H-1B Visa Gastroenterologist Jobs
Gastroenterologist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring a medical degree and completed GI fellowship training. Most positions are filed by hospitals, academic medical centers, and large private practices. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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Duluth, MN
Essentia Health Duluth Children’s Hospital is the region’s largest provider of pediatric care. Join our growing Pediatric Gastroenterology team, working alongside 11 outpatient Pediatricians and multiple pediatric subspecialists on staff. We have the region’s only PICU and NICU and are able to care for the area’s most critically ill infants and children. Essentia is a level II pediatric trauma center and offers an emergency department designed just for kids, a children’s cancer center, pediatric-accredited rehabilitation services, and an inpatient mental health facility for children and adolescents.
- State-of-the-art Digestive Health Center performing a full spectrum of endoscopy procedures
- All GI hospital admissions managed by Acute Care Pediatric hospitalists and intensivists
- Previous pediatric gastroenterology experienced facility with opportunity for program development and expansion
- Practice supported by child life specialists, child sedation services, pediatric dietary/nutrition, and a family advisory council
- University of Minnesota Medical School affiliation - Teaching and research opportunities available, along with on-site continuing education and CME reimbursement
- Competitive salary and benefits package
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE Pediatric Gastroenterology
LOCATION
- Duluth, MN – a harbor city which is located at the westernmost tip of beautiful Lake Superior
- 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
COMPENSATION
$335,302. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
For more information, contact:
Carri Prudhomme, Senior Recruiter
Carri.Prudhomme@EssentiaHealth.org
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Duluth, MN
Essentia Health Duluth Children’s Hospital is the region’s largest provider of pediatric care. Join our growing Pediatric Gastroenterology team, working alongside 11 outpatient Pediatricians and multiple pediatric subspecialists on staff. We have the region’s only PICU and NICU and are able to care for the area’s most critically ill infants and children. Essentia is a level II pediatric trauma center and offers an emergency department designed just for kids, a children’s cancer center, pediatric-accredited rehabilitation services, and an inpatient mental health facility for children and adolescents.
- State-of-the-art Digestive Health Center performing a full spectrum of endoscopy procedures
- All GI hospital admissions managed by Acute Care Pediatric hospitalists and intensivists
- Previous pediatric gastroenterology experienced facility with opportunity for program development and expansion
- Practice supported by child life specialists, child sedation services, pediatric dietary/nutrition, and a family advisory council
- University of Minnesota Medical School affiliation - Teaching and research opportunities available, along with on-site continuing education and CME reimbursement
- Competitive salary and benefits package
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE Pediatric Gastroenterology
LOCATION
- Duluth, MN – a harbor city which is located at the westernmost tip of beautiful Lake Superior
- 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
COMPENSATION
$335,302. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
For more information, contact:
Carri Prudhomme, Senior Recruiter
Carri.Prudhomme@EssentiaHealth.org
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Gastroenterologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for H-1B sponsorship of foreign-trained gastroenterologists. Confirm your certification is active and that your fellowship completion documents are ready before you begin employer outreach.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster filing
Hospitals affiliated with universities and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. These employers aren't bound by the April lottery window, so you can start and finish the process year-round.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify gastroenterology employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, filtered by location and role. This lets you focus outreach on practices that have already navigated the sponsorship process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier in your target market
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific GI role and geography. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level III or IV wages before negotiating, since academic centers and private groups often benchmark differently.
Understand the employer's LCA filing timeline
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before USCIS receives the I-129 petition. Ask prospective employers whether they use in-house immigration counsel or outside firms, since this affects how quickly the process can move after you sign an offer.
Account for state medical licensure in your start date
Most GI employers require an active state medical license before your start date, not just board eligibility. Licensure timelines vary by state and can run 60 to 120 days, which affects when your employer can realistically file your H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Gastroenterologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a gastroenterologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Gastroenterology requires a medical degree, residency, and GI fellowship, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The advanced subspecialty training makes this one of the clearer-cut cases. You'll still need to document your degree equivalency if you trained outside the U.S.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for gastroenterologists?
Academic medical centers, hospital systems, and large multispecialty groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for GI physicians. Community hospitals and nonprofit health systems also file regularly. Small private practices sponsor less frequently because of the administrative and legal costs involved. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in your target region.
Can a gastroenterologist avoid the H-1B lottery?
If your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Qualifying employers include hospitals affiliated with universities and certain nonprofit research organizations. Cap-exempt status depends on the employer's designation, not your role. Confirm cap-exempt eligibility with your prospective employer before counting on year-round filing availability.
What documents does a gastroenterologist need for H-1B sponsorship?
Your employer's immigration attorney will need your medical school diploma, ECFMG certification, fellowship completion certificate, board certification or eligibility documentation, CV, and copies of any prior U.S. immigration documents. If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. medical degree is also required before USCIS will process the petition.
How does the O*NET classification affect H-1B eligibility for GI physicians?
O*NET classifies gastroenterologists under physicians and surgeons, a category with a Job Zone 5 designation reflecting the doctoral-level education and extended training required. This classification supports the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Your employer's attorney will reference the O*NET profile and SOC code when documenting that the role meets USCIS's minimum degree requirement standard.