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Hospitalist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a U.S. medical degree or its foreign equivalent. Most hospital systems and regional medical groups sponsor H-1B petitions directly, covering government filing fees. Many positions also qualify for cap-exempt filing through nonprofit or academic medical centers.
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Get Access To All JobsBaylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:
Baylor is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliates (Baylor Affiliates).
The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, scholarly activities, and community engagement. As general internists, we apply scientific knowledge, clinical expertise and compassion to prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients with a broad spectrum of medical conditions. We care for diverse patients in primary care outpatient settings as well as hospitalized patients. Our collaborative interdisciplinary teams practice at Baylor Medicine Clinic, Baylor St. Luke's CHI Hospitals (Medical Center, Sugarland, Vintage, Woodlands), Harris Health System (Ben Taub Hospital and Smith Clinic) and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine is the largest adult practice department at Baylor College of Medicine. Founded in 1953, we are one of the largest education programs in the United States with more than 700 trainees, and highly competitive specialty fellowship training programs, including seven federally funded research training grants. Our healthcare providers see hundreds of thousands of patients in seven inpatient and outpatient facilities and our department's clinical excellence is recognized in U.S. News and World Report. Our departmental research initiatives span the continuum of biomedical research from basic to clinical, attracting $79.5 million in total extramural funding, including more than $62 million from the NIH as well as other federal sources.
Summary
The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Hospitalist to provide services at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. The ideal candidates are patient-centered and committed to excellence in providing quality care in an inpatient setting.
Job Duties
- Positions are clinical with direct inpatient care on a 7 on/ 7 off block schedule.
- Provide medical care to adults in the inpatient care setting. Supervise residents, medical students, and other learners as needed.
- Coordinate with outpatient care teams for safe discharge of patients.
- Participate in any team meetings. Work with the team to develop the appropriate order sets and procedures that are needed.
- Contribute to quality improvement and research projects. Collaborate nationally with known leaders in the field. Keep up with continuing medical education as per college and section requirements.
- Renewing and meeting all required licenses and certification requirements.
- Familiarize with EPIC- electronic medical records and document all patient encounters as needed.
- Complete all documentation in a timely manner so that billing and other administrative tasks can happen smoothly to ensure a robust operational system.
Benefits include malpractice insurance, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, retirement, funds for CME related activities, and shared administrative support.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education Requirement: MD, DO; Board Certified or board eligible.
- Licensure Requirement: Licensed by the Texas Medical Board
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:
Baylor is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliates (Baylor Affiliates).
The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, scholarly activities, and community engagement. As general internists, we apply scientific knowledge, clinical expertise and compassion to prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients with a broad spectrum of medical conditions. We care for diverse patients in primary care outpatient settings as well as hospitalized patients. Our collaborative interdisciplinary teams practice at Baylor Medicine Clinic, Baylor St. Luke's CHI Hospitals (Medical Center, Sugarland, Vintage, Woodlands), Harris Health System (Ben Taub Hospital and Smith Clinic) and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine is the largest adult practice department at Baylor College of Medicine. Founded in 1953, we are one of the largest education programs in the United States with more than 700 trainees, and highly competitive specialty fellowship training programs, including seven federally funded research training grants. Our healthcare providers see hundreds of thousands of patients in seven inpatient and outpatient facilities and our department's clinical excellence is recognized in U.S. News and World Report. Our departmental research initiatives span the continuum of biomedical research from basic to clinical, attracting $79.5 million in total extramural funding, including more than $62 million from the NIH as well as other federal sources.
Summary
The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Hospitalist to provide services at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. The ideal candidates are patient-centered and committed to excellence in providing quality care in an inpatient setting.
Job Duties
- Positions are clinical with direct inpatient care on a 7 on/ 7 off block schedule.
- Provide medical care to adults in the inpatient care setting. Supervise residents, medical students, and other learners as needed.
- Coordinate with outpatient care teams for safe discharge of patients.
- Participate in any team meetings. Work with the team to develop the appropriate order sets and procedures that are needed.
- Contribute to quality improvement and research projects. Collaborate nationally with known leaders in the field. Keep up with continuing medical education as per college and section requirements.
- Renewing and meeting all required licenses and certification requirements.
- Familiarize with EPIC- electronic medical records and document all patient encounters as needed.
- Complete all documentation in a timely manner so that billing and other administrative tasks can happen smoothly to ensure a robust operational system.
Benefits include malpractice insurance, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, retirement, funds for CME related activities, and shared administrative support.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education Requirement: MD, DO; Board Certified or board eligible.
- Licensure Requirement: Licensed by the Texas Medical Board
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Hospitalist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
Foreign medical graduates must hold valid ECFMG certification before a U.S. employer can file your H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status is current and matches the name on your passport to avoid filing delays.
Target cap-exempt hospitals to skip the lottery
Nonprofit hospitals, university health systems, and federally qualified health centers can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Prioritizing these employers gives you a direct path to approval without waiting for the annual cap season.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, use Migrate Mate to check which hospital systems have active H-1B Labor Condition Applications for hospitalist roles. This shows you which employers are actively sponsoring, not just those who claim they might.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for hospitalists in your target metro before your offer conversation.
Ask about premium processing during offer stage
USCIS premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days. For hospitalist roles with credentialing timelines, confirm upfront whether your employer will pay for premium processing so your start date doesn't slip past your expected onboarding window.
Understand how state medical licensure affects your timeline
Most states require a valid medical license before you can work as a hospitalist, and some license applications take three to six months. Start your state licensure application as soon as you have a conditional offer, parallel to your employer's H-1B filing.
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Find Hospitalist JobsHospitalist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a hospitalist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies hospitalist positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or a foreign equivalent recognized by ECFMG. The direct tie between a specific advanced degree and the job duties satisfies the specialty occupation standard without additional documentation.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for hospitalists?
Hospital medicine groups employed by nonprofit health systems, academic medical centers, and Veterans Affairs facilities are the most common H-1B sponsors for hospitalists. These organizations frequently qualify as cap-exempt filers, meaning they can submit petitions outside the annual lottery window. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing histories for hospitalist roles on Migrate Mate.
Can a hospitalist H-1B petition be filed cap-exempt?
It depends on the employer, not the role. If the hospital or medical group is a nonprofit entity affiliated with an institution of higher education, or is itself a nonprofit research organization, it qualifies for cap-exempt filing. Cap-exempt employers can file H-1B petitions at any time of year and are not subject to the 65,000 general cap or the 20,000 U.S. master's exemption.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement work for hospitalist H-1B filings?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit an LCA to DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupational classification and work location. Prevailing wages are organized into four levels based on experience and job complexity. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage levels for hospitalists in your target city before you receive a formal offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change hospital employers?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through H-1B portability under AC21, which allows you to begin working for the new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, as long as your original petition had been pending or approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file before your current authorized stay expires, and the new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
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