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Podiatrists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Most openings are with hospital systems, multi-specialty group practices, and federally qualified health centers that file LCAs through DOL and petition USCIS on your behalf.
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Carle Health is seeking an additional BE/BC Surgical Podiatrist to join our established practice in Urbana, Illinois.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
- Candidates must be BE/BC through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Foot and ankle fellowship training required
- Join a stable team of three DPM trained surgeons who collaborate with a strong Orthopedic division
- On-call rotation split equally
- Practice full scope of foot/ankle surgery, including hindfoot/ankle reconstruction and trauma
- Block surgical time; surgeries done at newly built 23,000 square foot ambulatory surgery center as well as Carle Foundation Hospital and new Carle At The Riverfront campus in Danville
- Dedicated clinic time at a large modern 52,000 square foot Orthopedic/Sports Medicine building in Champaign with possibility of outreach
- Teaching and research opportunities available with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Globally connected, innovative and culturally rich, Champaign-Urbana is centrally located to Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis and is home to one of the world's great public research universities - the Big Ten University of Illinois. With ease of transportation, excellent schools and affordable housing options, our community features the friendliness and advantages of a smaller town while offering the dining, arts, sports, and entertainment options found in a much larger city.
PROVIDER SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $325,000 - $350,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
CARLE HEALTH COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
INTRODUCTION
Carle Health is seeking an additional BE/BC Surgical Podiatrist to join our established practice in Urbana, Illinois.
OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
- Candidates must be BE/BC through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Foot and ankle fellowship training required
- Join a stable team of three DPM trained surgeons who collaborate with a strong Orthopedic division
- On-call rotation split equally
- Practice full scope of foot/ankle surgery, including hindfoot/ankle reconstruction and trauma
- Block surgical time; surgeries done at newly built 23,000 square foot ambulatory surgery center as well as Carle Foundation Hospital and new Carle At The Riverfront campus in Danville
- Dedicated clinic time at a large modern 52,000 square foot Orthopedic/Sports Medicine building in Champaign with possibility of outreach
- Teaching and research opportunities available with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Globally connected, innovative and culturally rich, Champaign-Urbana is centrally located to Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis and is home to one of the world's great public research universities - the Big Ten University of Illinois. With ease of transportation, excellent schools and affordable housing options, our community features the friendliness and advantages of a smaller town while offering the dining, arts, sports, and entertainment options found in a much larger city.
PROVIDER SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $325,000 - $350,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
CARLE HEALTH COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Podiatrist
Verify your DPM degree meets requirements
USCIS requires a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying so employers aren't surprised during filing.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers
Podiatry wage levels vary significantly by setting and geography. Run your job title and work location through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know whether an offer meets the prevailing wage the employer must certify on your LCA.
Target federally qualified health centers specifically
FQHCs and nonprofit hospital systems can qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting you bypass the annual lottery entirely. Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in podiatry.
Confirm state licensure before your start date
H-1B approval doesn't guarantee you can practice. Each state has its own podiatry license timeline, and USCIS expects your license to be in place by your employment start date. Start the application as soon as you have a job offer.
Ask employers about premium processing upfront
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your OPT or current status expires before a decision, ask whether the employer will file premium processing with USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day decision and reduces gap risk.
Check the O*NET profile before interviews
Podiatry's O*NET classification anchors the specialty occupation argument in your petition. Reviewing the listed tasks and required knowledge areas helps you frame your experience accurately when employers and their attorneys build the LCA.
H-1B Visa Podiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does podiatry qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes podiatry as a specialty occupation because it requires a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at minimum. The DPM is a professional doctorate specific to the field, which satisfies the theoretical and practical application standard USCIS applies when evaluating H-1B petitions.
Can podiatrists avoid the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Hospitals affiliated with a university, federally qualified health centers, and certain nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Positions at for-profit private practices are cap-subject and subject to the lottery. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with cap-exempt filing history in podiatry.
What documents do I need before a podiatry employer can file my H-1B petition?
You'll need your DPM degree and transcripts, a foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your current state podiatry license or evidence it's in progress, your CV, and passport copies. The employer also needs to complete a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition.
How does prevailing wage work for H-1B podiatry positions?
DOL requires your employer to certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Prevailing wages are set by DOL using Bureau of Labor Statistics survey data and are broken into four wage levels based on experience and supervision. Your employer selects the appropriate level when completing the LCA.
Can I switch from one podiatry employer to another on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your petition has been pending for 180 days, you can change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification while the original petition remains pending. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition before you start work, but you don't lose your priority date.