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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Job Summary:
Under general supervision of Leadership and in collaboration with the administration team, the Medical Director develops, implements, and evaluates the medical practice delivery model in accordance with the goals of the System’s comprehensive treatment programs. The Medical Director assures delivery of quality services to all patients and provides clinical consultation to Leadership in the design of new service delivery initiatives.
Essential Job Functions:
Management Functions:
- Participates in the recruitment and selection process for medical providers.
- Performs clinical supervision of medical staff, including regular performance appraisals and feedback to staff.
- Provides supervision of clinical scheduling, call and leave for medical staff.
- Provides supervision of continuing professional education, in-service training and orientation of new medical staff.
- Ensures integration of medical services into the System’s overall comprehensive services.
- Provides counsel in personnel matters relating to the medical staff.
- Facilitates medical staff/provider meetings.
- Performs or delegates responsibility for quarterly medical record reviews for all medical staff focusing on quality of care and documentation.
- May supervise physician assistants and nurse practitioners in the programs.
- Assists staff with treatment modalities pertinent to the System’s patient populations.
- Reviews input from medical staff on their ideas and concerns with Leadership or programs.
Administrative Functions:
- Knowledgeable of standards and qualifications for medical personnel.
- Approval of medical practice procedures and policies.
- Keeps abreast of trends and regulations and advises management team on necessary changes.
- Participates in strategic planning, establishing goals and criteria for specified projects.
- Reviews clinical and patient care contracts for services provided to or by the System.
- Performs periodic review of practice management functions.
- Serves as liaison between medical staff and administration.
- Represents the System at local medical societies, hospitals, professional organizations, groups and agencies.
- Advises on schedules of fees (and related discounts for services to patients, as appropriate) to be charged for professional services rendered by the System’s medical providers.
- Participates, in conjunction with Leadership, in the overall budget planning and monitoring process; reviews the formulation and evaluation of project goals and budgets.
- Attends designated meetings if necessary.
Performance Improvement Functions:
- Oversee and maintain performance improvement processes for medical services as established by the System, CARF, the state and federal guidelines, and any other entities.
- Reviews results of patient satisfaction surveys.
- Reviews patient complaints.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the System’s mission in performing all aspects of the position.
General:
- Demonstrates a caring and helpful attitude when interacting with patients, vendors and fellow employees.
- Strives to build cooperative partnerships with internal and external customers.
- Assists in promoting a medical staff environment in which the medical providers retain independent judgment and responsibility in the practice of medicine, subject to peer review by, and recommendations from the Medical Director.
- Promotes an environment in which the medical providers follow and abide by the ethics of the medical profession, all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, and any and all other policies adopted by the System.
- Handles confidential information as defined in the System’s policies.
- Participates in other program activities as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned.
- Aptitudes to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly detail oriented, skilled in accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks/duties and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work with information in a confidential manner.
- Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned.
Experience and Education Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
- Current Physician licensed in the state of Practice.
- Current certification in family practice is required.
- Current DEA license is required.
- Administrative experience as a family practice physician in implementing community health programs, desirable.
- Supervisory experience with knowledge of medical audits, desirable.
- Must have or be able to obtain admitting privileges to the local hospital.
- Must meet all credentialing requirements as required by Medicaid, Medicare and insurances.
- Prefer a minimum of two years Medical Director Experience.
- Prefer a minimum of five years as a practicing physician.
Supervisory Requirements:
- Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all team members.
- Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of the department.
- Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.
- Involve, as appropriate, all team members to achieve goals.
- Effectively communicate to team members any changes and newsworthy events within the department or company.
- Handle difficult team member situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individual.
- Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.
- Reinforces team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the company.
Employment Requirements:
- Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
- Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
- All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
- Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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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.