H-1B Visa Medical Doctor Jobs
Medical Doctor roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring at least an MD or DO and a valid state medical license. Most physician positions are cap-exempt through hospitals and nonprofits, so you can file year-round without entering the lottery. ECFMG certification is required if you completed medical training outside the U.S.
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Family Medicine Physician Hermiston, OR
Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Exempt
Offer Relocation?:
Yes
ID:
16851
HPSA Primary Care Score: 18
Are you a compassionate and experienced leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused healthcare setting? We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team at Mirasol Family Health Center. This role blends direct patient care with strategic leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape clinical excellence and operational success.
At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than a doctor, and we are more than a job. As an FQHC, we are a patient-centered medical home dedicated to compassionately serving our communities. We treat our patients the way they want to be treated, regardless of their background or ability to pay. Our doors are open to all. Our neighborhood centers provide affordable, high-quality care for families, from kids to grandparents. We support them through all stages of life, whether they’re new moms, dealing with a child’s toothache, helping a homebound grandmother, or seeking nutrition advice. We’re here for our communities, offering help even beyond healthcare needs.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- A Family Medicine Physician passionate about community health and family medicine
- An experienced healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations who would take on clinic leadership responsibilities while managing their patient panel
POSITION DETAILS:
- Proudly serving a largely migrant and Latino community
- Full scope panel including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Certified bilingual Medical Assistant dedicated to assisting in translation and patient care
- 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week)
- EMR system is EPIC
- Clinic Operational Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- New Hire Guarantee: $242,208
- Hiring Bonus of $22,500
- Relocation assistance of $15,000
- Student loan debt? We’ll offer you $37,500 in assistance
- $1,125 monthly housing/auto stipend for 1 year ($13,500 total)
- $37,500 annual geographical pay
- Malpractice insurance coverage (no tail coverage policy needed)
- Visa assistance-J1Waiver and H1B
- 4-week Medical Spanish Immersion Program in Xela, Guatemala
PHYSICIAN BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits at no out-of-pocket cost to employees
- Great personal leave time
- 8 paid holidays per year
- $2,775 annual CME allowance with 40 hours of CME time
- Profit-sharing plan 401a
- 2 retirement plans: 403b and 457b
- Automatic life insurance policy
- Employee assistance program
QUALIFICATIONS
You must complete an ACGME/AOA-accredited Family Medicine Residency program to be considered for this position.
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED:
Joining YVFWC means you will benefit from living in the Pacific Northwest, where you can enjoy spectacular wilderness areas, crystal-clear lakes, and rivers. You can enjoy fine Northwest wines and a stunning selection of fruits and vegetables. You will also be within an easy drive to a growing metropolitan area, offering fine dining and shopping, theatres, museums, and elite universities.
OUR MISSION:
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at providerjob@yvfwc.org for more information about this opportunity!
JOB BRIEF
Family Medicine Physician Hermiston, OR
Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Exempt
Offer Relocation?:
Yes
ID:
16851
HPSA Primary Care Score: 18
Are you a compassionate and experienced leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused healthcare setting? We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team at Mirasol Family Health Center. This role blends direct patient care with strategic leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape clinical excellence and operational success.
At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than a doctor, and we are more than a job. As an FQHC, we are a patient-centered medical home dedicated to compassionately serving our communities. We treat our patients the way they want to be treated, regardless of their background or ability to pay. Our doors are open to all. Our neighborhood centers provide affordable, high-quality care for families, from kids to grandparents. We support them through all stages of life, whether they’re new moms, dealing with a child’s toothache, helping a homebound grandmother, or seeking nutrition advice. We’re here for our communities, offering help even beyond healthcare needs.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- A Family Medicine Physician passionate about community health and family medicine
- An experienced healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations who would take on clinic leadership responsibilities while managing their patient panel
POSITION DETAILS:
- Proudly serving a largely migrant and Latino community
- Full scope panel including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Certified bilingual Medical Assistant dedicated to assisting in translation and patient care
- 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week)
- EMR system is EPIC
- Clinic Operational Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- New Hire Guarantee: $242,208
- Hiring Bonus of $22,500
- Relocation assistance of $15,000
- Student loan debt? We’ll offer you $37,500 in assistance
- $1,125 monthly housing/auto stipend for 1 year ($13,500 total)
- $37,500 annual geographical pay
- Malpractice insurance coverage (no tail coverage policy needed)
- Visa assistance-J1Waiver and H1B
- 4-week Medical Spanish Immersion Program in Xela, Guatemala
PHYSICIAN BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits at no out-of-pocket cost to employees
- Great personal leave time
- 8 paid holidays per year
- $2,775 annual CME allowance with 40 hours of CME time
- Profit-sharing plan 401a
- 2 retirement plans: 403b and 457b
- Automatic life insurance policy
- Employee assistance program
QUALIFICATIONS
You must complete an ACGME/AOA-accredited Family Medicine Residency program to be considered for this position.
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED:
Joining YVFWC means you will benefit from living in the Pacific Northwest, where you can enjoy spectacular wilderness areas, crystal-clear lakes, and rivers. You can enjoy fine Northwest wines and a stunning selection of fruits and vegetables. You will also be within an easy drive to a growing metropolitan area, offering fine dining and shopping, theatres, museums, and elite universities.
OUR MISSION:
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at providerjob@yvfwc.org for more information about this opportunity!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Medical Doctor
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
If you trained outside the U.S., ECFMG certification is a hard requirement before any employer can file your H-1B petition. Confirm your certificate is current and that your medical school appears on the ECFMG-recognized institutions list.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals, nonprofit health systems, and academic medical centers can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual cap. Focus your search on these employers to avoid lottery exposure and file on any timeline that fits your contract start date.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and location. Run your job title and geography through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate so your offer meets the legal threshold and the LCA clears without delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find H-1B sponsoring physicians employers
Migrate Mate filters employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're only browsing health systems and practices that have actively sponsored physicians. That removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who've never filed a physician petition.
Confirm your specialty license aligns with the petition
USCIS scrutinizes whether your state medical license and board certification match the specific role in the I-129 petition. If you're filing as a hospitalist but your license lists a different specialty, request a corrected or updated license before your employer submits.
Negotiate premium processing into your employment contract
USCIS premium processing brings an adjudication decision within 15 business days. For physician roles with credentialing timelines and hospital start dates, ask the employer to commit to premium processing in writing before you sign the offer.
H-1B Visa Medical Doctor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Medical Doctor jobs require entering the H-1B lottery?
Not usually. Most physician positions are at hospitals, academic medical centers, or nonprofit health systems, which are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt employers can file I-129 petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. If you're joining a private practice that lacks a nonprofit affiliation, that employer may be cap-subject, and lottery timing applies.
Does a foreign medical degree qualify for H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided USCIS confirms the degree is equivalent to a U.S. MD or DO. Foreign-trained physicians also need ECFMG certification before an employer can sponsor them. USCIS may request a credential evaluation from a recognized agency to establish degree equivalency if the petition doesn't include one upfront.
How do I find hospitals and health systems that sponsor H-1B visas for physicians?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B LCA filing history by employer and occupation, so you can identify which hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers have actively sponsored physician roles. That's a faster filter than scanning job boards where sponsorship status is often unlisted or inaccurate.
Can I work as a Medical Doctor during H-1B processing?
If you're changing status from another valid visa and your employer filed before your current status expired, you can often continue working under cap-gap or portability rules depending on your prior status. Physicians on J-1 visas face an additional complexity: the two-year home residency requirement must be waived or fulfilled before an H-1B petition is approvable.
What does the prevailing wage requirement mean for physician H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application confirming your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and work location. Physician prevailing wages vary significantly by specialty, city, and employer type. Your employer can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before setting your compensation.