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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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Jamestown, ND
Join a hardworking patient and family-centered care team committed to customer service and high-quality care in the growing community of Jamestown, ND. Work collaboratively with 1 Pediatrician, 3 Family Medicine Physicians, 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians, 1 Internal Medicine Physician, 1 General Surgeon and 1 Psychologist in a beautiful, new facility that is connected to the new and easily accessible Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
- Full-time, 1.0 FTE opportunity (32-34 patient contact hours)
- Hours: Monday-Friday between 8a-5p
- Based in Jamestown, ND; no outreach
- OB services, with or without C-section privileges (training for C-sections can be provided)
- Average outpatients per day: 16-20 patients
- Average Inpatients per day: 5-10
- Call Coverage: 1:13
- One week of inpatient service at a time; rotated among all community physicians
- Onsite Services Include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, General Surgery, Diabetes Education, Dietitian, Path/Lab, Radiology/Imaging, Physical Therapy, & Tobacco Cessation
- Outreach Services Include: ENT, Oncology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Sports Medicine, Weight Loss (non-surgical)
The Essentia Primary Care Physician works as a leader of a Care Team. Utilizing Essentia Care Processes, the physician works collaboratively with other health care team members to achieve patient care objectives and to provide continuity of care for patients and families.
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE in Family Medicine
LOCATION:
- 90 minutes west from Fargo and 90 minutes east from Bismarck, 3 hours from Winnipeg, Canada, and 4 and ½ hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Jamestown population: 16,000
- Located in the valley where the James and Pipestem rivers meet, this community offers a large variety of recreational activities: http://jamestownnd.org/
- Jamestown is a growing community that provides individuals with safe neighborhoods, access to a municipal airport, a four-year University, affordable housing, great school systems and plenty to do to create a well-balanced environment to raise a family.
COMPENSATION
- $345,449. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
For further information, contact:
Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org
Cell: 218-393-9518
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine (OB Required)
Jamestown, ND
Join a hardworking patient and family-centered care team committed to customer service and high-quality care in the growing community of Jamestown, ND. Work collaboratively with 1 Pediatrician, 3 Family Medicine Physicians, 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians, 1 Internal Medicine Physician, 1 General Surgeon and 1 Psychologist in a beautiful, new facility that is connected to the new and easily accessible Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
- Full-time, 1.0 FTE opportunity (32-34 patient contact hours)
- Hours: Monday-Friday between 8a-5p
- Based in Jamestown, ND; no outreach
- OB services, with or without C-section privileges (training for C-sections can be provided)
- Average outpatients per day: 16-20 patients
- Average Inpatients per day: 5-10
- Call Coverage: 1:13
- One week of inpatient service at a time; rotated among all community physicians
- Onsite Services Include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, General Surgery, Diabetes Education, Dietitian, Path/Lab, Radiology/Imaging, Physical Therapy, & Tobacco Cessation
- Outreach Services Include: ENT, Oncology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Sports Medicine, Weight Loss (non-surgical)
The Essentia Primary Care Physician works as a leader of a Care Team. Utilizing Essentia Care Processes, the physician works collaboratively with other health care team members to achieve patient care objectives and to provide continuity of care for patients and families.
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE in Family Medicine
LOCATION:
- 90 minutes west from Fargo and 90 minutes east from Bismarck, 3 hours from Winnipeg, Canada, and 4 and ½ hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Jamestown population: 16,000
- Located in the valley where the James and Pipestem rivers meet, this community offers a large variety of recreational activities: http://jamestownnd.org/
- Jamestown is a growing community that provides individuals with safe neighborhoods, access to a municipal airport, a four-year University, affordable housing, great school systems and plenty to do to create a well-balanced environment to raise a family.
COMPENSATION
- $345,449. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
For further information, contact:
Eric Bain, Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: Eric.Bain@EssentiaHealth.org
Cell: 218-393-9518
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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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.