H-1B Visa Medical Doctor Jobs
Medical Doctor roles qualify as H-1B 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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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Infectious Diseases department. The APP will be seeing new and follow-up appointments for Infectious Diseases.
Schedule: M-F, days
- no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
- Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
- Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
- Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
- Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
- Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
- Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
- Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
- Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
- Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
- Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
- Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
- Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
- Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
- Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
- Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (issued by the American Heart Association) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
- Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department
Preferred:
- 1-2 years of APP experience
- Experience in Infectious Diseases management
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Infectious Diseases department. The APP will be seeing new and follow-up appointments for Infectious Diseases.
Schedule: M-F, days
- no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
- Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
- Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
- Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
- Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
- Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
- Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
- Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
- Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
- Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
- Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
- Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
- Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
- Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
- Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
- Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (issued by the American Heart Association) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
- Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department
Preferred:
- 1-2 years of APP experience
- Experience in Infectious Diseases management
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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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.
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Find Medical Doctor JobsMedical Doctor H-1B Visa: 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.
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