H-1B Visa Ophthalmologist Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for ophthalmologists are concentrated at hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multi-site ophthalmology practices that file Labor Condition Applications for physician roles. The position qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules, requiring a medical degree and state licensure. Employers petition USCIS directly, covering the filing process on your behalf.
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MaineHealth’s Department of Surgery is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist to join a well-established pediatric ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine. The pediatric ophthalmologist is employed by Maine Health, but the practice is currently located within a private multispecialty ophthalmology practice in Portland, close to Maine Health’s flagship hospital, Maine Medical Center. NICU screenings and inpatient consultations are provided at Maine Medical Center and outpatient surgeries are performed at a nearby satellite 10 room multi-specialty ASC in Scarborough, ME. MaineHealth is looking for an applicant who will be the future of this practice as the current ophthalmologist prepares to retire at the end of 2028. Ideal start time would be July 2028.
This position offers:
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Working side by side with our current pediatric ophthalmologist who has 33 years of experience treating children and adults with strabismus and has built a thriving practice with an excellent reputation. The practice has a wide referral base of pediatricians, family practitioners, optometrists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, geneticists, pediatric rheumatologists and other pediatric subspecialists with a base of 250-300 thousand people. The present provider currently sees approximately 1600 new patients with 6000 total patient visits and more than 300 surgical procedures per year.
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A current working environment within a private multispecialty ophthalmology practice with exam lanes dedicated to examining children and measuring strabismus. There is access to visual field testing, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography and other state of the art testing equipment. There is an excellent working relationship with the private practice ophthalmologists which includes retina, cataract, refractive surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics and an emergency hospital consultation service.
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The ability to provide direction in future growth of the practice.
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A strong and collaborative team of COAs, support staff, OR staff.
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A Tufts University School of Medicine faculty appointment (Assistant Professor) with opportunity to teach occasional medical students and pre-residency fellows.
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A light call volume which is shared amongst the other ophthalmologists of the multispecialty practice.
Qualifications
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Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
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Completion of a United States fellowship training program in Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Willingness to participate in ROP screening
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
LOCATION: Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
MaineHealth’s Department of Surgery is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist to join a well-established pediatric ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine. The pediatric ophthalmologist is employed by Maine Health, but the practice is currently located within a private multispecialty ophthalmology practice in Portland, close to Maine Health’s flagship hospital, Maine Medical Center. NICU screenings and inpatient consultations are provided at Maine Medical Center and outpatient surgeries are performed at a nearby satellite 10 room multi-specialty ASC in Scarborough, ME. MaineHealth is looking for an applicant who will be the future of this practice as the current ophthalmologist prepares to retire at the end of 2028. Ideal start time would be July 2028.
This position offers:
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Working side by side with our current pediatric ophthalmologist who has 33 years of experience treating children and adults with strabismus and has built a thriving practice with an excellent reputation. The practice has a wide referral base of pediatricians, family practitioners, optometrists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, geneticists, pediatric rheumatologists and other pediatric subspecialists with a base of 250-300 thousand people. The present provider currently sees approximately 1600 new patients with 6000 total patient visits and more than 300 surgical procedures per year.
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A current working environment within a private multispecialty ophthalmology practice with exam lanes dedicated to examining children and measuring strabismus. There is access to visual field testing, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography and other state of the art testing equipment. There is an excellent working relationship with the private practice ophthalmologists which includes retina, cataract, refractive surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics and an emergency hospital consultation service.
-
The ability to provide direction in future growth of the practice.
-
A strong and collaborative team of COAs, support staff, OR staff.
-
A Tufts University School of Medicine faculty appointment (Assistant Professor) with opportunity to teach occasional medical students and pre-residency fellows.
-
A light call volume which is shared amongst the other ophthalmologists of the multispecialty practice.
Qualifications
-
Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
-
Completion of a United States fellowship training program in Pediatric Ophthalmology
-
Willingness to participate in ROP screening
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $400,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
LOCATION: Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Ophthalmologist
Verify your medical credentials translate correctly
Foreign medical degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before USCIS will approve your H-1B visa petition. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized service and confirm your ECFMG certification is current, since both documents travel with your I-129 filing.
Match your LCA worksite to every location
If you rotate across multiple clinic locations or hospital campuses, each worksite requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you work there. Confirm your employer files a separate LCA for each physical address, not a single blanket application.
Target employers with active physician LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to search ophthalmologist roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to practices and health systems that have already navigated physician sponsorship rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the ophthalmologist occupation code in your target metro before you receive an offer, so you understand the wage floor going into negotiations.
Align your state license timeline with the petition
USCIS requires proof of state medical licensure or a clear path to it before approving an H-1B for a licensed physician role. If your license is pending, work with your employer to file with documentation showing you've passed USMLE Steps and submitted your state board application.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Academic medical centers and large hospital groups often hire for a specific start date tied to a fellowship end or academic calendar. Premium processing through USCIS adjudicates your I-129 within 15 business days, reducing the risk of a gap if your start date is firm.
H-1B Visa Ophthalmologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ophthalmologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Ophthalmology requires a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, completion of a residency, and a fellowship in many subspecialties. USCIS considers licensed physician roles specialty occupations because they require a specific, advanced degree as a minimum entry requirement. Your employer confirms this in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for ophthalmologists?
Academic medical centers, university-affiliated eye institutes, Veterans Affairs hospital systems, and large multi-site ophthalmology groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Private single-physician practices occasionally sponsor but less frequently, since the administrative and legal cost of an H-1B petition is proportionally higher for smaller organizations. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for ophthalmologist positions.
How does subspecialty training affect the H-1B petition for an ophthalmologist?
Subspecialty training, such as a vitreoretinal, glaucoma, or cornea fellowship, doesn't create a separate visa category but it does shape the LCA job description. Your employer must document that the specific duties match your subspecialty, and the prevailing wage determination through DOL will reflect the specialized nature of the role and your geographic market.
Can an ophthalmologist on H-1B work at multiple clinic locations?
Only at locations covered by a certified LCA. DOL requires a separate LCA for each worksite address where you'll work for more than 40 hours in a year. If your practice adds a new location after your petition is approved, your employer must file and certify a new LCA for that site before you begin working there.
What happens to H-1B status if an ophthalmologist changes hospital systems or practices?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so changing employers requires the new organization to file a new I-129 petition with USCIS before or concurrent with your start date. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the new petition is filed and receipted, without waiting for a full approval, provided you've maintained lawful status.