H-1B Visa Internal Medicine Physician Jobs
Internal Medicine Physician roles qualify as H-1B visa 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 visa petitions directly, covering ACWIA training fees and often premium processing.
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Baxter, MN
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Fun-loving and has a desire to build a practice around our key values of quality, hospitality, respect, justice, stewardship, and teamwork.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Practice in a beautiful new clinic with a dedicated nursing staff
- 4-day work week with flexible scheduling
- Possible hospital practice; if desired
- Multispecialty integrated health system with support from specialists and ancillary services
- Join a tight-knit team with low turnover in a department of 9 IM physicians and 2 IM APP
- Outpatient only; 1:25 telephone call
- EMR is EPIC
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE – Internal Medicine
LOCATION:
- Brainerd Lakes area offers a lifestyle of all four seasons activities including fishing, boating, camping, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV, and is home to the Brainerd International Raceway.
- Brainerd/Baxter, MN – in Central Minnesota
- 125 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Brainerd/Baxter population: 20,000; Regional service area: 115,000
COMPENSATION
- $352,587. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
For further information, contact:
Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org
Cell: 218-393-9518
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.
Internal Medicine
Baxter, MN
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Fun-loving and has a desire to build a practice around our key values of quality, hospitality, respect, justice, stewardship, and teamwork.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
- Practice in a beautiful new clinic with a dedicated nursing staff
- 4-day work week with flexible scheduling
- Possible hospital practice; if desired
- Multispecialty integrated health system with support from specialists and ancillary services
- Join a tight-knit team with low turnover in a department of 9 IM physicians and 2 IM APP
- Outpatient only; 1:25 telephone call
- EMR is EPIC
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE – Internal Medicine
LOCATION:
- Brainerd Lakes area offers a lifestyle of all four seasons activities including fishing, boating, camping, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV, and is home to the Brainerd International Raceway.
- Brainerd/Baxter, MN – in Central Minnesota
- 125 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Brainerd/Baxter population: 20,000; Regional service area: 115,000
COMPENSATION
- $352,587. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
For further information, contact:
Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org
Cell: 218-393-9518
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 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.
H-1B Visa Internal Medicine Physician: 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.