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Medical Director Oncology roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS standards, requiring a medical degree and active licensure. Academic cancer centers, NCI-designated hospitals, and large integrated health systems regularly file H-1B visa petitions for these leadership positions, which combine clinical oversight with research and administrative scope.
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Get Access To All JobsPRIMARY CITY/STATE:
Gilbert, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Support Services-Gilbert
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Nursing
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.
Banner Gateway MD Anderson Cancer Center offers the most experienced and advanced Infusion Center, offering an ever-increasing list of high-quality adult services. Our modern unit provides reclining chairs with individual televisions and a view of a beautiful healing garden. Our nurses are chemotherapy validated, infusion certified and our staff is dedicated to excellent patient care. We also participate in drug research studies through the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Our staff takes care of the prior authorization with your insurance for your referring physician.
As an RN Associate Director for Medical Oncology, you will provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
Schedule: Exempt 40 hours per week. 4 Ten hour shifts or 5 Eights
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues. Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization.
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Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
-
Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
-
Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
-
Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
-
Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
-
Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS certification.
Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area. Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes. Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements. In LTC setting: Requires familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and developmental disabilities.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
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:
Gilbert, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Support Services-Gilbert
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Nursing
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.
Banner Gateway MD Anderson Cancer Center offers the most experienced and advanced Infusion Center, offering an ever-increasing list of high-quality adult services. Our modern unit provides reclining chairs with individual televisions and a view of a beautiful healing garden. Our nurses are chemotherapy validated, infusion certified and our staff is dedicated to excellent patient care. We also participate in drug research studies through the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Our staff takes care of the prior authorization with your insurance for your referring physician.
As an RN Associate Director for Medical Oncology, you will provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
Schedule: Exempt 40 hours per week. 4 Ten hour shifts or 5 Eights
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues. Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization.
-
Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
-
Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
-
Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
-
Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
-
Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
-
Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS certification.
Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area. Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes. Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements. In LTC setting: Requires familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and developmental disabilities.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
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 Oncology
Verify your specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS scrutinizes physician leadership roles because 'director' titles can blur clinical and administrative duties. Gather board certification in oncology, state medical licensure, and a detailed job description showing clinical oversight before applications begin.
Target NCI-designated cancer centers specifically
NCI-designated centers and academic medical systems file H-1B petitions far more consistently than community hospitals. Filter your search by institution type on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B filing history in oncology leadership roles.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before salary negotiations
Medical Director roles typically fall at DOL wage Level III or IV. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before negotiating, so your offered salary meets the LCA certification threshold and avoids petition delays.
Clarify H-1B cap-exempt status with academic employers
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting you file outside the annual lottery. Ask HR directly whether the entity holds 501(c)(3) status and files cap-exempt petitions through USCIS.
Align your start date with the H-1B timeline
Cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date after the April lottery. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round with a 15-day premium processing option. Build your job search timeline around these windows to avoid gaps between OPT or existing status expiration.
Obtain ECFMG certification documentation before filing
If you completed medical training outside the U.S., ECFMG certification is a licensing prerequisite that USCIS reviewers expect to see in the petition package. Confirm your certificate is current and matches the name on your passport before your employer files.
H-1B Visa Medical Director Oncology: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Director Oncology role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. The role requires a medical degree and board certification in oncology, satisfying USCIS specialty occupation standards. The key is that the job description must emphasize clinical leadership and medical expertise rather than purely administrative management. Employers should document the degree requirement explicitly in the LCA and petition to avoid Requests for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for oncology medical directors?
NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical centers with university affiliations, large integrated health networks, and nonprofit hospital systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for these roles. Many of these qualify as cap-exempt employers, which means they can file year-round without entering the lottery. You can search verified H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate by role and institution type.
Does board certification affect H-1B approval for this role?
Board certification in oncology strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly. While USCIS doesn't mandate it by regulation, adjudicators look for evidence that the role requires the highest level of specialized medical knowledge. A petition supported by oncology board certification alongside state licensure and a detailed clinical scope of work is much less likely to receive an RFE.
Can a Medical Director Oncology position be filed as cap-exempt?
It depends on the employer's tax and affiliation status. Hospitals directly affiliated with a university, or those operating as nonprofit research institutions, often qualify as cap-exempt under USCIS rules. This lets them file outside the annual lottery window at any time of year. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status with HR before accepting an offer, since it affects your start timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from a clinical role into a Medical Director position?
A material change in duties, title, or employer requires an amended H-1B petition before you assume the new role. Moving from an attending physician position into a Medical Director role typically qualifies as a material change because the SOC code, job duties, and sometimes the prevailing wage level shift. Your employer's immigration counsel should file the amended petition with USCIS before or concurrent with the role change.