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Rheumatologist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Academic medical centers, multi-specialty groups, and health systems routinely sponsor foreign physicians in this specialty, particularly in underserved regions where rheumatology coverage is thin.
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Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Responsibilities
Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Rheumatologist to join its Department of Rheumatology. In addition to clinical duties, the position offers opportunities to engage in education, research, and administrative activities, based on interest and experience.
The Department seeks candidates who can add complementary interest and expertise in areas such as inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune connective tissue diseases and general Rheumatology. The ability to perform ultrasound assisted procedures independently would be an asset. You will be joining a team of three Rheumatologists in Wisconsin, along with two Advance Practice Providers based in La Crosse.
A career as a Mayo Clinic Physician isn’t just challenging and fulfilling – it is life-changing. At Mayo Clinic, you have at your fingertips the most talented, experienced physicians in the world – ready to collaborate with you to find answers for our patients. It’s an environment with plenty of options to grow professionally, where you and your colleagues will continue to inspire one another.
The primary practice location will be our Outpatient Clinic in Onalaska, WI, which is about 10 minutes from our La Crosse Hospital and Clinic. Specific details will be discussed during the application process.
La Crosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center.
Qualifications
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for Medical Licensure in Wisconsin
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic 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.
Recruiter
Mariano Vassallo
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Responsibilities
Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Rheumatologist to join its Department of Rheumatology. In addition to clinical duties, the position offers opportunities to engage in education, research, and administrative activities, based on interest and experience.
The Department seeks candidates who can add complementary interest and expertise in areas such as inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune connective tissue diseases and general Rheumatology. The ability to perform ultrasound assisted procedures independently would be an asset. You will be joining a team of three Rheumatologists in Wisconsin, along with two Advance Practice Providers based in La Crosse.
A career as a Mayo Clinic Physician isn’t just challenging and fulfilling – it is life-changing. At Mayo Clinic, you have at your fingertips the most talented, experienced physicians in the world – ready to collaborate with you to find answers for our patients. It’s an environment with plenty of options to grow professionally, where you and your colleagues will continue to inspire one another.
The primary practice location will be our Outpatient Clinic in Onalaska, WI, which is about 10 minutes from our La Crosse Hospital and Clinic. Specific details will be discussed during the application process.
La Crosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center.
Qualifications
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for Medical Licensure in Wisconsin
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic 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.
Recruiter
Mariano Vassallo
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Rheumatologist
Verify your medical credentials meet PERM requirements
PERM requires your foreign medical degree and residency to satisfy the job's stated minimum requirements. ECFMG certification and a valid state medical license are typically prerequisites before an employer can file, so confirm both are current before engaging sponsors.
Target health systems with documented PERM filing history
Academic medical centers and multi-specialty groups that have sponsored rheumatologists before already have immigration counsel and HR workflows in place. Focusing your search on those employers shortens the time from offer to PERM filing significantly.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter rheumatologist openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. That narrows your search to organizations already familiar with the PERM process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Use OFLC Wage Search to negotiate prevailing wage compliance
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up the wage level in OFLC Wage Search before your offer discussion so you can flag any gaps that could delay the PERM filing later.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before your employer files
Rheumatology positions typically qualify for EB-2 given the specialty degree requirement, but your employer's counsel may file under EB-3 for strategic reasons tied to your country's priority date backlog. Confirm which category applies to your case early.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time. Securing a job offer while your priority date is favorable can save months off the total green card timeline.
Green Card Rheumatologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do rheumatologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Rheumatology qualifies for both categories. EB-2 applies because the role requires a medical degree and board-eligible or board-certified specialty training, meeting the advanced-degree threshold. EB-3 is available as an alternative when employers or candidates prefer it for strategic priority-date reasons. Your employer's immigration counsel will recommend the appropriate category based on your credentials and country of birth.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for rheumatologists?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires DOL-supervised recruitment and takes longer overall, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed every one to three years.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a rheumatologist for a green card?
Academic medical centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, federally qualified health centers, and large multi-specialty physician groups are the most frequent sponsors. These organizations have established immigration workflows and a documented need for rheumatology coverage. Rural and underserved health systems also sponsor regularly because domestic rheumatology recruitment in those markets is consistently difficult. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active sponsorship history in this specialty.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a rheumatologist position?
The full employment-based green card process generally runs two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status approval for applicants born outside of high-backlog countries. PERM itself currently takes several months for DOL review. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, and then you wait for a current priority date before filing for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
Can a rheumatologist begin working under H-1B while the green card is processing?
Yes. Most sponsored rheumatologists work under H-1B status while the PERM and I-140 process moves forward. Once the I-140 is approved and has been pending for 180 days, portability rules allow you to change employers or roles within the same occupational classification without restarting the green card process. Confirm portability eligibility with your immigration attorney before making any job change during pending sponsorship.