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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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Henry Ford Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologist to join our thriving Women's Health team serving the Downriver communities of Brownstown and Southgate, Michigan. This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding practice within one of the nation's leading integrated health systems while enjoying the support of a collaborative, physician-led team and access to advanced tertiary and quaternary care resources.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of our established and growing OB/GYN program, you will provide comprehensive women's healthcare across the continuum, caring for a diverse patient population in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Physicians enjoy the autonomy to practice full-scope OB/GYN while benefiting from the resources, innovation, and stability of a nationally recognized academic health system.
Practice Highlights
- Full-scope OB/GYN practice with a balanced mix of obstetrics, gynecology, preventive care, and office-based procedures
- Clinical practice based primarily at Henry Ford Health Center – Brownstown and Southgate Women's Health Clinic
- Deliveries and inpatient care at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital with access to the subspecialty expertise and advanced resources of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit
- Opportunity to perform gynecologic surgery, including minimally invasive procedures
- Collaborative team of experienced OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice providers, and dedicated nursing staff
- Integrated care model with seamless access to imaging, laboratory services, maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology, and other specialty services
- Shared call responsibilities supported by a strong hospital-based team designed to promote work-life balance
- EPIC electronic medical record across the health system
Academic & Professional Growth
- Faculty appointment opportunities through Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents
- Access to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, leadership development, and continuing medical education opportunities
- Join a health system committed to innovation, physician engagement, and clinical excellence
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Henry Ford Health offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive productivity incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Generous paid time off and CME allowance
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
LOCATION
Brownstown and Southgate offer the best of suburban living with easy access to Detroit, Ann Arbor, and the Great Lakes region. Enjoy affordable housing, highly rated schools, diverse dining and entertainment options, and abundant outdoor recreation. Whether you prefer a vibrant urban lifestyle or a family-oriented community, Southeast Michigan offers something for everyone.
Join Henry Ford Health and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing women's health through exceptional patient care, education, innovation, and community partnership.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Eligible for medical licensure in Michigan
Come build your future with a nationally recognized health system that is transforming healthcare while supporting physicians in achieving both professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
- Department: OB Physicians-WH
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
BENEFITS
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
INTRODUCTION
Henry Ford Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologist to join our thriving Women's Health team serving the Downriver communities of Brownstown and Southgate, Michigan. This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding practice within one of the nation's leading integrated health systems while enjoying the support of a collaborative, physician-led team and access to advanced tertiary and quaternary care resources.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of our established and growing OB/GYN program, you will provide comprehensive women's healthcare across the continuum, caring for a diverse patient population in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Physicians enjoy the autonomy to practice full-scope OB/GYN while benefiting from the resources, innovation, and stability of a nationally recognized academic health system.
Practice Highlights
- Full-scope OB/GYN practice with a balanced mix of obstetrics, gynecology, preventive care, and office-based procedures
- Clinical practice based primarily at Henry Ford Health Center – Brownstown and Southgate Women's Health Clinic
- Deliveries and inpatient care at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital with access to the subspecialty expertise and advanced resources of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit
- Opportunity to perform gynecologic surgery, including minimally invasive procedures
- Collaborative team of experienced OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice providers, and dedicated nursing staff
- Integrated care model with seamless access to imaging, laboratory services, maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology, and other specialty services
- Shared call responsibilities supported by a strong hospital-based team designed to promote work-life balance
- EPIC electronic medical record across the health system
Academic & Professional Growth
- Faculty appointment opportunities through Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents
- Access to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, leadership development, and continuing medical education opportunities
- Join a health system committed to innovation, physician engagement, and clinical excellence
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Henry Ford Health offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive productivity incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Generous paid time off and CME allowance
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
LOCATION
Brownstown and Southgate offer the best of suburban living with easy access to Detroit, Ann Arbor, and the Great Lakes region. Enjoy affordable housing, highly rated schools, diverse dining and entertainment options, and abundant outdoor recreation. Whether you prefer a vibrant urban lifestyle or a family-oriented community, Southeast Michigan offers something for everyone.
Join Henry Ford Health and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing women's health through exceptional patient care, education, innovation, and community partnership.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Eligible for medical licensure in Michigan
Come build your future with a nationally recognized health system that is transforming healthcare while supporting physicians in achieving both professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
- Department: OB Physicians-WH
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
BENEFITS
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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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.