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Internal Medicine Physician roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS standards, requiring at least a U.S. medical degree or foreign equivalent plus a valid state medical license. Most hospital systems and large physician groups sponsor H-1B petitions directly, covering ACWIA training fees and often premium processing.
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Get Access To All JobsBaylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:
The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and scholarly activities. 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. Our physicians practice at Baylor Medicine Clinic and interact with colleagues at Baylor St. Luke's CHI Hospitals (Medical Center, Sugarland, Vintage, Woodlands), Harris Health System (Ben Taub Hospital and Smith Clinic) and the 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, it is one of the largest education programs in the United States with more than 700 trainees and a 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.
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The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an outpatient Internal Medicine Physician to provide services at the Baylor Medicine McNair clinic. Ideal candidates are patient-centered and committed to excellence in providing quality care in an outpatient setting.
Job Duties
- Positions are clinical with direct patient care for 9 sessions a week.
- Provide medical care to adults in the outpatient care setting. Supervise residents, medical students, and other learners as needed.
- Coordinate with inpatient care teams for safe discharge of patients.
- Participate in any team meetings.
- Contribute to quality improvement and/or research projects.
- Keep up with continuing medical education as per college and specialty requirements.
- Renewing and meeting all required licenses and certification requirements.
- Familiarize with the 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:
The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and scholarly activities. 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. Our physicians practice at Baylor Medicine Clinic and interact with colleagues at Baylor St. Luke's CHI Hospitals (Medical Center, Sugarland, Vintage, Woodlands), Harris Health System (Ben Taub Hospital and Smith Clinic) and the 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, it is one of the largest education programs in the United States with more than 700 trainees and a 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.
Summary
The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an outpatient Internal Medicine Physician to provide services at the Baylor Medicine McNair clinic. Ideal candidates are patient-centered and committed to excellence in providing quality care in an outpatient setting.
Job Duties
- Positions are clinical with direct patient care for 9 sessions a week.
- Provide medical care to adults in the outpatient care setting. Supervise residents, medical students, and other learners as needed.
- Coordinate with inpatient care teams for safe discharge of patients.
- Participate in any team meetings.
- Contribute to quality improvement and/or research projects.
- Keep up with continuing medical education as per college and specialty requirements.
- Renewing and meeting all required licenses and certification requirements.
- Familiarize with the 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 as an Internal Medicine Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification status early
H-1B petitions for international medical graduates require ECFMG certification alongside your medical degree. Confirm your certification is current and matches the name on your passport before any employer begins the I-129 filing process.
Check state licensure portability before accepting offers
H-1B approval for a physician is tied to a specific practice location. If your state medical license isn't yet active for that state, the employer can't file the LCA, which blocks the entire petition timeline.
Target health systems with cap-exempt H-1B eligibility
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities or research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Focusing your search on these employers removes lottery risk from your timeline entirely.
Search H-1B filing history by occupation on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by Internal Medicine Physician LCA filings to see which health systems have actively sponsored this role. That DOL filing history shows real sponsorship intent, not just a recruiter's claim that the employer 'is open to it.'
Negotiate who covers the ACWIA training fee
Employers with 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees pay a reduced ACWIA fee, but larger health systems pay the full amount. Confirm in your offer letter that the employer covers this fee, since USCIS prohibits passing it to H-1B workers.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the Internal Medicine Physician SOC code in your specific metro area. Pull the Level II or III wage from OFLC Wage Search yourself so you can verify the LCA wage before signing.
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Find Internal Medicine Physician JobsInternal Medicine Physician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Internal Medicine Physician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Internal Medicine Physician is a standard H-1B specialty occupation because the role requires a medical degree and completion of a residency program. USCIS routinely approves H-1B petitions for this title when the employer documents the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition. International medical graduates must also hold valid ECFMG certification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Internal Medicine Physicians?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, multi-specialty group practices, and federally qualified health centers are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. Academic and nonprofit hospital affiliates often qualify as cap-exempt, meaning they can file outside the annual H-1B lottery. You can see which employers have active LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect physicians applying through hospital employers?
If the sponsoring hospital is a nonprofit entity affiliated with a university or is a government research organization, it may be cap-exempt and can file an H-1B petition at any time without entering the lottery. For-profit physician groups and private hospitals are cap-subject, meaning petitions must be filed in April and are subject to the annual 85,000-slot cap and random selection.
Can an Internal Medicine Physician switch employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your original H-1B petition has been pending for 180 days or was approved, you can begin work with a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a new LCA for the practice location and specialty, and your state medical license must be active in that jurisdiction.
What documents does an Internal Medicine Physician need for an H-1B petition?
Your employer will need your medical school diploma and transcripts, ECFMG certification letter, residency completion certificate, active state medical license for the work location, a copy of your CV, and a support letter from the department chair or medical director describing the role. If you completed fellowship training, include that documentation as well. USCIS may also request a credential evaluation for foreign medical degrees.
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