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Otolaryngologists rank among the most consistently sponsored physician specialties for H-1B visas, with hospitals, academic medical centers, and ENT group practices regularly filing petitions for board-eligible and board-certified candidates. Your specialty occupation status is well-established under USCIS criteria, and many employers are experienced with the full sponsorship process.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: 62835605 ENT and Audiology
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile Summary: Are you an Otolaryngologist (ENT) seeking a collaborative, patient-centered practice with strong clinical support and a built-in referral network? We invite both experienced ENTs and recent residency graduates to explore this exceptional opportunity in the Twin Cities metro area.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients presenting with diseases, deformities, or disorders of the head and neck that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice.
- Provide care in an ambulatory clinic, as well as inpatient setting with surgery being performed at outpatient surgery center and also in hospital setting as needed.
- Hospital call in rotation with ENT partners.
Job Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required and
- Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency training program in Otolaryngology required
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire and
- ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description: Join a strong, collaborative ENT group and have a thriving practice from the start. Customize your practice to have a fulfilling work life.
Position Highlights:
- Existing high functioning team of 9 board-certified respected otolaryngologists providing comprehensive adult and pediatric ENT care.
- Looking for a general ENT with opportunities to specialize.
- Supported by 9 experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to enhance clinic flow and optimize patient care.
- Expected call rotation Q9, no less than Q4.
- Work alongside dedicated ENT-specific RNs, MAs, and full-time audiologists.
- Fully integrated EPIC EMR system for seamless patient management.
- Benefit from a strong referral base and close partnerships with primary care, allowing for a robust, diverse patient panel.
- Work life balance recognized and supported as a priority for many providers.
What Sets This Role Apart?
- Opportunity to work in an established system with breadth and depth of resources.
- Strong infrastructure, leadership support, and access to the latest ENT tools and technology.
- Welcoming environment for new grads or seasoned ENTs looking to grow or transition their practice.
- Generous OR access.
As part of the Otolaryngologist team for clinic coverage, you will be mainly working out of the Allina Health ENT & Audiology Plymouth location.
Please contact Shannon.Paradis@Allina.com for more information.
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $462,000 to $540,750 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Department: 62835605 ENT and Audiology
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile Summary: Are you an Otolaryngologist (ENT) seeking a collaborative, patient-centered practice with strong clinical support and a built-in referral network? We invite both experienced ENTs and recent residency graduates to explore this exceptional opportunity in the Twin Cities metro area.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients presenting with diseases, deformities, or disorders of the head and neck that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice.
- Provide care in an ambulatory clinic, as well as inpatient setting with surgery being performed at outpatient surgery center and also in hospital setting as needed.
- Hospital call in rotation with ENT partners.
Job Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required and
- Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency training program in Otolaryngology required
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire and
- ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description: Join a strong, collaborative ENT group and have a thriving practice from the start. Customize your practice to have a fulfilling work life.
Position Highlights:
- Existing high functioning team of 9 board-certified respected otolaryngologists providing comprehensive adult and pediatric ENT care.
- Looking for a general ENT with opportunities to specialize.
- Supported by 9 experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to enhance clinic flow and optimize patient care.
- Expected call rotation Q9, no less than Q4.
- Work alongside dedicated ENT-specific RNs, MAs, and full-time audiologists.
- Fully integrated EPIC EMR system for seamless patient management.
- Benefit from a strong referral base and close partnerships with primary care, allowing for a robust, diverse patient panel.
- Work life balance recognized and supported as a priority for many providers.
What Sets This Role Apart?
- Opportunity to work in an established system with breadth and depth of resources.
- Strong infrastructure, leadership support, and access to the latest ENT tools and technology.
- Welcoming environment for new grads or seasoned ENTs looking to grow or transition their practice.
- Generous OR access.
As part of the Otolaryngologist team for clinic coverage, you will be mainly working out of the Allina Health ENT & Audiology Plymouth location.
Please contact Shannon.Paradis@Allina.com for more information.
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $462,000 to $540,750 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Otolaryngologist
Verify your medical credentials meet USCIS requirements
USCIS requires an otolaryngology residency completion and, for most petitions, ECFMG certification if you trained outside the U.S. Confirm your credentials are fully documented before engaging employers, since incomplete files delay I-129 filing.
Target academic medical centers and ENT practice groups
Academic hospitals and multispecialty ENT groups file H-1B petitions far more regularly than small private practices. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically in ENT and surgical subspecialties.
Understand the cap-exempt hospital exemption
Many otolaryngology positions at nonprofit teaching hospitals and university health systems qualify as cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning your petition bypasses the annual 85,000-slot lottery entirely. Confirm cap-exempt status with each employer before accepting an offer.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above DOL's prevailing wage for your specialty and practice location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-1081 to know the wage floor before your offer letter is finalized.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation status
If an employer's HR team is unfamiliar with physician H-1B filings, pull the O*NET profile for otolaryngologists to confirm the role's degree requirements. This documentation supports the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
Request premium processing to compress credentialing timelines
Hospitals often need you on staff before residency transition deadlines. Ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing, which reduces adjudication to 15 business days and gives both sides certainty before your start date.
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Find Otolaryngologist JobsOtolaryngologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an otolaryngologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Otolaryngology requires a medical degree, residency training, and in most cases fellowship or board certification, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The degree requirement is inherent to the position, so employers rarely face RFEs on this point. Academic and hospital-based roles are the most straightforward cases.
Are most otolaryngology H-1B positions subject to the annual lottery?
Not always. Positions at nonprofit universities, university-affiliated teaching hospitals, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning USCIS can adjudicate the petition at any time without lottery selection. Confirming cap-exempt status early is one of the most important steps in your job search. Browse verified cap-exempt employers on Migrate Mate by filtering for H-1B LCA history in ENT roles.
How long does H-1B sponsorship typically take for a physician starting a new otolaryngology position?
For cap-subject petitions, USCIS standard processing currently runs three to six months, and the petition can only be filed starting April 1 for an October 1 start date. Cap-exempt positions can be filed and approved year-round, often within two to four months under standard processing, or as few as 15 business days with premium processing.
What role does the Labor Condition Application play in an otolaryngologist's H-1B petition?
Before filing the I-129, your employer must obtain a certified LCA from DOL confirming the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specialty and practice location. For otolaryngology, prevailing wages vary significantly by geographic area. You can benchmark the expected wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer letter.
Can a private ENT practice sponsor an H-1B visa for an otolaryngologist?
Yes, but private practices are cap-subject unless they qualify for a specific exemption, so timing around the lottery is critical. Smaller practices may also be less experienced with the petition process, which can introduce delays. Working with an employer that has prior LCA filing history in your specialty reduces risk significantly.
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