulmonary physicians qualify for both classifications depending on credentials and employer preference. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals, and fellowship-trained pulmonologists with board certification typically meet that standard. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree or higher, giving employers an alternative route if EB-2 documentation is more complex to establish.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for a pulmonologist?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and it has no annual lottery. The employer must complete a DOL-supervised recruitment process to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Unlike H-1B, there's no cap at the EB-3 level that affects most nationalities, though priority date backlogs can still affect nationals from high-demand countries at the EB-2 level.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a hospital hiring a pulmonologist?
The full PERM-to-green-card timeline typically runs two to five years depending on whether adjustment of status or consular processing is used, the employer's preparation, and any DOL audit. PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months after the recruitment period. Filing promptly after hire and choosing an employer experienced with physician sponsorship shortens the timeline meaningfully.
Where can I find pulmonary physician jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search pulmonary physician openings filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history. Many health systems that routinely file PERM for physicians don't always advertise it prominently in job postings, so searching a platform that surfaces sponsorship data directly saves significant research time during your job search.
Can a pulmonologist on a J-1 visa pursue PERM green card sponsorship?
A J-1 visa physician subject to the two-year home residency requirement must satisfy or waive that obligation before PERM-based adjustment of status can complete. Conrad 30 and interested government agency waivers are the two main routes. Securing a waiver-eligible position with an employer willing to file both the waiver and a subsequent PERM petition is the standard path forward.