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Regional Medical Director roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available. Health systems and managed care organizations regularly sponsor foreign-trained physicians and clinical leaders for permanent residency, making this one of the more sponsorship-active leadership tracks in U.S. healthcare.
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Take advantage of a rare opportunity to join TeamHealth’s clinical leadership team as a regional medical director within our post-acute care division. If hired for this role we ask that you live in, or relocate to, the Southwest region of the US (TX/FL).
In this role, you will lead a robust team within your region to maintain an outstanding culture that provides the highest level of patient care and experience. You will partner with clinical leaders, clinical educators, and medical directors to develop new business and improve current facility outcomes within the region.
The RMD is charged with overseeing the provision of services to clients, including clinical service delivery, and fiscal affairs related to their assigned region.
Responsibilities include…
- Provision of clinical leadership and coordination of clinical leaders, clinical educators, and medical directors along with leadership in new business development and existing portfolio
- Working in a regional dyad leadership model with the vice president of operations
- Participation in clinical rounding/facility medical directorship duties, should not exceed 20% of primary responsibilities
- Working closely with the VPO, clinical leaders, clinical educator and facility leadership will drive expectations that support the goals of consistent clinical performance to ensure optimal clinical outcomes, clinician experience, and patient experience
- Working collaboratively with the national clinical educator and senior vice president of medical affairs to drive value-based care performance improvement outcome goals
- Assuring clinicians are rounding consistently within facilities and mentoring clinicians to create positive outcomes to drive performance
- Supporting recruiting efforts to hire and retain clinicians who are passionate about post-acute care
- Ensuring the onboarding experience of clinicians and clinical leaders is comprehensive and positive
- Scheduling, attending and leading regional practice group meetings
- Contributing to the development of annual budgets with VPO and managing contracts and clinicians to meet budgetary expectations
- Participating in regional monthly operating reviews and quarterly practice review
- Responsible for implementing recommendations from quarterly practice reviews
- Mentorship and leadership of practice groups, clinicians and medical directors
- Leading national clinical initiatives under the SVP of medical affairs from conceptual phase through execution to improve quality care delivery, maximize efficiency and enhance both the clinician and the patient experience
Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification
- Five or more years of leadership experience managing clinicians
- A regional and/or national reputation in quality outcomes
- Experience and knowledge in evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, CMS pay-for-performance metrics and clinical information technology and implementation
- Possesses understanding of clinical workflow in both inpatient and post-acute setting with an interest in clinical information systems and outcomes measurement
- Understands major trends in healthcare and managed care, and is familiar with point of care products and medical informatics trends and tools
- The ideal candidate will have created the vision within their current function and raised broader issues, influencing overall organizational strategy, thereby contributing to the larger planning process and helping shape the future of the entire organization
- A track record of translating overarching organizational strategy into an effective, long-term action plan for the RMD function
Become an essential voice in leading TeamHealth Post-Acute Care and help carry on a tradition of perfecting the practice of medicine. We welcome the opportunity to share more information with you about your future as a part of TeamHealth.
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
- Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
- Ability to commute/relocate: Within the state of Florida (Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Miami) (required)
- Work location: in-person
About the City
Enjoy a perfect climate in a waterfront city with many of the nation's leading attractions. A large natural harbor on Florida's Gulf coast, the Tampa Bay area is an exciting place to call home. Enjoy pristine beaches, an abundance of private and public golf courses, world-class amusement attractions, museums, dining, shopping and all the trappings of a major metropolis and travel destination. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the sand at Anna Marie Island, a beach, pier and shopping attraction. Take the whole family to Busch Gardens for thrilling rides, wildlife viewing, live performances and more. In addition to these exciting attractions, Tampa offers a growing arts and cultural scene. The Dali Museum offers an extensive collection by the famous surrealist painter, Salvador Dali. For exciting nightlife, look no further than Ybor City known for its boutiques, shops, Cuban and Latin eateries, clubs and much more. Tampa Bay's Gulf Coast of Florida is near the sandy, white Gulf of Mexico beaches, where you can enjoy fishing, boating, golf, tennis and professional sports teams like the Buccaneers and Devil Rays. Explore all that Tampa has to offer!
Job Info
Encouraged to Apply: All
Post-Acute Care
Regional Medical Director
TeamHealth Post-Acute Care Practice
Tampa, FL
Full-Time
Opening 65107BR
Your Recruiter:
Jonathan_Back@teamhealth.com
Phone Number:
(937) 604-5360
Job Description
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to join TeamHealth’s clinical leadership team as a regional medical director within our post-acute care division. If hired for this role we ask that you live in, or relocate to, the Southwest region of the US (TX/FL).
In this role, you will lead a robust team within your region to maintain an outstanding culture that provides the highest level of patient care and experience. You will partner with clinical leaders, clinical educators, and medical directors to develop new business and improve current facility outcomes within the region.
The RMD is charged with overseeing the provision of services to clients, including clinical service delivery, and fiscal affairs related to their assigned region.
Responsibilities include…
- Provision of clinical leadership and coordination of clinical leaders, clinical educators, and medical directors along with leadership in new business development and existing portfolio
- Working in a regional dyad leadership model with the vice president of operations
- Participation in clinical rounding/facility medical directorship duties, should not exceed 20% of primary responsibilities
- Working closely with the VPO, clinical leaders, clinical educator and facility leadership will drive expectations that support the goals of consistent clinical performance to ensure optimal clinical outcomes, clinician experience, and patient experience
- Working collaboratively with the national clinical educator and senior vice president of medical affairs to drive value-based care performance improvement outcome goals
- Assuring clinicians are rounding consistently within facilities and mentoring clinicians to create positive outcomes to drive performance
- Supporting recruiting efforts to hire and retain clinicians who are passionate about post-acute care
- Ensuring the onboarding experience of clinicians and clinical leaders is comprehensive and positive
- Scheduling, attending and leading regional practice group meetings
- Contributing to the development of annual budgets with VPO and managing contracts and clinicians to meet budgetary expectations
- Participating in regional monthly operating reviews and quarterly practice review
- Responsible for implementing recommendations from quarterly practice reviews
- Mentorship and leadership of practice groups, clinicians and medical directors
- Leading national clinical initiatives under the SVP of medical affairs from conceptual phase through execution to improve quality care delivery, maximize efficiency and enhance both the clinician and the patient experience
Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification
- Five or more years of leadership experience managing clinicians
- A regional and/or national reputation in quality outcomes
- Experience and knowledge in evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, CMS pay-for-performance metrics and clinical information technology and implementation
- Possesses understanding of clinical workflow in both inpatient and post-acute setting with an interest in clinical information systems and outcomes measurement
- Understands major trends in healthcare and managed care, and is familiar with point of care products and medical informatics trends and tools
- The ideal candidate will have created the vision within their current function and raised broader issues, influencing overall organizational strategy, thereby contributing to the larger planning process and helping shape the future of the entire organization
- A track record of translating overarching organizational strategy into an effective, long-term action plan for the RMD function
Become an essential voice in leading TeamHealth Post-Acute Care and help carry on a tradition of perfecting the practice of medicine. We welcome the opportunity to share more information with you about your future as a part of TeamHealth.
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
- Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
- Ability to commute/relocate: Within the state of Florida (Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Miami) (required)
- Work location: in-person
About the City
Enjoy a perfect climate in a waterfront city with many of the nation's leading attractions. A large natural harbor on Florida's Gulf coast, the Tampa Bay area is an exciting place to call home. Enjoy pristine beaches, an abundance of private and public golf courses, world-class amusement attractions, museums, dining, shopping and all the trappings of a major metropolis and travel destination. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the sand at Anna Marie Island, a beach, pier and shopping attraction. Take the whole family to Busch Gardens for thrilling rides, wildlife viewing, live performances and more. In addition to these exciting attractions, Tampa offers a growing arts and cultural scene. The Dali Museum offers an extensive collection by the famous surrealist painter, Salvador Dali. For exciting nightlife, look no further than Ybor City known for its boutiques, shops, Cuban and Latin eateries, clubs and much more. Tampa Bay's Gulf Coast of Florida is near the sandy, white Gulf of Mexico beaches, where you can enjoy fishing, boating, golf, tennis and professional sports teams like the Buccaneers and Devil Rays. Explore all that Tampa has to offer!
Job Info
Encouraged to Apply: All
Post-Acute Care
Regional Medical Director
TeamHealth Post-Acute Care Practice
Tampa, FL
Full-Time
Opening 65107BR
Your Recruiter:
Jonathan_Back@teamhealth.com
Phone Number:
(937) 604-5360
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Regional Medical Director
Verify your degree qualifies for EB-2
Regional Medical Director roles typically require an MD or DO plus administrative experience, which satisfies EB-2 advanced-degree requirements. Confirm your foreign medical credential has been evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential assessment organization before your employer files.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks, managed care organizations, and multistate health plans file PERM applications far more frequently than single-site practices. Prioritize employers with dedicated HR immigration teams, as they already understand the DOL's labor certification audit requirements for physician leadership roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring employers
Search Regional Medical Director openings on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history. This cuts the time you spend cold-contacting recruiters at organizations that have never sponsored a permanent resident.
Negotiate PERM sponsorship into your offer letter
Ask for written confirmation that the employer will cover PERM labor certification and I-140 petition costs before signing. Some health systems offer sponsorship only after a probationary period, which can delay your priority date by 12 months or more.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting a salary offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and location before PERM can be certified. Run the job title and geographic area through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered compensation meets or exceeds the required wage level.
Understand how country of birth affects your green card timeline
EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs vary significantly by country of birth, not citizenship. Nationals of India and China often face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval, so your employer's PERM filing date, not your job start date, determines your place in the queue.
Green Card Regional Medical Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Medical Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Regional Medical Director positions qualify for EB-2 because they require an MD, DO, or equivalent advanced degree plus significant clinical leadership experience. If the role is framed more broadly or the employer files under EB-3, the skilled worker category applies. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits the specific job description and minimum requirements documented in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa status is temporary, subject to an annual cap and lottery, and must be renewed every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle and no lottery. For Regional Medical Director candidates, this distinction matters because leadership roles in health systems often require long-term planning horizons that H-1B's uncertainty makes difficult for both the employer and the sponsored professional.
How long does the PERM process take for a Regional Medical Director position?
The PERM labor certification phase currently takes six to twelve months at DOL, followed by the I-140 petition at USCIS. If your country of birth has no visa backlog in the EB-2 or EB-3 category, adjustment of status or consular processing can follow relatively quickly. Nationals from backlogged countries may wait additional years after I-140 approval before a visa number becomes available.
Where can I find Regional Medical Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Regional Medical Director openings filtered by employers with documented PERM and employment-based green card filing history. This is more reliable than filtering by self-reported 'visa sponsorship' checkboxes on general job boards, which often include only H-1B and exclude PERM-specific sponsorship commitments.
Can a Regional Medical Director employer sponsor me if I'm currently on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers routinely initiate PERM labor certification while you remain on H-1B status. Your H-1B and the PERM process run concurrently, so there is no need to choose between maintaining current work authorization and beginning the permanent residency path. Once your I-140 is approved, you may also qualify to extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year limit under AC21 portability rules.