H-1B Visa Family Medicine Physician Jobs
Family Medicine Physician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a U.S. medical degree or foreign equivalent. Many hospital systems, FQHCs, and multispecialty groups file H-1B petitions for primary care physicians, making this one of the more accessible physician pathways to U.S. work authorization.
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Family Medicine Physician Hermiston, OR
Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Exempt
Offer Relocation?:
Yes
ID:
16851
HPSA Primary Care Score: 18
Are you a compassionate and experienced leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused healthcare setting? We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team at Mirasol Family Health Center. This role blends direct patient care with strategic leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape clinical excellence and operational success.
At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than a doctor, and we are more than a job. As an FQHC, we are a patient-centered medical home dedicated to compassionately serving our communities. We treat our patients the way they want to be treated, regardless of their background or ability to pay. Our doors are open to all. Our neighborhood centers provide affordable, high-quality care for families, from kids to grandparents. We support them through all stages of life, whether they’re new moms, dealing with a child’s toothache, helping a homebound grandmother, or seeking nutrition advice. We’re here for our communities, offering help even beyond healthcare needs.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- A Family Medicine Physician passionate about community health and family medicine
- An experienced healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations who would take on clinic leadership responsibilities while managing their patient panel
POSITION DETAILS:
- Proudly serving a largely migrant and Latino community
- Full scope panel including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Certified bilingual Medical Assistant dedicated to assisting in translation and patient care
- 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week)
- EMR system is EPIC
- Clinic Operational Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- New Hire Guarantee: $242,208
- Hiring Bonus of $22,500
- Relocation assistance of $15,000
- Student loan debt? We’ll offer you $37,500 in assistance
- $1,125 monthly housing/auto stipend for 1 year ($13,500 total)
- $37,500 annual geographical pay
- Malpractice insurance coverage (no tail coverage policy needed)
- Visa assistance-J1Waiver and H1B
- 4-week Medical Spanish Immersion Program in Xela, Guatemala
PHYSICIAN BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits at no out-of-pocket cost to employees
- Great personal leave time
- 8 paid holidays per year
- $2,775 annual CME allowance with 40 hours of CME time
- Profit-sharing plan 401a
- 2 retirement plans: 403b and 457b
- Automatic life insurance policy
- Employee assistance program
QUALIFICATIONS
You must complete an ACGME/AOA-accredited Family Medicine Residency program to be considered for this position.
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED:
Joining YVFWC means you will benefit from living in the Pacific Northwest, where you can enjoy spectacular wilderness areas, crystal-clear lakes, and rivers. You can enjoy fine Northwest wines and a stunning selection of fruits and vegetables. You will also be within an easy drive to a growing metropolitan area, offering fine dining and shopping, theatres, museums, and elite universities.
OUR MISSION:
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at providerjob@yvfwc.org for more information about this opportunity!
JOB BRIEF
Family Medicine Physician Hermiston, OR
Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Exempt
Offer Relocation?:
Yes
ID:
16851
HPSA Primary Care Score: 18
Are you a compassionate and experienced leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused healthcare setting? We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team at Mirasol Family Health Center. This role blends direct patient care with strategic leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape clinical excellence and operational success.
At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than a doctor, and we are more than a job. As an FQHC, we are a patient-centered medical home dedicated to compassionately serving our communities. We treat our patients the way they want to be treated, regardless of their background or ability to pay. Our doors are open to all. Our neighborhood centers provide affordable, high-quality care for families, from kids to grandparents. We support them through all stages of life, whether they’re new moms, dealing with a child’s toothache, helping a homebound grandmother, or seeking nutrition advice. We’re here for our communities, offering help even beyond healthcare needs.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- A Family Medicine Physician passionate about community health and family medicine
- An experienced healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations who would take on clinic leadership responsibilities while managing their patient panel
POSITION DETAILS:
- Proudly serving a largely migrant and Latino community
- Full scope panel including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Certified bilingual Medical Assistant dedicated to assisting in translation and patient care
- 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week)
- EMR system is EPIC
- Clinic Operational Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- New Hire Guarantee: $242,208
- Hiring Bonus of $22,500
- Relocation assistance of $15,000
- Student loan debt? We’ll offer you $37,500 in assistance
- $1,125 monthly housing/auto stipend for 1 year ($13,500 total)
- $37,500 annual geographical pay
- Malpractice insurance coverage (no tail coverage policy needed)
- Visa assistance-J1Waiver and H1B
- 4-week Medical Spanish Immersion Program in Xela, Guatemala
PHYSICIAN BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits at no out-of-pocket cost to employees
- Great personal leave time
- 8 paid holidays per year
- $2,775 annual CME allowance with 40 hours of CME time
- Profit-sharing plan 401a
- 2 retirement plans: 403b and 457b
- Automatic life insurance policy
- Employee assistance program
QUALIFICATIONS
You must complete an ACGME/AOA-accredited Family Medicine Residency program to be considered for this position.
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED:
Joining YVFWC means you will benefit from living in the Pacific Northwest, where you can enjoy spectacular wilderness areas, crystal-clear lakes, and rivers. You can enjoy fine Northwest wines and a stunning selection of fruits and vegetables. You will also be within an easy drive to a growing metropolitan area, offering fine dining and shopping, theatres, museums, and elite universities.
OUR MISSION:
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at providerjob@yvfwc.org for more information about this opportunity!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Family Medicine Physician
Verify your credentials meet ECFMG standards
Before targeting employers, confirm your foreign medical degree has ECFMG certification and that your U.S. residency satisfies state licensing boards. Without both, employers can't complete the H-1B specialty occupation documentation USCIS requires.
Target FQHCs and underserved area employers
Federally Qualified Health Centers and hospitals in Health Professional Shortage Areas sponsor H-1B physicians at high rates because hiring demand exceeds the domestic supply. These employers are also more practiced at navigating the filing process.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Family Medicine Physician roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out positions where sponsorship is uncertain and focuses your applications on practices that have actually filed before.
Confirm the employer covers your H-1B filing fees
DOL regulations require employers, not physicians, to pay H-1B filing fees. Clarify this before signing an offer. Some smaller private practices mistakenly try to pass fees to the candidate, which violates federal rules.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage ranges for Family Medicine in your target metro before any salary discussion.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
If a hospital or clinic needs you credentialed and practicing by a specific date, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard H-1B adjudication timelines can run several months, which creates gaps in clinical staffing.
H-1B Visa Family Medicine Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Family Medicine Physician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Family Medicine Physicians hold a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree as a minimum requirement for licensure, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, and USCIS consistently adjudicates physician petitions as qualifying. Your employer documents the requirement in the H-1B petition using your medical degree and residency credentials.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Family Medicine Physicians?
Hospital systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care networks, and academic medical centers all file H-1B petitions for primary care physicians. Rural health clinics and employers in Health Professional Shortage Areas tend to sponsor at higher rates because they face greater difficulty filling positions with U.S.-trained physicians. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can I work at multiple clinic locations on one H-1B petition?
Only if your employer files a Labor Condition Application that covers each worksite location. If you rotate between clinics in different metropolitan areas, each location with a distinct prevailing wage must be covered by a separate LCA or an amended petition. Failure to do this is one of the most common H-1B compliance issues in multi-site medical group employment.
How does state medical licensure interact with H-1B approval for physicians?
USCIS doesn't require full licensure at the time of petition filing, but it does require that you hold or be eligible for a license in the state where you'll practice. Many states issue a temporary or provisional license to physicians awaiting H-1B approval. Your employer typically coordinates this with the state medical board, and the petition should document your licensure status or pending application clearly.
What happens to my H-1B status if I want to change employers or join a different practice?
You can change employers under H-1B portability rules once USCIS has received a new petition from your prospective employer, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting work. Your new employer must file the H-1B transfer petition and a new LCA covering your new worksite before you begin practicing there.