H-1B Visa OB/GYN Jobs
OB/GYN roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a medical degree plus residency training in obstetrics and gynecology. Most hospital systems and multispecialty groups sponsor H-1B petitions for OB/GYNs, and cap-exempt employers like nonprofit teaching hospitals can file year-round without the annual lottery.
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Location: UCHealth UCHlth Yampa Valley Med Center, US:CO:Steamboat Springs
Department: YVMC OB
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
We are offering up to a $10,000 sign on bonus.
Work nights, earn more - our Night Shift Incentive Program pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) to full-time night shift RNs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant certification as determined at position level.
- Minimum Experience: 6 months of Women and Infants nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
- NRP required within 30 days of hire. ACLS required within 3 months of hire.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Women's Care and Infants:
- Direct care units include Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery - Birth Center, Women's Care and NICU
- AWHONN's and AACN's practice standards and certifications including RNC-OB, C-EFM, NRP and CCRN guide evidence-based care models
- Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in OB/GYN
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates need active ECFMG certification before most hospital credentialing committees will process your application. Get this confirmed early, delays here push back your H-1B petition timeline by months, not weeks.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster filing
Nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your H-1B petition any time of year without waiting for the April lottery window.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter OB/GYN employers by verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings on Migrate Mate. This shows you which health systems have an active sponsorship track record before you invest time in their application process.
Request premium processing when your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. If your residency ends on a specific date or your contract has a hard start date, premium processing eliminates the guesswork in your onboarding timeline.
Confirm the employer covers your H-1B legal fees
DOL rules require employers to pay the H-1B filing fees and prohibit passing mandatory costs to you. Clarify during contract negotiations which fees the employer covers and get it documented in writing before signing.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your OB/GYN role in that geographic area. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 29-1218 before accepting any offer.
H-1B Visa OB/GYN: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an OB/GYN role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. OB/GYN is a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because the position normally requires at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree followed by a completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology. USCIS consistently approves H-1B petitions for board-certified and board-eligible OB/GYNs. The specialty occupation requirement is straightforward for this role because the degree requirement is universal and field-specific.
How do I find hospitals and medical groups that sponsor H-1B visas for OB/GYNs?
Search Migrate Mate to find OB/GYN employers filtered by verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This shows you which health systems have actually sponsored physicians in this specialty, not just those who list sponsorship as a possibility in job postings. Nonprofit teaching hospitals and multispecialty groups are the most consistent sponsors for OB/GYN roles.
Can I start an OB/GYN job on H-1B before my residency ends?
Your employer can file an H-1B petition up to six months before your intended start date, which for cap-subject petitions is typically October 1. If you're completing a fellowship or residency at a cap-exempt institution, your current employer may also be able to bridge the gap with a concurrent H-1B. Confirm the exact timing with the hiring hospital's immigration counsel during offer negotiations.
What happens to my H-1B if my hospital employer changes ownership or merges?
If the acquiring entity is a successor-in-interest under USCIS guidance, your H-1B status generally transfers automatically and you can continue working without filing a new petition. If the new entity is materially different, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition before you begin working under the new structure. Always ask the HR or legal team to confirm successor-in-interest status immediately when a merger is announced.
Does board certification affect my H-1B petition as an OB/GYN?
Board certification strengthens your petition but isn't strictly required for H-1B approval. USCIS evaluates the position's requirements, not just your credentials, so a job description that requires board certification or board eligibility supports the specialty occupation finding. If you're board-eligible at the time of filing, include documentation of your residency completion and exam candidacy status in the petition package.