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Orthopaedic surgeons qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a medical degree and surgical residency. Hospitals, academic medical centers, and large orthopaedic practice groups file H-1B petitions for fellowship-trained surgeons, with most employers covering I-129 filing fees and premium processing.
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Academic Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH
Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a Board Eligible/Certified Trauma Surgeon to join our practice in the beautiful Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the system’s central clinical hub and Academic Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, is located immediately adjacent to the college town of Hanover, NH, which is home to Dartmouth College and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine.
The preferred candidate will be responsible for providing expert care in Orthopaedics, with a particular emphasis on the full-scope of trauma surgery. You will join an established, multidisciplinary team with ample opportunities for support and mentorship. This position is based primarily at our academic medical center, with opportunities for outreach and collaboration across our health system in New Hampshire and Vermont. You will be an active participant in the academic mission of the department, including opportunities for protected research time for interested candidates. Appointment via the Geisel School of Medicine may be Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.
What Dartmouth Health has to offer you:
- Trauma call is shared amongst faculty; ~2-3 call days per month
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies
- Collaboration with world-class researchers and clinicians
- An academic appointment at Geisel School of Medicine (commensurate with training and experience)
- Competitive, market-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Support for continuing medical education and professional development
What New England has to offer you:
- Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
- Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
- Driving distance to the seacoast
- Access to major cities and airports
- Local lakes for boating and swimming
- No sales or income tax in NH
To learn more, please visit: www.dhproviders.org
Please address cover letters to:
Dr. Stella Lee
Search Chair, Department of Orthopaedics
CVs and cover letters sent to: Jessie Kaczorowski, Provider Recruiter, Jessica.m.kaczorowski@hitchcock.org
About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center:
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is Dartmouth Health’s tertiary care central hub, which also serves as the system’s Academic Medical Center. DHMC is the state’s only Level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated cancer center, and is home to a fleet of helicopter and ground-based medical transport services.
DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.
About Dartmouth Health:
Dartmouth Health is a national leader in healthcare serving patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health and our nearly 2,000 providers are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of our communities and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personalized care. Dartmouth Health is based at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the center of the academic health system in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and includes Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH; Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH; New London Hospital in New London, NH; Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, VT; Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH; Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 30 primary and specialty care locations throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
Minimum Requirements:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME or RCPSC accredited Orthopaedic residency
- Fellowship training in trauma
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics (to be obtained within 5 years)
- Eligible for NH medical licensure
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Area of Interest: Physician
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 38531
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
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Academic Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH
Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a Board Eligible/Certified Trauma Surgeon to join our practice in the beautiful Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the system’s central clinical hub and Academic Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, is located immediately adjacent to the college town of Hanover, NH, which is home to Dartmouth College and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine.
The preferred candidate will be responsible for providing expert care in Orthopaedics, with a particular emphasis on the full-scope of trauma surgery. You will join an established, multidisciplinary team with ample opportunities for support and mentorship. This position is based primarily at our academic medical center, with opportunities for outreach and collaboration across our health system in New Hampshire and Vermont. You will be an active participant in the academic mission of the department, including opportunities for protected research time for interested candidates. Appointment via the Geisel School of Medicine may be Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.
What Dartmouth Health has to offer you:
- Trauma call is shared amongst faculty; ~2-3 call days per month
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies
- Collaboration with world-class researchers and clinicians
- An academic appointment at Geisel School of Medicine (commensurate with training and experience)
- Competitive, market-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Support for continuing medical education and professional development
What New England has to offer you:
- Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
- Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
- Driving distance to the seacoast
- Access to major cities and airports
- Local lakes for boating and swimming
- No sales or income tax in NH
To learn more, please visit: www.dhproviders.org
Please address cover letters to:
Dr. Stella Lee
Search Chair, Department of Orthopaedics
CVs and cover letters sent to: Jessie Kaczorowski, Provider Recruiter, Jessica.m.kaczorowski@hitchcock.org
About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center:
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is Dartmouth Health’s tertiary care central hub, which also serves as the system’s Academic Medical Center. DHMC is the state’s only Level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated cancer center, and is home to a fleet of helicopter and ground-based medical transport services.
DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.
About Dartmouth Health:
Dartmouth Health is a national leader in healthcare serving patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health and our nearly 2,000 providers are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of our communities and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personalized care. Dartmouth Health is based at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the center of the academic health system in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and includes Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH; Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH; New London Hospital in New London, NH; Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, VT; Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH; Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 30 primary and specialty care locations throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
Minimum Requirements:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME or RCPSC accredited Orthopaedic residency
- Fellowship training in trauma
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedics (to be obtained within 5 years)
- Eligible for NH medical licensure
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Area of Interest: Physician
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 38531
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Orthopaedic Surgeon
Verify your ECFMG credentials match your petition
Your ECFMG certification, state medical license, and board eligibility documentation must align with the specialty listed on your I-129. Discrepancies between your credentials and the H-1B petition are a common RFE trigger for surgical roles.
Target hospitals filing LCAs for surgeons
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications by SOC code 29-1067 for surgeons. This shows which hospitals and health systems have actively sponsored orthopaedic roles, saving you time before outreach.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate for orthopaedic surgeon roles filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces health systems and surgical groups that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this specialty.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Ask the employer to include USCIS premium processing in the offer letter before signing. Surgical start dates are typically tied to credentialing timelines, and premium processing gives both sides a 15-business-day adjudication window to plan around.
Clarify the cap-exempt status of your employer
Hospitals affiliated with a university, nonprofit research institution, or government entity may qualify as cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed outside the annual lottery. Confirm this directly with HR before the April registration window.
Align your start date with hospital credentialing
Hospital credentialing for surgical privileges takes 60 to 120 days and runs parallel to H-1B processing. Confirm with your employer that the H-1B requested start date accounts for both USCIS processing and internal credentialing before the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Orthopaedic Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an orthopaedic surgeon role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Orthopaedic surgery requires a medical degree, surgical residency, and typically fellowship training in a specific subspecialty, satisfying USCIS's requirement that the role normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The specialty occupation standard is straightforward for board-eligible and board-certified orthopaedic surgeons.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for orthopaedic surgeons?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and multispecialty surgical groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for orthopaedic surgeons. Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities may qualify as cap-exempt employers, allowing filings outside the annual lottery. Private practice groups can also sponsor but must register in the H-1B lottery like any other cap-subject employer. You can filter by employer type on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect orthopaedic surgeon hiring timelines?
If your employer is cap-subject, your H-1B registration must be submitted in March for an October 1 start date. Fellowship completion dates rarely align with this window, which is why many orthopaedic surgeons target cap-exempt hospital employers or negotiate a delayed start while awaiting the next lottery cycle or a cap-gap extension.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to sponsored orthopaedic surgeon positions?
Most H-1B petitions for orthopaedic surgeons are filed at DOL wage Level II or Level III, reflecting the subspecialty training and independent surgical judgment the role requires. Your employer establishes the prevailing wage through the OFLC Wage Search before filing the Labor Condition Application, and your offered compensation must meet or exceed that figure.
Can an orthopaedic surgeon switch H-1B employers mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your initial petition has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer for at least 180 days, you can begin work with a new employer as soon as that employer files a transfer petition, without waiting for approval. Surgical credentialing at the new facility runs concurrently with USCIS processing.