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Physician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Most hospital systems and multi-specialty groups file petitions annually, and cap-exempt employers like nonprofits and academic medical centers let you start without waiting for the lottery.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Group
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: IM Hosp Med - Office
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)
Long-Term Acute Care Hospitalist
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Long-Term Acute Care Hospitalist. The new 100-bed facility is a combined critical illness recovery and inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Rush University Medical Center campus. The RUSH Specialty Hospital is outfitted with the latest technology and features 44 critical illness recovery and 56 inpatient rehabilitation beds.
The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of over 70 faculty members focused on clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, patient safety and clinical research. The Division sees over 85,000 patients a year with treatment teams consisting of residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Providers (APP). The position provides a competitive market base salary as well as teaching, administrative and leadership opportunities.
Department/division specs
- Practice alongside 4-8 LTACH physicians and three LTACH APPs
- Work closely with Pulmonary Critical Care and Physical Medicine and Rehab physicians
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 190 daytime shifts/year, shifts average 10 hours
- Collaboration with an Advanced Practice Provider
- 100% inpatient Long-Term Acute Care patients
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $290,000 - $360,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page.
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Group
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: IM Hosp Med - Office
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)
Long-Term Acute Care Hospitalist
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Long-Term Acute Care Hospitalist. The new 100-bed facility is a combined critical illness recovery and inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Rush University Medical Center campus. The RUSH Specialty Hospital is outfitted with the latest technology and features 44 critical illness recovery and 56 inpatient rehabilitation beds.
The Division of Hospital Medicine is comprised of over 70 faculty members focused on clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, patient safety and clinical research. The Division sees over 85,000 patients a year with treatment teams consisting of residents, medical students and Advanced Practice Providers (APP). The position provides a competitive market base salary as well as teaching, administrative and leadership opportunities.
Department/division specs
- Practice alongside 4-8 LTACH physicians and three LTACH APPs
- Work closely with Pulmonary Critical Care and Physical Medicine and Rehab physicians
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 190 daytime shifts/year, shifts average 10 hours
- Collaboration with an Advanced Practice Provider
- 100% inpatient Long-Term Acute Care patients
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $290,000 - $360,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page.
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Physician
Verify your credentials meet ECFMG standards
USCIS requires foreign medical graduates to hold ECFMG certification before practicing in the U.S. Confirm your certification is current and matches the specialty your employer will list on the I-129 petition before any offer advances to filing.
Target cap-exempt hospitals and academic centers
Nonprofit hospitals, university health systems, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file any time without entering the lottery. This dramatically shortens your path from offer to work authorization.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specialty and county before you accept an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you in salary discussions.
Search verified H-1B employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by specialty, location, and DOL LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to identify hospital systems and group practices with a documented record of sponsoring physician roles, so you're not guessing which employers will actually support your petition.
Clarify state licensure timing with your employer
H-1B petitions for physicians list a specific state of employment, and many states require a full medical license before USCIS will approve the petition. Confirm whether your employer will accept a training permit or limited license during the interim period.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
If your OPT or prior status is expiring, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. Cap-exempt employers can file at any point, so there's no reason to wait on a standard timeline when your status is at risk.
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Find Physician JobsPhysician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Physician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Physician positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree in a directly related field. USCIS treats the degree requirement as inherent to the occupation, so the specialty occupation standard is straightforward to meet compared with roles where the degree connection is disputed.
Which employers can sponsor an H-1B for a physician without a lottery?
Nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, university-affiliated health systems, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt. That means they can file your H-1B petition at any point in the year without entering the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified LCA filing history in your specialty and target state.
Does an H-1B physician need a full state medical license before filing?
It depends on the state. Some states accept a training permit or limited license for the duration of the petition, while others require a full unrestricted license before USCIS will approve. Your employer's immigration attorney should confirm the licensure requirement for your specific state before submitting the I-129, since an approval can be conditioned on licensure status.
Can a physician on J-1 status switch to H-1B?
Yes, but J-1 physicians who completed graduate medical education typically carry a two-year home residence requirement. You'll need either a J-1 waiver granted through a Conrad 30 state program, a federal agency, or a hardship or persecution claim before USCIS will approve an H-1B change of status. Conrad 30 waivers require a commitment to work in a medically underserved area for at least three years.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect physician compensation?
Before filing the LCA with DOL, your employer must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specialty and work location. The prevailing wage is determined by DOL's wage levels for the relevant Standard Occupational Classification code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage floor for your specialty before finalizing your offer, since an LCA that certifies below the actual prevailing wage can jeopardize your petition.
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