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Family Physician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a medical degree plus residency training. Many hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and private practices sponsor H-1B petitions for primary care physicians, particularly in underserved areas where demand consistently outpaces the domestic supply.
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BayCare Medical Group is a physician-led medical group seeking a board certified/board eligible Family or Internal Medicine physician to join our well-established practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. The practice currently has 2 Physicians and 2 APPs, is outpatient only and no obstetrics. The office is open Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm, and sees patients 18+.
Why Join BayCare Medical Group:
Professional and Personally Rewarding Environment: We take pride in fostering an environment where our physicians can excel both professionally and personally. Our focus on work-life balance ensures that you have the time and energy to provide the best care to your patients while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.
Exceptional Compensation Model: We believe in recognizing and rewarding the dedication and skills of our physicians. Our compensation model offers significant upward growth potential, providing you with a rewarding career path.
Built-in Administrative Time: We value your dedication to patient care and self-improvement. With designated administrative time, you can excel in your role without feeling overwhelmed.
True Medical Home: As part of BayCare Medical Group, you'll become an integral part of a medical home for your patients. We value continuity of care and strong patient-provider relationships to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to our communities. You will be supported by providers in over 46 different specialties and a network of 16 not-for-profit hospitals, outpatient services, and services such as imaging, lab, behavioral health, urgent care and home health. BayCare provides expert medical care for a broad range of services throughout a patient’s lifetime.
Join us in shaping the future of primary care medicine in Tampa Bay and Central Florida. Take the next step in your medical career and become a part of BayCare Medical Group today!
Qualifications
Position requires: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
Benefits:
BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Incentive Bonus
- Sign-On Bonus
- Retirement Plan plus employer match
- Paid Time Off
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance
- Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more
Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.
About BayCare:
BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.
BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.
Position Overview:
BayCare Medical Group is a physician-led medical group seeking a board certified/board eligible Family or Internal Medicine physician to join our well-established practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. The practice currently has 2 Physicians and 2 APPs, is outpatient only and no obstetrics. The office is open Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm, and sees patients 18+.
Why Join BayCare Medical Group:
Professional and Personally Rewarding Environment: We take pride in fostering an environment where our physicians can excel both professionally and personally. Our focus on work-life balance ensures that you have the time and energy to provide the best care to your patients while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.
Exceptional Compensation Model: We believe in recognizing and rewarding the dedication and skills of our physicians. Our compensation model offers significant upward growth potential, providing you with a rewarding career path.
Built-in Administrative Time: We value your dedication to patient care and self-improvement. With designated administrative time, you can excel in your role without feeling overwhelmed.
True Medical Home: As part of BayCare Medical Group, you'll become an integral part of a medical home for your patients. We value continuity of care and strong patient-provider relationships to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to our communities. You will be supported by providers in over 46 different specialties and a network of 16 not-for-profit hospitals, outpatient services, and services such as imaging, lab, behavioral health, urgent care and home health. BayCare provides expert medical care for a broad range of services throughout a patient’s lifetime.
Join us in shaping the future of primary care medicine in Tampa Bay and Central Florida. Take the next step in your medical career and become a part of BayCare Medical Group today!
Qualifications
Position requires: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
Benefits:
BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Incentive Bonus
- Sign-On Bonus
- Retirement Plan plus employer match
- Paid Time Off
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance
- Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more
Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.
About BayCare:
BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.
BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Family Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates need ECFMG certification before a U.S. employer can file your H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status is current and your USMLE steps are complete so you don't stall an offer at the paperwork stage.
Target federally qualified health centers specifically
FQHCs and rural health clinics frequently sponsor H-1B physicians and often qualify as cap-exempt employers through their HRSA affiliations. This means you can file outside the annual lottery window, giving you a timeline advantage over private-sector candidates.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter Family Physician roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. Seeing actual DOL Labor Condition Application filings by occupation code tells you which employers have sponsored physicians before, not just which ones claim to.
Confirm the employer files before your J-1 waiver deadline
If you're on a J-1 visa Conrad 30 waiver, your H-1B petition must be filed while your waiver status is valid. Confirm upfront that your prospective employer has filed H-1B petitions in recent cycles and can meet the USCIS premium processing timeline if needed.
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your county and specialty
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your county before negotiating your offer so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Ask whether the position is licensed at state level
Your H-1B approval depends partly on holding a valid state medical license for the practice location. Some employers sponsor before licensure is finalized using a restricted license, but USCIS requires the full license before you can begin patient care under H-1B status.
H-1B Visa Family Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Family Physician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Family Physician positions require a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree plus completion of an accredited residency program, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The O*NET occupation profile for Family Medicine Physicians confirms a doctoral-level education requirement, making this one of the cleaner specialty occupation determinations USCIS adjudicators encounter.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Family Physicians?
Federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Veterans Affairs facilities, and academic medical centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Family Physicians. Many qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without competing in the annual lottery. You can identify employers with verified filing history by browsing Family Physician roles on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Family Physician employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new employer files a new I-129, and your prior approval period doesn't carry over, so confirm the new employer can match or exceed your remaining authorized stay.
How does the J-1 Conrad 30 waiver interact with H-1B sponsorship for physicians?
Conrad 30 waiver recipients must work in a designated shortage area or health professional shortage area for three years. During that period, your employer can file an H-1B change of status on your behalf. The H-1B petition must be filed before your J-1 and waiver status expire. USCIS allows concurrent J-1 waiver service and H-1B approval as long as filings are properly sequenced.
What happens to my H-1B status if my state medical license lapses?
H-1B status for physicians is conditioned on maintaining a valid state medical license for the work location. If your license lapses or is placed on restricted status, you can't legally practice under your H-1B, and USCIS could consider your status violated. Employers are required to notify USCIS of material changes in your position, which a license lapse can trigger. Renew your license well before expiration to avoid any gap.