H-1B Visa Foot and Ankle Surgeon Jobs
Foot and Ankle Surgeon roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at minimum an MD or DO with completed orthopedic or podiatric surgery fellowship training. Most sponsoring employers are hospital systems, academic medical centers, and orthopedic surgery groups with established USCIS filing infrastructure.
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Get Access To All JobsFellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon in New Mexico
Profession
Physician
Specialty
Podiatry
Job Description
Mountain View Regional Medical Center, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is seeking a podiatrist who is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Podiatrist must have foot and ankle fellowship - required
- Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
- High volume, quick ramp-up
- Office space available and fully equipped
- Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
- Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
- Strong clinical and administrative support with experienced APC staff
- Dedicated medical assistant from day one, with additional staff added to your team as volume grows
- Open to new graduates or experienced surgeons
- Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
- J1 visa support is NOT available at this location
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:
- Generous compensation with bonus incentives
- Relocation assistance
- Commencement bonus
- Medical loan repayment assistance
- Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
- Malpractice
- Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
- Paid CME time with annual allowance
- Personal time off (PTO)
Job ID: 49184
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No
Location Description
MountainView Regional Medical Center, a 168-bed facility located in Las Cruces, N.M., is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility includes fully staffed 24-hour emergency care, a specialized Heart Center, Women's Center, Comprehensive Intensive Care Services and an All-Digital Imaging Department, plus Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical Services, Emergency Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care Center/Hyperbaric, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Pain Management Center and an ADA Certified Diabetes Program.
Community
Las Cruces is a beautiful and growing community, nestled in the mountains and mesas of southern New Mexico. Close to the mountains for snow skiing. Close to the lake for boating and water skiing. Located 45 minutes away off I-25/I-10 is El Paso International Airport, making travel to and from Las Cruces convenient. Las Cruces experiences four mildly distinct seasons, with the harder part of the winter occurring during December and January, when the average daytime temperature is 57 degrees. Light snow does fall in the winter but seldom lasts longer than one day. Las Cruces and the surrounding communities are a wonderful place to raise a family, with good schools, and a growing business base to provide all the necessary service needs.
Recruiter
Sylvia Moyle - Academic Medicine & Orthopedics
Location
MountainView Regional Medical Center
4311 East Lohman Avenue Las Cruces, NM 88011
Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon in New Mexico
Profession
Physician
Specialty
Podiatry
Job Description
Mountain View Regional Medical Center, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is seeking a podiatrist who is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Podiatrist must have foot and ankle fellowship - required
- Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
- High volume, quick ramp-up
- Office space available and fully equipped
- Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
- Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
- Strong clinical and administrative support with experienced APC staff
- Dedicated medical assistant from day one, with additional staff added to your team as volume grows
- Open to new graduates or experienced surgeons
- Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
- J1 visa support is NOT available at this location
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:
- Generous compensation with bonus incentives
- Relocation assistance
- Commencement bonus
- Medical loan repayment assistance
- Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
- Malpractice
- Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
- Paid CME time with annual allowance
- Personal time off (PTO)
Job ID: 49184
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No
Location Description
MountainView Regional Medical Center, a 168-bed facility located in Las Cruces, N.M., is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility includes fully staffed 24-hour emergency care, a specialized Heart Center, Women's Center, Comprehensive Intensive Care Services and an All-Digital Imaging Department, plus Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical Services, Emergency Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care Center/Hyperbaric, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Pain Management Center and an ADA Certified Diabetes Program.
Community
Las Cruces is a beautiful and growing community, nestled in the mountains and mesas of southern New Mexico. Close to the mountains for snow skiing. Close to the lake for boating and water skiing. Located 45 minutes away off I-25/I-10 is El Paso International Airport, making travel to and from Las Cruces convenient. Las Cruces experiences four mildly distinct seasons, with the harder part of the winter occurring during December and January, when the average daytime temperature is 57 degrees. Light snow does fall in the winter but seldom lasts longer than one day. Las Cruces and the surrounding communities are a wonderful place to raise a family, with good schools, and a growing business base to provide all the necessary service needs.
Recruiter
Sylvia Moyle - Academic Medicine & Orthopedics
Location
MountainView Regional Medical Center
4311 East Lohman Avenue Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Verify your fellowship credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree and fellowship to directly correspond to the Foot and Ankle Surgeon role. An orthopedic surgery fellowship alone may prompt an RFE if the job description doesn't explicitly tie foot and ankle subspecialty to your training.
Target hospital systems with cap-exempt status
Academic medical centers and nonprofit research hospitals are often cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting you start immediately without waiting for the October 1 lottery cycle. Confirm cap-exempt status before accepting an offer.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Foot and Ankle Surgeon or orthopedic surgery job codes to see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings for this role, giving you a verified list of actual sponsors rather than guessing from job postings.
Request the employer confirm prevailing wage tier early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and intended work location before negotiating. Employers must certify your offered wage meets at least the Level I DOL threshold, and surgical subspecialties often fall at Level III or IV.
Prepare state medical licensure before the I-129 filing
Many states require a full medical license before H-1B approval, not just a training license. Delays in state board processing can hold up your USCIS petition, so initiate the licensure application as soon as you have a signed offer letter.
Clarify moonlighting and on-call arrangements with your attorney
Foot and Ankle Surgeons frequently cover multiple hospital locations or outpatient surgery centers. Each site may require a separate LCA filing with DOL, and working at an unlisted location is an H-1B compliance violation your employer must proactively manage.
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Find Foot and Ankle Surgeon JobsFoot and Ankle Surgeon H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Foot and Ankle Surgeon role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Foot and Ankle Surgeon positions as specialty occupations because they require an MD, DO, or DPM at minimum, plus completed residency and fellowship training in a directly related surgical subspecialty. The O*NET profile for this role confirms the minimum education requirement is a doctoral degree, satisfying the specialty occupation standard without dispute.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Foot and Ankle Surgeons?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, VA facilities, and large orthopedic or podiatric surgery group practices are the most active sponsors. Academic medical centers and nonprofit hospitals often hold cap-exempt status, which means you can start any time of year without entering the H-1B lottery. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate using LCA filing data.
How does the H-1B lottery affect hiring timelines for Foot and Ankle Surgeons?
If your employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the USCIS lottery in March for an October 1 start date, meaning a six-month minimum gap between offer and employment. Cap-exempt employers, such as nonprofit teaching hospitals, bypass this entirely. Confirm your prospective employer's cap-exempt status upfront so you can plan accordingly.
What documentation does an employer need to sponsor a Foot and Ankle Surgeon on H-1B?
The employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. Supporting documentation typically includes your medical school diploma, residency completion certificate, fellowship certificate, board certification or exam results, and a current state medical license. The employer's attorney structures these into a specialty occupation support letter tying your credentials to the specific role.
Can a Foot and Ankle Surgeon work at multiple surgery centers under one H-1B petition?
Not automatically. Each worksite where you regularly practice must be listed on the DOL Labor Condition Application. If you rotate between a hospital and an outpatient surgery center, the employer must file LCAs covering all locations. Adding a new worksite mid-status requires an amended H-1B petition to remain compliant with USCIS regulations.
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