H-1B Visa Medical Director Jobs
Medical Director roles qualify as H-1B visa 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 visa petitions for this title regularly, and many file without the lottery through cap-exempt institutions.
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Glendale, Arizona
Department Name:
Radiology-Support-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
$10,000 Eligible for Sign on!
Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.
Location:
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center - 5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with flexibility to support operational needs as required.
The Associate Director of Medical Imaging provides leadership and operational oversight for multiple imaging departments including CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, X-Ray, Medical Imaging Assistants, and Front Desk staff. This role is responsible for driving excellence in patient care, quality, safety, staff engagement, and financial performance while ensuring efficient daily operations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to imaging leaders, technologists, and support staff across multiple modalities.
- Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, patient throughput, and department operations to ensure exceptional patient care and service.
- Monitor operational, quality, safety, and financial metrics and implement improvement strategies to achieve departmental goals.
- Partner with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflows, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and professional development efforts for leaders and staff.
- Oversee departments for productivity and resource utilization while supporting organizational priorities.
- Oversee and lead and support strategic initiatives, process improvement projects, technology implementations, and change management efforts.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.
This leadership role combines operational management, staff development, and strategic planning to ensure high-quality imaging services and an exceptional patient experience.
Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.
Position Summary
This position plans and provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support within the assigned departments/areas. This position supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation and staff scheduling. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.
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Provides and/or facilitates patient centered care, and/or other related activities, and promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning.
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Serves as a resource and provides leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes. Acts as a consultant within the organization. Collaborates with all departments to assist with patient flow and process improvement.
-
Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department. Works with staff to make necessary changes. May analyze data and healthcare trends to gain efficiencies and improve patient outcomes.
-
Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis.
-
Maintains clinical competencies and certifications as required. Responsible for QA/QI management and assures compliance with regulatory agencies and laws.
-
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to department practices. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.
-
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. May perform prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
-
Provides operational and managerial leadership to department of the assigned facility/facilities. May provide patient care as needed. May assist and/or be responsible for department budget. Participates/leads committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of department staff and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, typically achieved through 5+ years experience and supervisory experience in imaging or diagnostic specialty.
Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable. Advanced certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable. BLS certification required.
Must have considerable experience with appropriate patient population in the area of responsibility. Must demonstrate leadership ability, effective communication skills, and human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Glendale, Arizona
Department Name:
Radiology-Support-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
$10,000 Eligible for Sign on!
Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.
Location:
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center - 5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with flexibility to support operational needs as required.
The Associate Director of Medical Imaging provides leadership and operational oversight for multiple imaging departments including CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, X-Ray, Medical Imaging Assistants, and Front Desk staff. This role is responsible for driving excellence in patient care, quality, safety, staff engagement, and financial performance while ensuring efficient daily operations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to imaging leaders, technologists, and support staff across multiple modalities.
- Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, patient throughput, and department operations to ensure exceptional patient care and service.
- Monitor operational, quality, safety, and financial metrics and implement improvement strategies to achieve departmental goals.
- Partner with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflows, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and professional development efforts for leaders and staff.
- Oversee departments for productivity and resource utilization while supporting organizational priorities.
- Oversee and lead and support strategic initiatives, process improvement projects, technology implementations, and change management efforts.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.
This leadership role combines operational management, staff development, and strategic planning to ensure high-quality imaging services and an exceptional patient experience.
Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.
Position Summary
This position plans and provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support within the assigned departments/areas. This position supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation and staff scheduling. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.
-
Provides and/or facilitates patient centered care, and/or other related activities, and promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning.
-
Serves as a resource and provides leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes. Acts as a consultant within the organization. Collaborates with all departments to assist with patient flow and process improvement.
-
Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department. Works with staff to make necessary changes. May analyze data and healthcare trends to gain efficiencies and improve patient outcomes.
-
Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis.
-
Maintains clinical competencies and certifications as required. Responsible for QA/QI management and assures compliance with regulatory agencies and laws.
-
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to department practices. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.
-
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. May perform prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
-
Provides operational and managerial leadership to department of the assigned facility/facilities. May provide patient care as needed. May assist and/or be responsible for department budget. Participates/leads committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of department staff and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, typically achieved through 5+ years experience and supervisory experience in imaging or diagnostic specialty.
Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable. Advanced certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable. BLS certification required.
Must have considerable experience with appropriate patient population in the area of responsibility. Must demonstrate leadership ability, effective communication skills, and human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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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.
H-1B Visa Medical Director: 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.