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Get Access To All JobsThe Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. The opportunity exists for a junior or experienced Neurosurgeon to staff a community-based practice in a growing metropolitan area. Kenosha is a growing market comprised of 2 hospitals; St. Catherine’s Medical Center and Kenosha Medical Center which combined are the Froedtert South Campus. The growth of the Kenosha market along with an expanding community demand for access to Neurosurgical care have created a tremendous practice opportunity.
Position Highlights:
- Patient Care: Clinical activities will be primarily focused on clinic and hospital coverage at Froedtert South in Kenosha, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
- Research, Teaching, and Scholarly Activities: Faculty appointment will be offered but the amount of academic involvement will be at the candidate’s discretion based on individual interests.
- Administration/Service: The candidate will be expected to participate actively in multi-disciplinary conferences organized by the Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate
Department/Division Highlights:
The MCW Department of Neurosurgery advances the field of neurological surgery through world-class adult and pediatric clinical care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education.
Our renowned team utilizes both surgical and non-surgical methods to treat disorders in the skull, brain, spine, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and peripheral nerves.
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or eligibility
- State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
- Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Jen Van Abel Thibodeau, Physician & APP Recruiter
jvathibodeau@mcw.edu
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Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. The opportunity exists for a junior or experienced Neurosurgeon to staff a community-based practice in a growing metropolitan area. Kenosha is a growing market comprised of 2 hospitals; St. Catherine’s Medical Center and Kenosha Medical Center which combined are the Froedtert South Campus. The growth of the Kenosha market along with an expanding community demand for access to Neurosurgical care have created a tremendous practice opportunity.
Position Highlights:
- Patient Care: Clinical activities will be primarily focused on clinic and hospital coverage at Froedtert South in Kenosha, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
- Research, Teaching, and Scholarly Activities: Faculty appointment will be offered but the amount of academic involvement will be at the candidate’s discretion based on individual interests.
- Administration/Service: The candidate will be expected to participate actively in multi-disciplinary conferences organized by the Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate
Department/Division Highlights:
The MCW Department of Neurosurgery advances the field of neurological surgery through world-class adult and pediatric clinical care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education.
Our renowned team utilizes both surgical and non-surgical methods to treat disorders in the skull, brain, spine, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and peripheral nerves.
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or eligibility
- State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
- Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.
Procedure for Candidacy
To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:
Jen Van Abel Thibodeau, Physician & APP Recruiter
jvathibodeau@mcw.edu
LI-JV1
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Neurosurgeon
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates must hold current ECFMG certification to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs. Confirm your certification status is active and unrestricted before any employer can file your H-1B petition, since USCIS requires it as primary evidence of foreign medical training.
Target academic medical centers with cap-exempt status
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round without competing in the lottery. Search Migrate Mate to filter neurosurgeon openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your neurosurgery subspecialty and practice location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for SOC code 29-1242 before you receive a formal offer.
Confirm fellowship completion aligns with H-1B filing windows
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, and USCIS opens registration in March. If your fellowship ends in June or July, coordinate with your sponsoring employer to file during the prior March registration cycle to avoid a gap in authorized status.
Request employer-paid premium processing for time-sensitive credentialing
Hospital credentialing committees often require an approved H-1B before granting surgical privileges. Confirm in writing that your employer will file with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates the I-129 within 15 business days, preventing delays between your contract start date and your first scheduled procedure.
Document subspecialty training to satisfy specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes neurosurgery petitions where the role description is broad. Provide fellowship certificates, board examination results, and a detailed employer letter specifying the subspecialty focus, such as spine, pediatric, or vascular neurosurgery, to clearly establish that the degree requirement is tied to the specific duties.
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Find Neurosurgeon JobsNeurosurgeon H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a neurosurgeon role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Neurosurgery requires a medical degree, completion of a seven-year neurosurgical residency, and in most cases subspecialty fellowship training, all of which satisfy the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The role is classified under SOC code 29-1242, and USCIS consistently recognizes it as qualifying. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition by describing the specific duties and degree requirements.
Can a neurosurgeon avoid the H-1B lottery?
Many neurosurgeons can. Academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions affiliated with universities are frequently cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt employers can file petitions at any time of year without entering the annual lottery. To identify which employers hold this status, look for institutions classified as institutions of higher education or affiliated nonprofit entities under USCIS guidelines.
How do I find neurosurgeon employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists neurosurgeon openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify hospital systems and academic medical centers that have sponsored the visa in practice, not just those claiming willingness. Reviewing an employer's actual DOL filing record before you apply saves significant time in the recruitment process.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. Supporting documents typically include your medical school diploma, ECFMG certificate for international graduates, residency and fellowship completion letters, board certification or examination results, a copy of your state medical license, and a detailed offer letter describing the subspecialty duties and the degree requirements tied to them.
Can I start practicing while my H-1B petition is pending?
Only if you already hold valid work authorization, such as J-1 or a prior H-1B status that remains current. A pending I-129 petition alone does not grant work authorization. If you're changing status from J-1 to H-1B, work cannot begin until USCIS approves the petition and your status changes, which is why employers often request premium processing to avoid gaps between your contract start date and approval.
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