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Hospitalist physicians qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a U.S. medical degree and state licensure. Hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty groups routinely file H-1B petitions for this role, and the position's shift-based structure makes full-time equivalency straightforward to document.
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1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Summary
Cares for patients referred by the primary care provider, then returns care of the patient to the primary care physician at the time of discharge. The hospitalist is responsible for managing the care of inpatients and works collaboratively with nurse case and care managers, care coordinators, consulting and primary care physicians and other facility-based healthcare professionals who comprise the patient’s care team. The hospitalist leads the care team in providing efficient but compassionate care.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Oversees and is accountable for the overall quality of care and clinical outcomes within the assigned facilities.
- Oversees and is accountable for all resource utilization within the assigned facilities.
- Ensure both patient and provider satisfaction and develop plans for improvement.
- Provides input into the hospitalist team’s financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget; capital plan; and personnel issues.
- Organize, attend and facilitate daily care team meetings within the assigned facility.
- Attend and participate in all regular scheduled hospitalist meetings.
- Attend and participate in requested QI, Peer Review and Care Management meetings.
- Attend and participate in Sub-specialist/Medical group meetings as requested.
- Provide real time feedback to PCPs regarding clinical and operational guidelines to optimize patient care and clinical efficiency.
- Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.
- Meet and maintain all provider credentialing and QI standards.
- Participate in the development, adoption, and implementation process for clinical standards for inpatient care.
- Knowledgeable of the contents of The Hospitalist Manual: An Evidence-Based Approach to Medicine.
- Work with the Medical Director and/or the Lead Hospitalists to assure proper provider staffing, including vacation coverage.
- Mentor and educate all new hospitalists on PMG’s service standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.
Additional Job Description:
MD/DO, board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. State of New Mexico Medical License.
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, it's where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:
- Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
- Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
- All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel - safer at work.
- The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resilience, and intentional living.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System:
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
Living and Working in New Mexico:
Beyond the professional advantages, living in New Mexico offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventures, and a diverse community.
- Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.
- Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.
- Community spirit. Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.
Learn more about New Mexico.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Location Address:
1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Summary
Cares for patients referred by the primary care provider, then returns care of the patient to the primary care physician at the time of discharge. The hospitalist is responsible for managing the care of inpatients and works collaboratively with nurse case and care managers, care coordinators, consulting and primary care physicians and other facility-based healthcare professionals who comprise the patient’s care team. The hospitalist leads the care team in providing efficient but compassionate care.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Oversees and is accountable for the overall quality of care and clinical outcomes within the assigned facilities.
- Oversees and is accountable for all resource utilization within the assigned facilities.
- Ensure both patient and provider satisfaction and develop plans for improvement.
- Provides input into the hospitalist team’s financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget; capital plan; and personnel issues.
- Organize, attend and facilitate daily care team meetings within the assigned facility.
- Attend and participate in all regular scheduled hospitalist meetings.
- Attend and participate in requested QI, Peer Review and Care Management meetings.
- Attend and participate in Sub-specialist/Medical group meetings as requested.
- Provide real time feedback to PCPs regarding clinical and operational guidelines to optimize patient care and clinical efficiency.
- Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.
- Meet and maintain all provider credentialing and QI standards.
- Participate in the development, adoption, and implementation process for clinical standards for inpatient care.
- Knowledgeable of the contents of The Hospitalist Manual: An Evidence-Based Approach to Medicine.
- Work with the Medical Director and/or the Lead Hospitalists to assure proper provider staffing, including vacation coverage.
- Mentor and educate all new hospitalists on PMG’s service standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.
Additional Job Description:
MD/DO, board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. State of New Mexico Medical License.
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, it's where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:
- Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
- Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
- All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel - safer at work.
- The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resilience, and intentional living.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System:
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
Living and Working in New Mexico:
Beyond the professional advantages, living in New Mexico offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventures, and a diverse community.
- Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.
- Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.
- Community spirit. Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.
Learn more about New Mexico.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hospitalist Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
Internationally trained physicians need active ECFMG certification before any employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status and state medical license are both current so you don't delay an employer's petition timeline.
Target hospital systems with J-1 waiver history
Hospital systems that have previously sponsored J-1 visa Conrad 30 waivers are operationally comfortable with physician immigration filings. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer and understand the specialty occupation documentation required for hospitalists.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to filter hospitalist roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to health systems that have never sponsored a physician visa.
Request premium processing when your start date is fixed
Hospitalist contracts often specify a credentialing start date tied to hospital privileges. Ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing so USCIS adjudicates the petition within 15 business days and you don't lose your onboarding slot.
Confirm your offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage
Before signing an offer letter, cross-check the offered compensation against the Level II or Level III wage for your SOC code and geographic area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's LCA must certify at or above that figure.
Document nocturnist and subspecialty duties separately
If your role includes nocturnist coverage or subspecialty consultation, ensure your employer's H-1B petition describes each duty component. USCIS scrutinizes mixed-duty hospitalist positions, so a detailed specialty occupation letter tied to your training prevents unnecessary Requests for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Hospitalist Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a hospitalist physician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Hospitalist physician positions require a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at minimum, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The role's reliance on specialized clinical knowledge in internal medicine or family medicine makes it one of the more straightforwardly approvable H-1B categories, though employers must still document the degree requirement in detail.
How do I find hospital employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for hospitalists?
Migrate Mate filters hospitalist openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on health systems that have already committed to physician sponsorship. Large academic medical centers, regional hospital networks, and physician staffing groups are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this specialty.
Can a hospitalist physician transfer an H-1B to a new employer mid-contract?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once USCIS receives your new employer's H-1B transfer petition, you can begin working for the new hospital without waiting for final approval, as long as your prior status was lawfully maintained. Your new employer files a new Form I-129, and the process typically takes a few weeks to several months depending on whether premium processing is used.
What happens to my H-1B status if the hospital reduces my hours or changes my duties?
Material changes to your role, including significant reductions in hours or a shift to duties outside your approved specialty, can require an amended H-1B petition. Notify your employer's immigration counsel promptly if your contract changes. USCIS considers an amendment necessary any time the terms of employment differ substantially from what was approved in the original petition.
Do hospital employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for locum tenens or per diem hospitalists?
It's structurally difficult. H-1B requires an employer-employee relationship with the petitioner exercising control over the worker's duties, schedule, and supervision. Per diem and locum arrangements often involve staffing intermediaries, which complicates that relationship. Permanent or long-term contract hospitalist positions at a single facility are far easier for employers to petition under H-1B than short-term rotational placements.