H-1B Visa Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs
Orthopedic surgeons qualify as H-1B specialty occupation workers, and most hospital systems and orthopedic groups actively sponsor because the physician shortage makes domestic hiring alone insufficient. Your path from foreign medical graduate to H-1B status runs through residency match, state licensure, and an employer-filed petition, no lottery exemption, but cap-exempt hospital employment is common.
See All Orthopedic Surgeon JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 164+ Orthopedic Surgeon jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 164+ Orthopedic Surgeon jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Orthopedic Surgeon roles.
Get Access To All JobsWhy Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who is fellowship trained in Foot & Ankle surgery and ABOS certified or eligible. This individual should have expertise in foot and ankle reconstruction, deformity correction, and complex hindfoot and forefoot pathology in order to join our academic medical practice.
This position is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary department with internationally recognized faculty and an established reputation for clinical excellence in treating a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions — from routine deformities to complex revision cases and post-traumatic reconstructions — in patients referred from around the country and world. The selected candidate would also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Mayo Clinic practices in Minnesota and Florida.
The Foot & Ankle Service at Mayo Clinic Arizona provides specialized care for adult foot and ankle disorders. The candidate will deliver exceptional, high-quality orthopedic care and contribute to the advancement of the department's three-shield mission of clinical care, research, and education. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in clinical research, with a foundation in basic science investigation, and demonstrate experience presenting their work on regional and national platforms qualifying them for an academic appointment of Associate Professor or Professor.
This is a full-time clinical/surgical position (1.0 FTE), with the expectation the candidate will also develop a robust clinical research and educational portfolio.
Expectations:
- Establish a practice that supports our department’s commitment to providing serious and complex care of orthopaedic conditions.
- Help expand the Foot & Ankle Service line with an emphasis on complex care of foot and ankle conditions, including total ankle arthroplasty and management of failed and infected total ankle arthroplasty.
- Participate in teaching responsibilities for the education of Orthopaedic Residents, with an ultimate goal of establishing a Foot & Ankle Fellowship.
- Establish a robust Foot & Ankle research program.
- Participate actively in shared night, weekend, and holiday call schedule with 13 other attending surgeons.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Fellowship training in Foot & Ankle Surgery.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and experience in basic, clinical, or translational research.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Mariano Vassallo
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who is fellowship trained in Foot & Ankle surgery and ABOS certified or eligible. This individual should have expertise in foot and ankle reconstruction, deformity correction, and complex hindfoot and forefoot pathology in order to join our academic medical practice.
This position is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary department with internationally recognized faculty and an established reputation for clinical excellence in treating a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions — from routine deformities to complex revision cases and post-traumatic reconstructions — in patients referred from around the country and world. The selected candidate would also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Mayo Clinic practices in Minnesota and Florida.
The Foot & Ankle Service at Mayo Clinic Arizona provides specialized care for adult foot and ankle disorders. The candidate will deliver exceptional, high-quality orthopedic care and contribute to the advancement of the department's three-shield mission of clinical care, research, and education. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in clinical research, with a foundation in basic science investigation, and demonstrate experience presenting their work on regional and national platforms qualifying them for an academic appointment of Associate Professor or Professor.
This is a full-time clinical/surgical position (1.0 FTE), with the expectation the candidate will also develop a robust clinical research and educational portfolio.
Expectations:
- Establish a practice that supports our department’s commitment to providing serious and complex care of orthopaedic conditions.
- Help expand the Foot & Ankle Service line with an emphasis on complex care of foot and ankle conditions, including total ankle arthroplasty and management of failed and infected total ankle arthroplasty.
- Participate in teaching responsibilities for the education of Orthopaedic Residents, with an ultimate goal of establishing a Foot & Ankle Fellowship.
- Establish a robust Foot & Ankle research program.
- Participate actively in shared night, weekend, and holiday call schedule with 13 other attending surgeons.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Fellowship training in Foot & Ankle Surgery.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and experience in basic, clinical, or translational research.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Mariano Vassallo
See all 164+ Orthopedic Surgeon jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Orthopedic Surgeon roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Orthopedic Surgeon
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
USCIS requires Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification as evidence of specialty occupation eligibility for foreign-trained physicians. Without it, your employer's H-1B petition will face an immediate Request for Evidence that delays your start date.
Target cap-exempt hospital employers first
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofits conducting research are cap-exempt under INA, meaning you skip the annual H-1B lottery entirely. Academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, not private practices, are your fastest path to an approved petition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history
Orthopedic surgery LCA filings in DOL disclosure data tell you which hospital systems and orthopedic groups have consistently sponsored H-1B physicians. Migrate Mate surfaces that filing history by role, so you're applying to employers with a documented track record, not guessing.
Confirm state medical board licensure timelines early
H-1B petitions for physicians require a full, unrestricted state medical license before USCIS will approve the petition in most cases. Some states take four to six months to process orthopedic surgeon applications, so start the licensing process well before your employer files.
Check prevailing wage levels using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for orthopedic surgeons by geography. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I before your employer can file the Labor Condition Application. Pull the current figures from OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate your offer.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer letter
USCIS premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days. For orthopedic surgeons with a defined practice start date, ask the employer to include premium processing in the offer terms before you sign, retrofitting it later adds friction and cost to the employer's legal team.
Orthopedic Surgeon jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Orthopedic Surgeon JobsOrthopedic Surgeon H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does orthopedic surgery qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Orthopedic surgery requires a medical degree, ECFMG certification for foreign graduates, residency completion, and state licensure, all of which satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The role's educational requirements are set by statute and licensing boards, which makes it one of the more straightforward specialty occupation determinations USCIS processes.
Can I work at a hospital that is exempt from the H-1B cap?
Many hospital employers qualify as cap-exempt if they are affiliated with a university, are themselves a nonprofit, or conduct qualifying research. Cap-exempt status means your employer can file your H-1B petition at any time of year without entering the annual lottery. Confirm cap-exempt status with your prospective employer's legal team before accepting an offer, since not every hospital system qualifies.
How do I find orthopedic surgery employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which orthopedic groups and hospital systems have an active H-1B sponsorship track record for physician roles. This is more reliable than asking at interviews, since LCA filings are public record and reflect actual sponsorship behavior rather than stated policy.
Does my J-1 waiver status affect my H-1B eligibility as an orthopedic surgeon?
If you completed a J-1-funded residency or fellowship, you're typically subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B status unless you obtain a waiver. Conrad 30 waivers are the most common path for physicians, often tied to underserved area service commitments. USCIS will not approve your H-1B petition until the J-1 obligation is resolved or waived.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer needs your ECFMG certificate, medical school transcripts and diploma, residency completion documentation, and your current state medical license. They'll file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. You'll also need to provide your CV, any prior immigration filings, and passport copies. The employer's immigration attorney typically coordinates document collection.
See which Orthopedic Surgeon employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs