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Physiatrists qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupation workers because the role requires a medical degree, residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and board certification. Most physiatrist positions are filed under SOC code 29-1069, and hospital systems, rehabilitation networks, and academic medical centers are the most active H-1B sponsors for this specialty.
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Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Hiring Range: $199,000 - $400,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – UMass Memorial Medical Center
Department: Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation
Schedule: Full-Time
UMass Memorial Medical Group and the Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation are seeking a BC/BE Outpatient Physiatrist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide outpatient physiatry services within Orthopedics, caring for non-operative orthopedic patients and contributing to electrodiagnostic services.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected academic health system dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and patient-centered care. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with training and experience.
Key Highlights
- Join a well-established Division of Physiatry within a nationally recognized Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation.
- Work alongside a comprehensive group of orthopedic subspecialists serving Central New England.
- Strong commitment to medical education, with active involvement in training orthopedic residents and medical students through our partnership with UMass Chan Medical School.
- Opportunities for research, scholarly activity, and academic advancement, with appointment commensurate with experience and training.
- Access to leading technology, including Epic EMR, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical research opportunities.
- Robust clinical infrastructure and administrative support designed to promote efficiency and work-life balance.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous program improvement.
Qualifications
Eligible individuals should have the following qualifications:
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
- Interest in collaborative, team-based outpatient musculoskeletal care
- Preferred: Interest/skills in electrodiagnosis (EMG/NCS) and/or musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Interest in academic medicine and teaching
Visit our department website: UMass Chan Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation
Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs
- Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement
- Concierge services for relocation
- Physician mortgage program eligibility
- Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
- Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.
Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at Carmen.Sanderson@umassmemorial.org or 774-525-1935
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Hiring Range: $199,000 - $400,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – UMass Memorial Medical Center
Department: Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation
Schedule: Full-Time
UMass Memorial Medical Group and the Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation are seeking a BC/BE Outpatient Physiatrist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide outpatient physiatry services within Orthopedics, caring for non-operative orthopedic patients and contributing to electrodiagnostic services.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected academic health system dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and patient-centered care. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with training and experience.
Key Highlights
- Join a well-established Division of Physiatry within a nationally recognized Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation.
- Work alongside a comprehensive group of orthopedic subspecialists serving Central New England.
- Strong commitment to medical education, with active involvement in training orthopedic residents and medical students through our partnership with UMass Chan Medical School.
- Opportunities for research, scholarly activity, and academic advancement, with appointment commensurate with experience and training.
- Access to leading technology, including Epic EMR, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical research opportunities.
- Robust clinical infrastructure and administrative support designed to promote efficiency and work-life balance.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous program improvement.
Qualifications
Eligible individuals should have the following qualifications:
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
- Interest in collaborative, team-based outpatient musculoskeletal care
- Preferred: Interest/skills in electrodiagnosis (EMG/NCS) and/or musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Interest in academic medicine and teaching
Visit our department website: UMass Chan Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation
Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs
- Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement
- Concierge services for relocation
- Physician mortgage program eligibility
- Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
- Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.
Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at Carmen.Sanderson@umassmemorial.org or 774-525-1935
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Physiatrist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates need ECFMG certification before any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your status is current and your credentials are fully verified so sponsors aren't delayed at the documentation stage.
Check prevailing wage levels for your state
Physiatrist wages vary significantly by geography and practice setting. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for SOC 29-1069 in your target metro before negotiating, so your offer meets DOL's LCA wage requirement.
Target rehabilitation networks with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter physiatrist roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to sponsors who have already navigated the DOL certification process for this specialty rather than first-time filers.
Distinguish cap-exempt from cap-subject employers early
Academic medical centers, university hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, letting them file H-1B petitions outside the April lottery. If you're targeting these settings, your timeline to start work is shorter and not lottery-dependent.
Request premium processing at petition stage
USCIS premium processing reduces adjudication time to 15 business days. For physiatrist roles with a defined start date tied to credentialing or hospital privileging timelines, ask your employer to include premium processing in the I-129 filing.
Align your subspecialty documentation with LCA job duties
If you practice pain management, sports medicine, or brain injury rehabilitation, confirm the LCA job description specifically reflects those duties. A mismatch between your subspecialty and the filed job description can trigger an RFE during adjudication.
H-1B Visa Physiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a physiatrist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Physiatry requires completion of medical school, a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and typically board certification through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. USCIS consistently treats physician roles as specialty occupations because the position theoretically and practically requires at least a U.S. bachelor's degree equivalent in a specific field of study.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for physiatrists?
Hospital systems, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, academic medical centers, and outpatient pain management or spine clinics are the most active sponsors. Academic and nonprofit hospital employers are often cap-exempt, which lets them file outside the H-1B lottery. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for physiatrist roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to physiatrist positions?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 29-1069 in the geographic area of employment. Wages are tiered from Level I to Level IV based on experience and supervisory responsibilities. You can verify applicable wage levels for your target location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can an international medical graduate on OPT transition to H-1B as a physiatrist?
Yes, but the path is narrow. Physiatry residency runs three years after internship, and most programs require J-1 visa or H-1B status rather than OPT. If you complete residency on H-1B and then pursue fellowship, your employer files an amended petition. If you're on J-1 visa with a two-year home residence requirement, a Conrad 30 waiver through a medically underserved area is the most common H-1B pathway.
What does the H-1B petition process look like for a physiatrist hired by a hospital?
Your employer files an LCA with DOL for certification, typically within seven business days, then submits Form I-129 to USCIS with your medical credentials, residency completion documents, and board certification. Cap-subject roles require lottery registration each March for an October 1 start. Cap-exempt hospital and university employers can file at any time, and USCIS premium processing is available to shorten adjudication to 15 business days.