H-1B Visa Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs
Emergency medicine physicians are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa occupations, with hospital systems and freestanding EDs filing LCAs year-round outside the annual cap lottery when hired by cap-exempt institutions. Board certification, ECFMG credentials, and state licensure all affect your timeline and which employers can move quickly.
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Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC is seeking a BC/BE Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team located in Camp Hill, PA that provides exceptional care to the patients in our community.
LOCATION: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 9
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
- MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
- Completion of accredited training program
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
- BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
- Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
INTRODUCTION
Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC is seeking a BC/BE Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team located in Camp Hill, PA that provides exceptional care to the patients in our community.
LOCATION: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 9
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
- MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
- Completion of accredited training program
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
- BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
- Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Physician - Emergency Medicine
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
USCIS requires foreign medical graduates to hold ECFMG certification for clinical H-1B roles. Start the certification process early since delays in credential verification directly push back your I-129 filing date and employer interest.
Target cap-exempt hospitals and health systems
Nonprofit hospitals, university health systems, and federally qualified health centers qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round without waiting for the April lottery. Prioritize these when building your target list.
Check prevailing wage tiers using OFLC Wage Search
Emergency medicine has four DOL wage levels tied to experience and board status. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-1216 before negotiations so you know which tier applies to your credentials and where your offer stands.
Ask employers about their in-house immigration counsel
Large hospital systems typically retain dedicated immigration attorneys and file H-1B petitions routinely. Smaller freestanding EDs may not have that infrastructure, which adds weeks to your timeline. Confirm this during the offer stage, not after signing.
Search H-1B-sponsoring EM employers on Migrate Mate
Filter emergency medicine roles on Migrate Mate by employers with verified LCA filing history. This surfaces hospitals that have actively sponsored H-1B physicians rather than those that may be open to it in theory.
Align your state license timeline with the I-129 filing
USCIS requires a valid state medical license for physician H-1B approvals. If you're awaiting licensure in the target state, your employer can file with a license from another state, but confirm this approach with their immigration attorney before submitting.
H-1B Visa Physician - Emergency Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions
Do emergency medicine physicians qualify as H-1B specialty occupation workers?
Yes. Emergency medicine meets the specialty occupation definition because the role requires a medical degree, residency completion, and typically board certification. USCIS recognizes physician positions as specialty occupations, and most H-1B petitions for emergency medicine physicians are approved without an RFE on the specialty occupation question when documentation is complete.
Can I work as an emergency medicine physician on H-1B without going through the lottery?
If your employer is a nonprofit hospital, university health system, or federally qualified health center, they are cap-exempt and can file your H-1B at any time of year without lottery participation. Most large hospital employers fall into this category. For-profit urgent care chains and some freestanding EDs are cap-subject, so lottery timing applies.
How do I find emergency medicine employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate for emergency medicine roles filtered by employers with LCA filing history. This shows you which hospital systems have already gone through the H-1B process for physicians, rather than guessing at employer willingness. DOL LCA disclosure data is the most reliable signal that an employer has an active sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Does board certification in emergency medicine affect my H-1B petition?
Board certification strengthens your petition but isn't an absolute USCIS requirement. What matters is demonstrating that the role requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, which your medical degree and residency satisfy. That said, employers who sponsor frequently will often require ABEM or AOBEM certification as part of their credentialing process before filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change hospital employers after approval?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer using H-1B portability under AC21, which allows you to start working for the new employer once they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for USCIS approval. Your previous employer's petition must have been approved and you must have maintained lawful status. The new employer still needs to file their own LCA with DOL before petitioning.