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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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***$10,000 Sign on Bonus RN> 1yr 3yr Commitment external applicants only***
Position Highlights: CT8 Cardio/Pulm/Med/Surg
Number of beds on unit: 50 beds (divided between 2, A side with 24 beds and B side with 26 beds)
Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Primarily cardiac patients with cardiac drips and post cardiac procedures, pulmonary patients and medical-surgical overflow with a variety of diagnoses. Adult population over 17 years of age.
Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6
Department culture and resources: Fast paced unit with medically complex patients. Unit relies on strong communication skills between all team members, especially with the Heart and Vascular Institute procedural area. Supportive teamwork is crucial among team members on the unit to provide high quality care. New and experienced team members empower each other to drive new patient care initiatives and promote a culture of inclusion.
Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Skills include: Full head-to-toe assessments, initiation and management of cardiac drips, interrogation of cardiac devices, pre and post procedural care including cardiac catheterization, pacemaker/ICD placement, ablation and revascularization; administration of medication via multiple routes, communication with interdisciplinary teams. Equipment used: IV pumps, wound vacs, telemetry monitoring, tube feeding pumps, Zoll defibrillator and electronic EMR. Basic BLS (within 30 days of hire) and ACLS (within 1 year of hire).
Responsibilities:
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. Collaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and family. Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects. Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs. Discharge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospital. Document all care using EMR. Ensure team huddles are occurring. Evaluation of patients. Delegate with appropriate follow-up. Answer call lights. Ensure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of care. Conflict management. Professional communication with all team members.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA).
Education: Associate's Degree; H.S. Diploma/GED.
Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Salary Range:
The compensation range for this position is $38.93 per hour - $63.35 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Overview:
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus RN> 1yr 3yr Commitment external applicants only***
Position Highlights: CT8 Cardio/Pulm/Med/Surg
Number of beds on unit: 50 beds (divided between 2, A side with 24 beds and B side with 26 beds)
Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Primarily cardiac patients with cardiac drips and post cardiac procedures, pulmonary patients and medical-surgical overflow with a variety of diagnoses. Adult population over 17 years of age.
Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6
Department culture and resources: Fast paced unit with medically complex patients. Unit relies on strong communication skills between all team members, especially with the Heart and Vascular Institute procedural area. Supportive teamwork is crucial among team members on the unit to provide high quality care. New and experienced team members empower each other to drive new patient care initiatives and promote a culture of inclusion.
Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Skills include: Full head-to-toe assessments, initiation and management of cardiac drips, interrogation of cardiac devices, pre and post procedural care including cardiac catheterization, pacemaker/ICD placement, ablation and revascularization; administration of medication via multiple routes, communication with interdisciplinary teams. Equipment used: IV pumps, wound vacs, telemetry monitoring, tube feeding pumps, Zoll defibrillator and electronic EMR. Basic BLS (within 30 days of hire) and ACLS (within 1 year of hire).
Responsibilities:
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. Collaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and family. Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects. Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs. Discharge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospital. Document all care using EMR. Ensure team huddles are occurring. Evaluation of patients. Delegate with appropriate follow-up. Answer call lights. Ensure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of care. Conflict management. Professional communication with all team members.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA).
Education: Associate's Degree; H.S. Diploma/GED.
Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Salary Range:
The compensation range for this position is $38.93 per hour - $63.35 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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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.