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The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking assistant professors to be part of its growing foot and ankle program.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MCW includes 39 clinical faculty members, 5 active research faculty members, 29 advanced practice providers, 25 residents and 4 fellows. Affiliated clinical sites include Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW), Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Community Memorial Hospital, and several ambulatory surgery centers in SE Wisconsin. The faculty and APP’s provide more than 79,000 outpatient visits and 7,300 surgeries annually.
Successful candidates should bring strong clinical abilities, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to MCW’s academic missions.
Position Requirements/Details:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin
- Fellowship in subspecialty if applicable
- Ample opportunities in both academic and community-based practices
ABOUT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
COMMITMENT TO MCW VALUES
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
LOCATION
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW AS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking assistant professors to be part of its growing foot and ankle program.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MCW includes 39 clinical faculty members, 5 active research faculty members, 29 advanced practice providers, 25 residents and 4 fellows. Affiliated clinical sites include Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW), Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Community Memorial Hospital, and several ambulatory surgery centers in SE Wisconsin. The faculty and APP’s provide more than 79,000 outpatient visits and 7,300 surgeries annually.
Successful candidates should bring strong clinical abilities, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to MCW’s academic missions.
Position Requirements/Details:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin
- Fellowship in subspecialty if applicable
- Ample opportunities in both academic and community-based practices
ABOUT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
COMMITMENT TO MCW VALUES
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
LOCATION
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW AS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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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.
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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.
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