H-1B Visa Obstetrician Jobs
Obstetrician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring at minimum a medical degree plus residency completion. Most hiring comes from hospital systems, academic medical centers, and large OB-GYN group practices with established H-1B sponsorship pipelines. Cap-exempt employer pathways are common in this field.
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Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Ochsner Health System is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join its existing practice of 6 physicians and 3 advanced practice providers in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE POSITION:
- Clinic-based position with dedicated surgery days; CHRISTUS-Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, located adjacent to the practice, is an 88 bed hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services with high quality and cost effective emergency, medical and surgical care.
- Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
- Support available from specialists and sub-specialists throughout Ochsner Health
- EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health
- Tort reform state
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
- Salary is commensurate with experience and training
- Relocation assistance
ABOUT LAKE CHARLES:
- Lake Charles is a family-oriented community located in the Southwest region of Louisiana.
- Lake Charles is located just 75 miles from Lafayette and 60 miles from Beaumont, Texas
- Home of McNeese State University. Southwest Louisiana offers year-round outdoor activities and hosts over 75 annual festivals, from individual cities’ Mardi Gras to Louisiana Pirate Festival to Christmas celebrations.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? APPLY TODAY!
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Ochsner Health System is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join its existing practice of 6 physicians and 3 advanced practice providers in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE POSITION:
- Clinic-based position with dedicated surgery days; CHRISTUS-Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, located adjacent to the practice, is an 88 bed hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services with high quality and cost effective emergency, medical and surgical care.
- Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
- Support available from specialists and sub-specialists throughout Ochsner Health
- EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health
- Tort reform state
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
- Salary is commensurate with experience and training
- Relocation assistance
ABOUT LAKE CHARLES:
- Lake Charles is a family-oriented community located in the Southwest region of Louisiana.
- Lake Charles is located just 75 miles from Lafayette and 60 miles from Beaumont, Texas
- Home of McNeese State University. Southwest Louisiana offers year-round outdoor activities and hosts over 75 annual festivals, from individual cities’ Mardi Gras to Louisiana Pirate Festival to Christmas celebrations.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? APPLY TODAY!
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Obstetrician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates need active ECFMG certification before any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status is current and matches your legal name exactly, since discrepancies delay the LCA filing.
Target cap-exempt hospitals and medical schools
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities and academic medical centers are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Prioritize these employers if you need to start working without waiting for the annual cap cycle.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter obstetrician roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in your specialty, so you're applying to practices and health systems that have already sponsored physicians, not guessing from job postings.
Benchmark your offer against the prevailing wage
Before signing an employment contract, run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage level. Underpaying triggers LCA compliance issues that can jeopardize your petition.
Clarify who covers ACMIA training fees
Federal law requires H-1B employers to pay the $1,500 ACWIA training fee for most petitions. Negotiate upfront whether your employer covers all filing fees, including premium processing, since physicians are sometimes misled about which costs can legally be shifted to the employee.
Time your H-1B transfer around on-call schedules
When changing hospital employers on H-1B portability, you can start the new role once USCIS receives the new petition, but your new employer must account for your residency call obligations in the I-129 start date to avoid unauthorized employment gaps.
H-1B Visa Obstetrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an obstetrician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Obstetrics requires a medical degree, residency completion, and state licensure, satisfying the H-1B specialty occupation standard that a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specific field is required. USCIS consistently approves H-1B petitions for physicians. Your employer's LCA will list the specific SOC code for obstetricians and gynecologists when filing.
Can I work as an obstetrician on H-1B without going through the lottery?
Many obstetrician employers are cap-exempt. Nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers affiliated with universities, and government-owned health systems can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery entirely. If you're hired by a private OB-GYN practice without cap-exempt status, the lottery applies and you'd need to be selected in April for an October 1 start.
How do I find hospitals and OB-GYN practices that sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces employer-level LCA filing history so you can identify health systems and practices that have actively sponsored H-1B physicians. Filtering by occupation and location shows you which employers have a documented sponsorship track record, which is more reliable than relying on job postings that don't disclose sponsorship policies.
What happens to my H-1B status if my hospital employment ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your H-1B employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. During this window, you can't practice medicine but you're not immediately out of status. If a new hospital files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you can start the new role once USCIS receives it under portability rules.
Does my J-1 waiver affect my H-1B sponsorship options as an obstetrician?
If you completed a J-1 visa residency or fellowship and received a Conrad 30 or federal agency waiver, you're typically required to work for the waiver-sponsoring employer in an underserved area for three years. H-1B sponsorship from that employer is usually part of the waiver package. Leaving before fulfilling the service obligation can trigger a two-year home residency requirement that bars H-1B status until resolved.