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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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Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Otolaryngologist to join our team in Boston, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions
- Develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments
- Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care. Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies
- Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists related to patient care
- Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs. Serves as an educator in areas of specialization
- Participates in the development of health education programs
WHAT MAKES AN OPTUM ORGANIZATION DIFFERENT?
- Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Otolaryngology Medicine
- Board Certified or Board Certified Eligible in Otolaryngology
- Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
- Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $366,500 - $667,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Otolaryngologist to join our team in Boston, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions
- Develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments
- Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care. Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies
- Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists related to patient care
- Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs. Serves as an educator in areas of specialization
- Participates in the development of health education programs
WHAT MAKES AN OPTUM ORGANIZATION DIFFERENT?
- Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Otolaryngology Medicine
- Board Certified or Board Certified Eligible in Otolaryngology
- Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
- Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $366,500 - $667,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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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.
H-1B Visa Otolaryngologist: 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.