H-1B Visa Neurologist Jobs
Neurologist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Doctor of Medicine degree with residency and fellowship training in neurology. Academic medical centers, hospital systems, and multispecialty groups regularly file H-1B petitions for neurologists, and the 65,000-slot annual cap applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Job Summary
The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group.
Accountabilities
- Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.
- Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.
- Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.
- Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.
- Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician’s professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
- Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board.
- Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health. As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair. These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization.
- Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.
- Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.
- Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
- Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
- Controlled Substance License in state of employment
- Drug Enforcement Agency Number
Other Required Skills and Experience
- Basic Computer Skills
- Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)
- Mathematical skills
- Specialty specific skills
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greer Medical Campus
Facility
2025 Administration-Medical Group
Department
20251000 Medical Group Administration - Upstate-Practice Operations
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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Job Summary
The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group.
Accountabilities
- Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.
- Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.
- Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.
- Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.
- Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician’s professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
- Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board.
- Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health. As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair. These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization.
- Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.
- Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.
- Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
- Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
- Controlled Substance License in state of employment
- Drug Enforcement Agency Number
Other Required Skills and Experience
- Basic Computer Skills
- Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)
- Mathematical skills
- Specialty specific skills
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greer Medical Campus
Facility
2025 Administration-Medical Group
Department
20251000 Medical Group Administration - Upstate-Practice Operations
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Neurologist
Verify your credentials meet USCIS standards
Your medical degree, residency certificate, and neurology fellowship documentation must align with USCIS specialty occupation criteria. If your degree is from a foreign institution, get an official credential evaluation before applying so employers aren't blindsided during petition review.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research hospitals, and government medical facilities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition at any time without competing in the annual lottery. These employers make up a significant share of neurology hiring and skip the April filing window entirely.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Pull DOL Labor Condition Application records on Migrate Mate to see which health systems and neurology practices have actively sponsored H-1B workers. Filing history tells you which employers already know the process, reducing friction when you raise sponsorship in interviews.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your neurology SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages before entering salary discussions so you understand the floor.
Clarify H-1B timing during the offer stage
If you're currently on OPT or another nonimmigrant status, ask the hiring team whether they file in April's cap-subject lottery or hold cap-exempt status. Knowing this before accepting an offer lets you plan your status timeline and avoid a gap in work authorization.
Request premium processing for faster adjudication
Neurology positions often have credentialing and hospital privileging timelines that depend on USCIS approval. Ask your employer to elect premium processing, which gives USCIS a 15-business-day adjudication window and reduces uncertainty during onboarding.
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Find Neurologist JobsNeurologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a neurology role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Neurology requires at minimum a Doctor of Medicine degree, residency, and subspecialty fellowship training, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The professional licensing requirement in every U.S. state further reinforces the specialty occupation classification, so RFEs on this point are uncommon for clinical neurology positions.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for neurologists?
Academic medical centers, large health systems, Veterans Affairs medical centers, multispecialty physician groups, and neurology-focused private practices all file H-1B petitions for neurologists. VA facilities and nonprofit teaching hospitals are frequently cap-exempt, which means they can file outside the annual lottery. You can browse employers with active H-1B filing history for neurology roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect neurologist job seekers?
If your prospective employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the annual lottery with a 65,000-slot cap plus 20,000 additional slots for U.S. master's degree holders. Registration opens each March, and USCIS selects registrations in late March or early April for an October 1 start date. Cap-exempt employers, including many academic hospitals, can file at any point in the year and bypass the lottery entirely.
What documentation does a neurologist need for an H-1B petition?
Your employer's attorney will typically need your medical degree diploma and transcripts, ECFMG certificate if you graduated from a foreign medical school, residency and fellowship completion letters, state medical license, board certification or eligibility documentation, and a current CV. Foreign credential evaluations are required for non-U.S. degrees and should be obtained from a NACES-member evaluation service before the petition is filed.
Can a neurologist on H-1B switch employers mid-petition or after approval?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change neurology employers once your petition has been filed and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them as soon as the transfer receipt notice is issued, without waiting for final approval. The O*NET occupation profile for neurologists confirms the role's consistent specialty occupation classification across employers, which supports a clean transfer.
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