H-1B Visa Physician - Anesthesiology Jobs

Anesthesiology is among the most H-1B-sponsored physician specialties in the U.S., with hospital systems, surgical centers, and anesthesia groups regularly filing petitions for foreign-trained physicians. Roles fall under SOC 29-1211 and consistently qualify as specialty occupations requiring a medical degree and residency completion.

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Overview

Open Jobs469+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$417K
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsNorthStar Anesthesia

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Vituity
Physician - Anesthesiology
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Physician - Anesthesiology
Vituity
Grass Valley, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Sutter Health
Physician, Anesthesiology
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Physician, Anesthesiology
Sutter Health
Stockton, California
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$571,083/yr
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None
10,000+

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Benefis Health System
Physician - Anesthesiology - $500K+, 10 Weeks' Vacation, 100% Own Cases
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Physician - Anesthesiology - $500K+, 10 Weeks' Vacation, 100% Own Cases
Benefis Health System
Great Falls, Montana
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$500,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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WVU Medicine
Physician - Anesthesiology
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Physician - Anesthesiology
WVU Medicine
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Ochsner Health
Physician - Anesthesiology
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Physician - Anesthesiology
Ochsner Health
Kenner, Louisiana
Medical Specialists
Physicians
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None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Physician - Anesthesiology

Verify your ECFMG certification before applying

H-1B petitions for physician roles require proof of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification. Employers won't file without it, so confirm your ECFMG status is active and your medical degree credentials are fully authenticated before you begin outreach.

Target anesthesia groups with independent staffing structures

Large hospital-employed anesthesiology groups and independent anesthesia practices both sponsor H-1B visas, but independent groups often move faster on petitions. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history specifically in anesthesiology roles.

Check state medical license portability early

Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific state work location. If the employer operates across state lines, you'll need a license in each state before USCIS will approve an amended petition. Start the licensing process in your target state immediately after receiving a verbal offer.

Confirm the employer's prevailing wage level at the LCA stage

DOL requires employers to certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your metro area before filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for SOC 29-1211 in your target city so you can spot a below-market offer before the LCA is filed.

Ask about premium processing before signing a start-date commitment

USCIS standard processing can run several months, which conflicts with credentialing timelines at most hospitals. Confirm whether the employer will elect premium processing on Form I-907, which cuts adjudication to 15 business days, before you commit to a start date in your employment agreement.

Understand how J-1 waivers affect your H-1B timeline

If you completed residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa and obtained a Conrad 30 or federal agency waiver, your H-1B petition can be filed immediately without the usual cap-subject lottery wait. Confirm your waiver type with the sponsoring employer before they begin the USCIS filing.

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Physician - Anesthesiology H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an anesthesiology role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes. Anesthesiology requires a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a completed anesthesiology residency, and board certification or eligibility. USCIS consistently classifies physician specialist roles as specialty occupations because the degree requirement is inherent to the position, not just preferred by the employer.

Can I find anesthesiology employers who sponsor H-1B visas without applying blindly?

You can search Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for anesthesiology roles. LCA filing history is pulled from DOL disclosure data and shows which hospital systems, anesthesia groups, and surgical centers have sponsored physicians in this specialty, so you avoid employers who don't sponsor.

How does the J-1 two-year home residency requirement interact with H-1B sponsorship for physicians?

If you trained on a J-1 and are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, you can't change to H-1B status until you fulfill or waive that requirement. A Conrad 30 waiver through a state health department or a federal agency waiver removes the bar and allows your employer to file an H-1B petition immediately, often bypassing the cap lottery entirely.

What documents does my employer need from me to file the H-1B petition for an anesthesiology position?

Your employer's immigration counsel will typically need your ECFMG certificate, medical school diploma with certified translation if applicable, residency and fellowship completion letters, state medical license, DEA registration, board certification or eligibility letter, and a copy of your current visa status documentation. Gathering these before you receive an offer accelerates the filing timeline significantly.

Are anesthesiology H-1B positions subject to the annual lottery cap?

Most anesthesiology roles at for-profit hospitals and private anesthesia groups are cap-subject and require lottery selection. Positions at nonprofit hospitals, university medical centers, and government hospitals often qualify as cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning the employer can file outside the lottery window at any time of year. Confirm cap status with your prospective employer before accepting an offer.

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