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Medical Director roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS because they require an MD or DO plus relevant clinical or administrative experience. Large health systems, managed care organizations, and pharmaceutical companies sponsor H-1B petitions for this title regularly, and many file without the lottery through cap-exempt institutions.
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MaineHealth Surgical Care is seeking a fellowship-trained, full-time surgical oncologist to join its well-established team in Portland, Maine, with the potential to become the Associate Medical Director of General Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. The surgeon will be expected to have a track record of clinical excellence in cutaneous oncology and sarcoma, with a potential additional arena of clinical interest, such as cytoreductive surgery or abdominal sarcoma. This surgeon will be a member of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of General Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. The Division includes 12 full-time surgeons, four of whom practice in this Section.
Highlights:
- Part of a statewide oncology care program- the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN) is an integrated cancer care delivery network across the Southern, Coastal and Mountain regions of Maine and eastern New Hampshire. Designed to provide care as close to home as possible, the network comprises 11 hospital partners and provides comprehensive cancer care to more than 8,000 cancer patients annually.
- Current program includes TVEC, limb perfusion, and a robust multidisciplinary team.
- MHCCN is the dominant cancer care provider in the state of Maine with COC, NAPBC, and NAPRC-accredited comprehensive cancer care programs.
- Fully integrated surgical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, patient support/social worker, and nutritionist service.
- Leading-edge analytics and metrics, including membership of ASCO CancerLinQ. EPIC EMR system with BEACON and ClinicalPath platforms.
- Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.
- Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Program.
- Research opportunities exist in clinical, translational, and basic science. The surgeon will be part of MaineHealth and the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN).
- Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.
- Competitive compensation packages include relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification/Board Eligible in general surgery, having completed a residency in general surgery.
- Completion of a Society of Surgical Oncology-accredited Fellowship or having Board Certification in advance of Surgical Oncology.
Location:
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a beautiful, culturally rich area while being affiliated with a health system with award winning programs, nationally recognized physicians, and world class technology.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Description
MaineHealth Surgical Care is seeking a fellowship-trained, full-time surgical oncologist to join its well-established team in Portland, Maine, with the potential to become the Associate Medical Director of General Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. The surgeon will be expected to have a track record of clinical excellence in cutaneous oncology and sarcoma, with a potential additional arena of clinical interest, such as cytoreductive surgery or abdominal sarcoma. This surgeon will be a member of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of General Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery. The Division includes 12 full-time surgeons, four of whom practice in this Section.
Highlights:
- Part of a statewide oncology care program- the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN) is an integrated cancer care delivery network across the Southern, Coastal and Mountain regions of Maine and eastern New Hampshire. Designed to provide care as close to home as possible, the network comprises 11 hospital partners and provides comprehensive cancer care to more than 8,000 cancer patients annually.
- Current program includes TVEC, limb perfusion, and a robust multidisciplinary team.
- MHCCN is the dominant cancer care provider in the state of Maine with COC, NAPBC, and NAPRC-accredited comprehensive cancer care programs.
- Fully integrated surgical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, patient support/social worker, and nutritionist service.
- Leading-edge analytics and metrics, including membership of ASCO CancerLinQ. EPIC EMR system with BEACON and ClinicalPath platforms.
- Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.
- Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Program.
- Research opportunities exist in clinical, translational, and basic science. The surgeon will be part of MaineHealth and the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN).
- Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.
- Competitive compensation packages include relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification/Board Eligible in general surgery, having completed a residency in general surgery.
- Completion of a Society of Surgical Oncology-accredited Fellowship or having Board Certification in advance of Surgical Oncology.
Location:
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a beautiful, culturally rich area while being affiliated with a health system with award winning programs, nationally recognized physicians, and world class technology.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Medical Director
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires Medical Directors to hold a degree in a directly related field. If you trained abroad, get a credential evaluation through a NACES-member service before approaching employers so licensing delays don't stall your petition.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit research centers, and government health agencies can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. Prioritizing these employers removes the April registration deadline from your job search timeline.
Search verified H-1B sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Director openings by employers with documented LCA filing history for this role. That history signals the employer has cleared prevailing-wage certification before and knows the process.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Medical Director in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before signing an offer to confirm the salary meets Level III or IV thresholds.
Ask about concurrent LCA and petition filing timelines
The LCA must be certified by DOL before USCIS receives your I-129. Confirm with HR that they're filing the LCA at least three weeks before your intended start date, especially if you're transferring from a current H-1B status.
Clarify whether your duties trigger a new petition
If a Medical Director role expands your responsibilities into a materially different position than what USCIS approved, your employer must file an amended I-129. Raise this with HR before accepting a promotion to avoid unauthorized work exposure.
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Find Medical Director JobsMedical Director H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Medical Director positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum an MD or DO degree, and typically board certification or graduate-level administrative training. The role must require this specific degree in a directly related field, which physician leadership positions consistently satisfy. Your employer documents this in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Directors?
Health systems, academic medical centers, managed care organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and government-contracted healthcare agencies all sponsor H-1B petitions for Medical Directors. Academic medical centers and nonprofit research hospitals have the added advantage of being cap-exempt, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active LCA filing history for this role.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Medical Director offers?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for a Medical Director in your specific metropolitan area. For most markets, this falls at a Level III or Level IV wage tier given the supervisory and administrative scope of the role. Your employer certifies this wage in the LCA before filing your I-129, and the certified wage becomes the minimum they're legally required to pay.
Can a Medical Director transfer their H-1B to a new employer?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, provided you're maintaining valid status. Your new employer files a fresh LCA and I-129 for the Medical Director role at their organization. If the job duties, worksite, or supervising entity differ materially, the new petition must document those specifics fully.
What happens to H-1B status if a Medical Director role is restructured or eliminated?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. If the role changes significantly, an amended I-129 may be required before you transition. Notify USCIS of any material change in duties, location, or employment terms promptly to avoid a gap in authorized status.
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