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Plastic surgeons qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a medical degree and residency training. Most positions are at hospital systems, academic medical centers, or private group practices that file LCAs with DOL and petition through USCIS. Competition for sponsored roles is real, but cap-exempt employers common in academic medicine can sidestep the lottery entirely.
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the Focus Claims Review team at Optum, the Medical Director provides leadership, organization, and direction for the claims review program. They are responsible for the overall quality, effectiveness and coordination of the medical services provided through Optum. The Medical Director will participate in all aspects of claim review services including provider telephonic discussions and provider appeals. In addition, the Medical Director may also be asked to assist in the direction and oversight in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and clinical criteria for all medical programs and services. The Medical Director will serve as a liaison between Optum, physicians, and other medical service providers in selected situations primarily related to medical claim reviews.
This role is part time work from home and will be 20 hours per week. This can be remote work from home anywhere in the United States.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reviews surgical and other professional claims for correct coding using clinical record
- Participation in Training regarding URAC, NCQA, Regulatory Compliance, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, HIPAA, and department specific training as applicable
- Discusses cases and clinical coding situations with treating providers telephonically during scheduled hours
- Participates in periodic clinical conferences / calls and in ongoing internal performance consistency reviews
- Composes, if needed, patient situation specific, clinical summaries and rationales for medical necessity decisions
- Is available for occasional, periodic weekend and holiday as needed telephonic and remote computer expedited clinical decisions
- Supports compliance with regulatory agency standards and requirements (e.g., CMS, NCQA, URAC, state / federal and third-party payers)
- Ability to travel to scheduled company meetings and activities in US
- Ability to assist in marketing presentations to clients and ongoing relationship management activities with existing clients if requested to do so
- Provide Clinical support for staff that conduct initial reviews
- Good understanding of professional performance measurement and related possible discussions/interventions with selected providers/groups/organizations
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, active, and fully unrestricted medical license
- Current board certification in Plastic Surgery
- 5+ years of clinical experience in Plastic Surgery post residency
- Knowledge or proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in managed care
- Experience with professional claim coding / claim coding reviews
- Experience with integration of clinical and financial data, development of utilization and performance reporting tools, and communication of performance data to physicians and other health care providers
- Knowledge of claim coding resources and techniques
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn to use clinical and claims software
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work over the telephone with other colleagues including physicians, nurses, PTs, OTs and other similar personnel
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $248,500 - $373,000. 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.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the Focus Claims Review team at Optum, the Medical Director provides leadership, organization, and direction for the claims review program. They are responsible for the overall quality, effectiveness and coordination of the medical services provided through Optum. The Medical Director will participate in all aspects of claim review services including provider telephonic discussions and provider appeals. In addition, the Medical Director may also be asked to assist in the direction and oversight in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and clinical criteria for all medical programs and services. The Medical Director will serve as a liaison between Optum, physicians, and other medical service providers in selected situations primarily related to medical claim reviews.
This role is part time work from home and will be 20 hours per week. This can be remote work from home anywhere in the United States.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reviews surgical and other professional claims for correct coding using clinical record
- Participation in Training regarding URAC, NCQA, Regulatory Compliance, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, HIPAA, and department specific training as applicable
- Discusses cases and clinical coding situations with treating providers telephonically during scheduled hours
- Participates in periodic clinical conferences / calls and in ongoing internal performance consistency reviews
- Composes, if needed, patient situation specific, clinical summaries and rationales for medical necessity decisions
- Is available for occasional, periodic weekend and holiday as needed telephonic and remote computer expedited clinical decisions
- Supports compliance with regulatory agency standards and requirements (e.g., CMS, NCQA, URAC, state / federal and third-party payers)
- Ability to travel to scheduled company meetings and activities in US
- Ability to assist in marketing presentations to clients and ongoing relationship management activities with existing clients if requested to do so
- Provide Clinical support for staff that conduct initial reviews
- Good understanding of professional performance measurement and related possible discussions/interventions with selected providers/groups/organizations
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, active, and fully unrestricted medical license
- Current board certification in Plastic Surgery
- 5+ years of clinical experience in Plastic Surgery post residency
- Knowledge or proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in managed care
- Experience with professional claim coding / claim coding reviews
- Experience with integration of clinical and financial data, development of utilization and performance reporting tools, and communication of performance data to physicians and other health care providers
- Knowledge of claim coding resources and techniques
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn to use clinical and claims software
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work over the telephone with other colleagues including physicians, nurses, PTs, OTs and other similar personnel
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $248,500 - $373,000. 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.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is 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 Plastic Surgeon
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates need active ECFMG certification before any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status is current and matches your specialty board documentation, since gaps here stall the petition at USCIS.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals affiliated with universities and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, so your H-1B doesn't depend on the annual lottery. Academic medical centers and teaching hospitals regularly sponsor plastic surgeons outside the 85,000 cap-subject slot system.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code 29-1249 to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for plastic surgeon roles. This shows you which institutions have a documented track record of H-1B sponsorship before you invest time in an application.
Confirm the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage
Run your specific job title, geographic area, and experience level through OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. The LCA must certify that your wage meets at least the Level I prevailing wage for your location, and underpaying invalidates the petition.
Ask employers about malpractice coverage during H-1B
Some group practices assume the physician carries independent malpractice coverage, but H-1B status ties you to the petitioning employer. Clarify in writing whether tail coverage and active policy premiums are employer-provided before the I-129 petition is filed.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
If your hospital privileges or OR scheduling depend on a specific start date, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for 15-business-day adjudication. Standard processing through USCIS currently runs several months and can conflict with credentialing timelines.
H-1B Visa Plastic Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a plastic surgery fellowship in the U.S. help with H-1B sponsorship?
A fellowship completed at a cap-exempt institution can itself be sponsored under H-1B without lottery exposure. More importantly, it builds a U.S. employment record that strengthens your I-129 petition. Many academic medical centers that sponsor fellows for H-1B will also sponsor the attending position that follows, making the fellowship a practical pipeline into a sponsored role.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for plastic surgeons?
Academic medical centers, university hospital systems, and large multispecialty group practices with nonprofit status are the most active sponsors. These organizations are frequently cap-exempt, file LCAs regularly with DOL, and have in-house or retained immigration counsel. Smaller private practices can sponsor but rarely have the administrative infrastructure to manage the process efficiently. Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for surgical roles.
How does the H-1B specialty occupation requirement apply to plastic surgery?
Plastic surgery satisfies the specialty occupation definition under USCIS rules because the role requires at minimum a medical degree, specialty residency, and in most cases fellowship training in a directly related field. The O*NET profile for surgeons classifies the role as Job Zone 5, the highest complexity tier, which supports the specialty occupation designation. Employers rarely face RFEs on this point for board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeons.
Can a plastic surgeon change employers during an active H-1B without losing status?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can begin working for a new employer as soon as that employer files a new H-1B petition on your behalf, provided your current petition has been approved and is not the subject of a fraud investigation. Your new employer must file before your current authorized period expires. The new LCA must reflect the correct prevailing wage for the new position and location.
What documents should I prepare before a plastic surgery employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your medical degree and transcripts, ECFMG certification, residency and fellowship completion certificates, state medical license or proof of application, board certification documentation or exam scores, and a valid passport. Your employer's legal team will also need a detailed job description matching your SOC code so the LCA accurately reflects the role. Having these organized in advance reduces back-and-forth that delays USCIS filing.