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Medical Oncologist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations requiring at minimum a medical degree, residency, and fellowship training. Academic medical centers, cancer institutes, and large health systems sponsor H-1B petitions for oncologists, and cap-exempt employers can file year-round without waiting for the April lottery window.
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Joining the Baylor Scott and White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team grants you access to collegiality, innovation, and advanced resources in technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.
Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Urologic Oncologist to join our outstanding Urology Division in the Central Texas region of Temple, TX. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers a work-life balance, a competitive salary, a productivity bonus, a moving allowance, and no state income tax. Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified.
The Opportunity
The Department of Urology is comprised of 12 fellowship-trained Urologists, 9 APPs, and 10 residents and offers comprehensive urology services. Additional details include:
- Urologic Oncology-focused practice with the opportunity to do some general urology
- Outpatient practice with surgical and inpatient service, including four available robots
- Work with like-minded professionals in a fully integrated health system
- Epic EMR
- Academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine
- Large urology residency program with resident coverage at all times
- Call 1:10 on average
- Clinical Research experience and motivation are preferred
- Leadership opportunity in the residency program for interested and qualified candidates
About Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. In 2022, the hospital ranks No.5 of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include specialties in emergency medicine and radiology and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.
About the Community
Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
About Baylor Scott and White Health System - Central Texas
As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott and White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott and White Healthcare. Today, Baylor Scott and White includes 52 hospitals, more than 800 patient care sites, 7,300 active physicians, over 49,000 employees and the Scott and White Health Plan.
For additional information, please send your CV to: Teresa Washington, Sr. Physician Recruiter - Teresa.Washington1@BSWHealth.org
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate Degree in Medicine
Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
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Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
Internationally trained oncologists must hold valid ECFMG certification to obtain a medical license in most states. Confirm yours is current and matches the name on your passport before any employer begins your H-1B petition, since credential mismatches cause USCIS delays.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities, federally qualified health centers, and NCI-designated cancer centers are cap-exempt. They can file your H-1B petition at any time of year, so you're not locked into the April lottery registration window.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark oncology prevailing wages
DOL sets prevailing wage by SOC code and geographic area. Run your intended role through OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know whether the offered salary meets the Level II or Level III wage required on the Labor Condition Application your employer must certify.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by Medical Oncologist roles to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in oncology. That filing record tells you which institutions have actively sponsored oncologists before, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Clarify J-1 waiver status before accepting an offer
If you trained on a J-1 visa exchange visitor visa, a two-year home-residency requirement may bar you from changing to H-1B status until it's fulfilled or waived. Conrad 30, IHS, and appalachian regional commission waivers can resolve this, but the waiver process adds months to your timeline.
Request premium processing once your petition is filed
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For oncology positions with a credentialing start date tied to hospital board approval, standard processing timelines often miss onboarding windows. Confirm with your employer whether they'll cover the premium processing fee upfront.
H-1B Visa Medical Oncologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Oncologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Medical Oncologist positions require at minimum an MD or DO degree, completion of an internal medicine residency, and a hematology-oncology fellowship, which satisfies USCIS's requirement that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. The O*NET profile for this occupation confirms the advanced degree standard, and USCIS consistently approves oncology petitions under the specialty occupation definition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for oncologists?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, nonprofit hospital systems, and large multispecialty group practices are the most active H-1B sponsors for oncologists. Many of these are cap-exempt institutions, meaning they can file petitions year-round outside the annual lottery. Community hospitals and private oncology practices can also sponsor but are subject to the 65,000 regular cap and the April registration window. Browse Medical Oncologist roles with confirmed sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap exemption affect oncology job searches?
Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit research hospitals and university-affiliated cancer institutes, can file an H-1B petition for you at any point during the year. This matters if you finish fellowship in June or need to start before October 1, when cap-subject approvals take effect. Identifying cap-exempt institutions early in your search gives you more flexible start date options and eliminates lottery uncertainty entirely.
What happens to my H-1B status if my oncology fellowship ends before I have a job offer?
If you're transitioning from a J-1 or F-1 fellowship, your authorized stay has a defined end date. H-1B status doesn't begin automatically. You need an employer to file a petition before your current status expires, or you'll need to leave and re-enter under a different status. Many oncology fellows extend their training or request a short-term clinical research appointment at their fellowship institution to bridge the gap while their H-1B petition is pending.
Can I work at multiple hospital locations on a single H-1B petition as an oncologist?
You can work at multiple locations within the same employer's system, but each worksite requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application on file with DOL before you begin working there. If you're joining a group practice or health system with satellite clinics, confirm with your employer that LCAs cover all sites where you'll see patients. Working at an unlisted location without a certified LCA is a compliance violation that can affect your H-1B status and any future green card sponsorship.