H-1B Visa Nephrologist Jobs
Nephrologists rank among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa specialty occupations, with academic medical centers, dialysis networks, and hospital systems filing LCAs year after year. Board certification, USMLE completion, and a nephrology fellowship are the credential baseline employers expect before initiating sponsorship.
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225 North Smith Avenue
Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2592
Date Posted:
June 04, 2026
Department:
62837000 Nephrology
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Every 4th
Job Summary:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Specializes in diseases and disorders of the kidney, and conditions that impact renal function.
Key Position Details:
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care.
- Provides specialty care for patients with diseases or disorders of the kidney, or conditions which impact renal function.
- Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
-
May participate in on-call rotation.
-
Quality.
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
- May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required and
- Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine required and
- Completion of a fellowship in nephrology from an approved school of medicine required
- 0 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in the designated specialty required
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire and
- ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days and
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire and
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire
- Licensed Physician - WI upon hire required and
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine upon hire required and
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required and
- Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required and
- National Provider Identifier upon hire required
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $390,000 to $410,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary
At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.
Benefits include:
- Health \& Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
- Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
- Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
- Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
- Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
- Education \& Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
- Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
- Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility \& details.
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
225 North Smith Avenue
Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2592
Date Posted:
June 04, 2026
Department:
62837000 Nephrology
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Every 4th
Job Summary:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Specializes in diseases and disorders of the kidney, and conditions that impact renal function.
Key Position Details:
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care.
- Provides specialty care for patients with diseases or disorders of the kidney, or conditions which impact renal function.
- Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
-
May participate in on-call rotation.
-
Quality.
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
- May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required and
- Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine required and
- Completion of a fellowship in nephrology from an approved school of medicine required
- 0 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in the designated specialty required
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire and
- ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days and
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire and
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire
- Licensed Physician - WI upon hire required and
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine upon hire required and
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required and
- Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required and
- National Provider Identifier upon hire required
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $390,000 to $410,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary
At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.
Benefits include:
- Health \& Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
- Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
- Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
- Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
- Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
- Education \& Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
- Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
- Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility \& details.
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nephrologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates must hold ECFMG certification before any U.S. employer can sponsor an H-1B for a clinical nephrology role. Confirm your certification status is current and matches the name on your passport to avoid petition delays.
Target nephrology group practices and dialysis networks
Academic hospitals and large dialysis organizations file H-1B petitions regularly for nephrologists. Searching DOL LCA disclosure data by SOC code 29-1069 identifies which employer types have active filing histories for this specialty, narrowing your outreach list.
Search H-1B employer histories on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter nephrologist openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to practices that have never sponsored. This cuts wasted applications and surfaces hiring managers already familiar with the process.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your offer salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the nephrology role and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating compensation so you understand the wage level your employer must certify on the LCA before USCIS ever sees the petition.
Confirm the employer's H-1B cap-exempt status
Hospitals affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution may qualify as cap-exempt, letting you start work any time rather than waiting for the October 1 fiscal-year start. Ask HR whether the entity files under INA Section 214(c)(3) cap-exempt provisions.
Get state medical licensure lined up before the I-129 is filed
USCIS requires proof that you're qualified to perform the specialty occupation. For nephrologists, that means a valid state medical license or a documented pathway to licensure. Missing licensure documentation is a leading RFE trigger on physician H-1B petitions.
H-1B Visa Nephrologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does nephrology qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Nephrology meets the USCIS specialty occupation definition because the role requires at minimum a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a directly related field, and in practice requires a medical degree, residency, and subspecialty fellowship. The O*NET profile for physicians and surgeons confirms the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge that the H-1B classification requires.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for nephrologists?
Academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and large outpatient dialysis organizations file the majority of nephrologist H-1B petitions. Multispecialty physician groups and Veterans Affairs facilities also sponsor regularly. Private solo or small group practices sponsor far less often because of the administrative cost and compliance burden. Migrate Mate lets you filter nephrologist openings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from a hospital to a private nephrology practice?
An employer change requires the new practice to file a new H-1B petition with USCIS before you begin work there. Under AC21 portability, if your petition has been pending for 180 days or more and is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification, you may be eligible to port to the new employer. Confirm the new practice is willing to file and can meet the prevailing wage before resigning.
Can a nephrology fellowship program sponsor an H-1B?
Many nephrology fellowship programs at university-affiliated hospitals qualify as cap-exempt employers, which means they can sponsor an H-1B at any point in the year without waiting for the annual lottery. You'd need to confirm whether the program entity itself holds cap-exempt status. Some fellows complete training on a J-1 visa exchange visitor visa and must address the two-year home residency requirement before transitioning to H-1B.
How does the H-1B lottery affect physician recruitment timelines for nephrologists?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are selected in a random lottery each April for an October 1 start date, which creates a six-month gap that disrupts hospital credentialing and patient panel buildout. Employers often solve this by using a J-1 to H-1B transition or by confirming their institution qualifies as cap-exempt. If your employer is cap-subject, lottery non-selection means waiting a full year to refile, so confirming cap status early is essential.