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Internist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree plus residency training. Most hiring hospitals and health systems sponsor H-1B visas directly, and many also support J-1 visa waiver conversions for physicians completing service obligations.
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MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa has an excellent opportunity for a Cardiac Internist to join the Cardiology department. The Cardiac Internist provides support on the clinic side to assist with access or follow-up appointments.
Opportunity Highlights
- Join the busy practice of 10 physicians, 10 fellows, and 7 NPs
- Practice includes inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic services
- Schedule includes 3 weeks in the Heart Center clinic/month and 1 week on the hospital CV Telemetry floor with Cardiology
- MercyOne Heart Center offers a full range of cardiology services, including non-invasive, invasive, interventional, & EP working together with cardiac surgery & vascular surgery services
- Train alongside our Cardiology fellowship program
- Cardiology Fellowship includes 3 residents/year and an interventional Cardiology Fellowship, accepting 1 per year
- Cardiology Internist may apply for Cardiology Fellowship
- Opportunities for outreach at one of our 10 critical access hospitals in our 14-county network
- Primary Service Area - ~260,000 people
- Located at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center - 342 bed regional referral teaching hospital
- Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 staffed ED and hospitalist services, helicopter, and state-of-the-art cath labs
- The physicians & staff are committed to providing patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of cardiovascular disease & the promotion of good health!
- Base salary: $300,000/year
- up to $15,000 moving allowance
- Full benefits package, including paid malpractice & tail coverage
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
- Regional health system covering 14 counties, includes MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, seven critical access hospitals, and 42 clinics in northern Iowa
- Teaching hospital with Family Medicine & Internal Medicine Residency Programs, Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology Fellowship & Pharmacy Residency.
Mason City, Iowa
- Population ~30,000
- Largest urban center in north Iowa
- 2 hours from Minneapolis and Des Moines
- Excellent schools - both public and parochial; top 15% in the US in academic student achievement tests
- NIACC community college
- A community rich in history, music, and architecture - known for the Music Man and the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in the world
- Community amenities: Lime Creek Nature Center, indoor ice arena, fine arts museum, performing arts theater, regional orchestra, aquatic center, YMCA fitness center, library, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, and an abundance of outdoor recreation
- Cost of living 24% lower than the national average
- Safe - family friendly community
- 5–10-minute commute to clinic from anywhere in Mason City
- Municipal airport offering daily direct flights to/from Chicago
- 8 miles from beautiful Clear Lake - a resort lake community with an abundance of outdoor activity - fishing, boating, skiing, and spending summers at one of our award-winning beaches! You'll never be bored with the year-around events & activities in this adorable Hallmark community!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required.
- Demonstrated competency as a physician by completion of an appropriate residency program; board certified or board eligible.
- Must be able to obtain Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa medical staff privileges.
- Above average communication skills.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Licensed or eligible for State of Iowa physician license; Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate and Federal DEA Certificate.
NOTE: All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
For more information or to send CV contact
Morgan Staley, Senior Provider Recruiter
Morgan.Staley@mercyhealth.com
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type: Full time
Shift:
Description:
Opportunity Details
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa has an excellent opportunity for a Cardiac Internist to join the Cardiology department. The Cardiac Internist provides support on the clinic side to assist with access or follow-up appointments.
Opportunity Highlights
- Join the busy practice of 10 physicians, 10 fellows, and 7 NPs
- Practice includes inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic services
- Schedule includes 3 weeks in the Heart Center clinic/month and 1 week on the hospital CV Telemetry floor with Cardiology
- MercyOne Heart Center offers a full range of cardiology services, including non-invasive, invasive, interventional, & EP working together with cardiac surgery & vascular surgery services
- Train alongside our Cardiology fellowship program
- Cardiology Fellowship includes 3 residents/year and an interventional Cardiology Fellowship, accepting 1 per year
- Cardiology Internist may apply for Cardiology Fellowship
- Opportunities for outreach at one of our 10 critical access hospitals in our 14-county network
- Primary Service Area - ~260,000 people
- Located at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center - 342 bed regional referral teaching hospital
- Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 staffed ED and hospitalist services, helicopter, and state-of-the-art cath labs
- The physicians & staff are committed to providing patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of cardiovascular disease & the promotion of good health!
- Base salary: $300,000/year
- up to $15,000 moving allowance
- Full benefits package, including paid malpractice & tail coverage
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
- Regional health system covering 14 counties, includes MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, seven critical access hospitals, and 42 clinics in northern Iowa
- Teaching hospital with Family Medicine & Internal Medicine Residency Programs, Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology Fellowship & Pharmacy Residency.
Mason City, Iowa
- Population ~30,000
- Largest urban center in north Iowa
- 2 hours from Minneapolis and Des Moines
- Excellent schools - both public and parochial; top 15% in the US in academic student achievement tests
- NIACC community college
- A community rich in history, music, and architecture - known for the Music Man and the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in the world
- Community amenities: Lime Creek Nature Center, indoor ice arena, fine arts museum, performing arts theater, regional orchestra, aquatic center, YMCA fitness center, library, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, and an abundance of outdoor recreation
- Cost of living 24% lower than the national average
- Safe - family friendly community
- 5–10-minute commute to clinic from anywhere in Mason City
- Municipal airport offering daily direct flights to/from Chicago
- 8 miles from beautiful Clear Lake - a resort lake community with an abundance of outdoor activity - fishing, boating, skiing, and spending summers at one of our award-winning beaches! You'll never be bored with the year-around events & activities in this adorable Hallmark community!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required.
- Demonstrated competency as a physician by completion of an appropriate residency program; board certified or board eligible.
- Must be able to obtain Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa medical staff privileges.
- Above average communication skills.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Licensed or eligible for State of Iowa physician license; Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate and Federal DEA Certificate.
NOTE: All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
For more information or to send CV contact
Morgan Staley, Senior Provider Recruiter
Morgan.Staley@mercyhealth.com
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Internist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates need active ECFMG certification before any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status is current and matches the name on your passport to avoid processing delays at USCIS.
Target teaching hospitals and large health systems
Academic medical centers and multi-site health systems file H-1B petitions regularly for internists and have established immigration teams. Community practices often lack that infrastructure, so focus your search on institutions with documented sponsorship history.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter internist roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces health systems that have actively sponsored the role before, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness during outreach.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions so you know the federal floor.
Clarify J-1 waiver status early in the process
If you completed a J-1 residency, confirm whether your two-year home residency requirement has been waived before an employer files your H-1B. An unresolved J-1 obligation blocks USCIS from approving the petition regardless of employer sponsorship.
Request premium processing when your start date is fixed
Hospital credentialing calendars and residency program end dates create hard start deadlines. Ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing so USCIS adjudicates the petition within 15 business days rather than several months.
H-1B Visa Internist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Internist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Internal medicine requires a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree plus completion of an accredited residency program, meeting USCIS's specialty occupation standard of a minimum bachelor's-equivalent degree in a specific field. The O*NET occupation profile for physicians confirms the advanced degree requirement, and USCIS consistently approves H-1B petitions for internists when the employer documents the degree requirements properly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for internists?
Teaching hospitals, academic medical centers, large multispecialty groups, and federally qualified health centers are the most common H-1B sponsors for internists. These institutions file LCAs with DOL routinely and have immigration counsel on retainer. Smaller private practices occasionally sponsor but often lack the administrative capacity, making larger systems a more reliable target. You can filter for employers with verified LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect physicians applying for internist jobs?
Most hospital employers and academic medical centers are cap-exempt under USCIS rules because they qualify as institutions of higher education or nonprofit research organizations affiliated with one. Cap-exempt filing means your employer can submit the H-1B petition at any time of year without entering the lottery, which significantly reduces timeline uncertainty for credentialing and start-date planning.
Can I switch from a J-1 visa to H-1B while working as an internist?
You can convert from J-1 to H-1B, but only after your two-year home residency requirement is either fulfilled or formally waived. Conrad 30 and federal agency waivers are the most common pathways for physicians. Once a waiver is approved, your employer files the H-1B change of status petition with USCIS. Starting the waiver process early matters because DOL certification and USCIS adjudication together can take six months or more.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your medical degree transcripts and diploma, ECFMG certification letter for international medical graduates, residency completion certificate, current state medical license or documentation of pending licensure, and a copy of your passport. Your employer's immigration attorney will also need your CV and a signed employment offer letter. Having all credentials authenticated and organized before the filing window shortens the process considerably.