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General Pediatrician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at minimum a U.S. medical degree or foreign equivalent plus licensure. Many hospital systems, pediatric practices, and federally qualified health centers sponsor H-1B visa petitions annually, with cap-exempt employers offering filing outside the lottery.
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Location: Paterson, NJ, United States
Job Description
Starting Annual Salary: $184,673
St. Joseph's Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Physician to join our growing team of healthcare professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship-trained physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to pediatric patients with allergic, immunologic, and related conditions.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing a broad range of allergic and immunologic disorders while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. The position also offers opportunities to participate in medical education, clinical program development, and the continued advancement of pediatric specialty services.
Responsibilities
Administrative:
- Perform consulting and administrative duties while attending meetings as necessary in connection with the division.
- Provide ongoing communication with members of the medical staff as required.
- Contributes to planning, coordination and compliance with hospital policies and Departmental policies.
- Contribute to M/M (Mortality/Morbidity) sessions, Grand Rounds, subspecialty conferences, residents report, etc.
- Participate in scholarly activity and research.
- Supervise and teach residents, medical students and nursing staff.
- Assume responsibility and supervision of educational programs for residents as it applies to the Department.
- Work with the Administrative staff to manage aid balance the budget. Recommend equipment need, modernization and assist with input to capital budget projects.
- Develop mechanisms to evaluate and improve patient satisfaction.
- Ensure the Division meets applicable regulatory requirements (DNV, Federal/State Guidelines).
- Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
- Collaborate in all Departmental and Divisional performance Improvement initiatives that are pertinent to the provider.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department.
Patient Care:
- Serve as an attending physician for Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of patient to meet their medical needs.
- Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families.
- Determine which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs.
- Determine level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments.
- Exercise final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
- Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
- Order studies, test and ancillary services.
- Document all services in patient medical record.
- Provide consultative and advisory services to clinicians as requested.
- Directs activities of medical and other personnel engaged in rendering medical or surgical treatment to patients.
- Maintain necessary and appropriate documentation for all services provided in compliance with regulatory and hospital policies.
- Provide on-call and/or clinic coverage as requested by the Department Chairperson.
Job Info
- Job Identification: 20261758
- Job Category: Doctors & Physicians
- Posting Date: 11/03/2026, 11:53 AM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Job Shift: Day
- Locations: 5305-P-PEDS ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY
- Hourly Salary Range: $88.30
Pediatrician - Allergy Immunology
Location: Paterson, NJ, United States
Job Description
Starting Annual Salary: $184,673
St. Joseph's Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Physician to join our growing team of healthcare professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship-trained physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to pediatric patients with allergic, immunologic, and related conditions.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing a broad range of allergic and immunologic disorders while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. The position also offers opportunities to participate in medical education, clinical program development, and the continued advancement of pediatric specialty services.
Responsibilities
Administrative:
- Perform consulting and administrative duties while attending meetings as necessary in connection with the division.
- Provide ongoing communication with members of the medical staff as required.
- Contributes to planning, coordination and compliance with hospital policies and Departmental policies.
- Contribute to M/M (Mortality/Morbidity) sessions, Grand Rounds, subspecialty conferences, residents report, etc.
- Participate in scholarly activity and research.
- Supervise and teach residents, medical students and nursing staff.
- Assume responsibility and supervision of educational programs for residents as it applies to the Department.
- Work with the Administrative staff to manage aid balance the budget. Recommend equipment need, modernization and assist with input to capital budget projects.
- Develop mechanisms to evaluate and improve patient satisfaction.
- Ensure the Division meets applicable regulatory requirements (DNV, Federal/State Guidelines).
- Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
- Collaborate in all Departmental and Divisional performance Improvement initiatives that are pertinent to the provider.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department.
Patient Care:
- Serve as an attending physician for Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of patient to meet their medical needs.
- Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families.
- Determine which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs.
- Determine level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments.
- Exercise final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
- Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
- Order studies, test and ancillary services.
- Document all services in patient medical record.
- Provide consultative and advisory services to clinicians as requested.
- Directs activities of medical and other personnel engaged in rendering medical or surgical treatment to patients.
- Maintain necessary and appropriate documentation for all services provided in compliance with regulatory and hospital policies.
- Provide on-call and/or clinic coverage as requested by the Department Chairperson.
Job Info
- Job Identification: 20261758
- Job Category: Doctors & Physicians
- Posting Date: 11/03/2026, 11:53 AM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Job Shift: Day
- Locations: 5305-P-PEDS ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY
- Hourly Salary Range: $88.30
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in General Pediatrician
Verify your medical credentials before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for H-1B sponsorship if you trained outside the U.S. Confirm your USMLE scores, residency completion documentation, and state medical license are current before any employer begins the I-129 filing process.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Hospitals affiliated with universities, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Pediatric departments within these systems are your most direct path to a cap-exempt sponsorship offer.
Search H-1B sponsoring pediatric employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in pediatrics using Migrate Mate. This surfaces practices and health systems that have actively sponsored the role, not just those that say they're open to it.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the General Pediatrician SOC code in your target metro before your offer conversation.
Confirm board certification requirements with each employer
Some hospital systems require ABP board certification or eligibility as a condition of H-1B sponsorship, independent of USCIS requirements. Ask HR explicitly whether board certification affects their timeline or willingness to file before you advance in any hiring process.
Understand USCIS timing if you're transitioning from J-1
J-1 visa physicians subject to the two-year home residency requirement must obtain a waiver before USCIS can approve an H-1B. Conrad 30 waivers through a state health agency are the most common path and often tie you to an underserved area for three years.
H-1B Visa General Pediatrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a General Pediatrician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. General Pediatrician positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent foreign degree, plus a valid state medical license. USCIS consistently recognizes physician roles as meeting the specialty occupation standard. Your employer will document this in the I-129 petition using your degree, residency completion, and licensure.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for General Pediatricians?
University-affiliated hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, children's hospitals, and large multispecialty medical groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for pediatricians. Many of these are cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions at any time without lottery risk. You can identify employers with active H-1B filing history for pediatric roles directly on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my pediatric employer loses its license or closes?
Your H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer. If that employer closes or loses its accreditation, your authorized status ends. USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and file a new H-1B petition. Notify a new employer immediately, since they must file before the grace period expires for you to maintain lawful status.
Can I work at multiple pediatric locations under one H-1B petition?
Only if all locations are covered by the same approved petition and certified LCA. Each physical worksite where you'll provide services more than sporadically must be covered by a separate LCA certified for that location's prevailing wage. If your employer adds a new clinic or satellite office, they must amend the petition and file a new LCA before you begin working there.
Does a J-1 waiver affect my path to H-1B sponsorship as a pediatrician?
Yes, significantly. If you completed a J-1 residency or fellowship and are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, you cannot change to H-1B status until you obtain a waiver. Conrad 30 waivers are the primary route for physicians and typically require a three-year service commitment at a HPSA-designated or medically underserved facility, which many pediatric employers in rural or underserved areas satisfy.