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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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IU Health is seeking a Joint Replacement Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing orthopedic team. The practice will also include at least 4 orthopedic surgeons and 2 APPs.
Position Details:
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Joint Replacement
- Primary Practice Location:
- IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, IN
- Schedule:
- Full Time, Monday - Friday
- No call
- Most procedures will be general orthopedics, arthroscopies, soft tissue repairs, etc.
- See 50+ patients per week in office
- 14+ patients per week in hospital
- No research requirements
- Main Work Locations: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital (the region's largest referral center) and Ball's Outpatient Surgery Center in Muncie, Indiana
- Strong compensation and benefit package
REQUIREMENTS
- DO or MD
- Current residents, fellows, and practicing candidates encouraged to apply
- ACGME orthopedic residency
- Ability to become licensed in Indiana
- ABOS BE/BC
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Enjoy an affordable cost of living in Muncie, Indiana, while taking advantage of the many world-class amenities this community has to offer. One visit to Muncie, rich with history, recreation and festivals, will win you over!
- Home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment
- Arts and culture for all ages at the Muncie Civic Theatre, Minnetrista cultural center, David Owsley Museum of Art and one of the largest planetariums in the Midwest
- Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana
- Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping at the Prairie Creek Reservoir, golfing, or hop on the state's longest span of recreational trails on the Cardinal Greenway
- Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals
- Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await at Indiana University Health.
Indiana University Health is the largest health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. IU Health has a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools. As an academic health system, IU Health works with IUSM to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and treatments with the highest quality of patient care. Its strategic service lines, cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades.
IU Health is comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond with significant success across multiple clinical programs resulting in national recognition:
- Ranked as the number one health system in the state of Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
- Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and is the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana.
- With more than 200 physician researchers leading the way to new treatments, IU Health Simon Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute-designated patient care center.
A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, 16 urban, suburban and rural hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. With close ties to the Indiana University School of Medicine, more than half of the school's physicians practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.
At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as a level 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel. Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.
INTRODUCTION
IU Health is seeking a Joint Replacement Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing orthopedic team. The practice will also include at least 4 orthopedic surgeons and 2 APPs.
Position Details:
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Joint Replacement
- Primary Practice Location:
- IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, IN
- Schedule:
- Full Time, Monday - Friday
- No call
- Most procedures will be general orthopedics, arthroscopies, soft tissue repairs, etc.
- See 50+ patients per week in office
- 14+ patients per week in hospital
- No research requirements
- Main Work Locations: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital (the region's largest referral center) and Ball's Outpatient Surgery Center in Muncie, Indiana
- Strong compensation and benefit package
REQUIREMENTS
- DO or MD
- Current residents, fellows, and practicing candidates encouraged to apply
- ACGME orthopedic residency
- Ability to become licensed in Indiana
- ABOS BE/BC
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Enjoy an affordable cost of living in Muncie, Indiana, while taking advantage of the many world-class amenities this community has to offer. One visit to Muncie, rich with history, recreation and festivals, will win you over!
- Home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment
- Arts and culture for all ages at the Muncie Civic Theatre, Minnetrista cultural center, David Owsley Museum of Art and one of the largest planetariums in the Midwest
- Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana
- Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping at the Prairie Creek Reservoir, golfing, or hop on the state's longest span of recreational trails on the Cardinal Greenway
- Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals
- Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await at Indiana University Health.
Indiana University Health is the largest health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. IU Health has a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools. As an academic health system, IU Health works with IUSM to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and treatments with the highest quality of patient care. Its strategic service lines, cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades.
IU Health is comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond with significant success across multiple clinical programs resulting in national recognition:
- Ranked as the number one health system in the state of Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
- Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and is the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana.
- With more than 200 physician researchers leading the way to new treatments, IU Health Simon Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute-designated patient care center.
A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, 16 urban, suburban and rural hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. With close ties to the Indiana University School of Medicine, more than half of the school's physicians practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.
At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as a level 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel. Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.
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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.