H-1B Visa Primary Care Physician Jobs
Primary care physicians are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa occupations, driven by persistent shortages in underserved communities. Many positions qualify for cap-exempt filing through hospitals and nonprofit health systems, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Board certification, state licensure, and an active DEA registration are the credentials employers verify before initiating any H-1B petition.
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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
Baylor Scott & White - Primary Care Southwest Fort Worth is searching for a board eligible or board certified Family Medicine Physician to add to their team of physician and advance practice providers.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Examine, collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and examine records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Work with a clinical team of technicians, advanced practice professionals, and physicians. Make judgments about tests, diagnoses, and treatment options for patients.
- Monitor patient conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Diagnoses and treats conditions in area of specialty.
- May work in hospital, specialty clinic or outpatient surgical center.
- May perform surgical procedures, treatment or non-invasive procedures in area of specialty.
- May create post-operative care plans, recommend lifestyle changes involving diet, exercise and other matters.
- Supervise the clinical activities of a care team that may consist of other providers, and allied health professionals.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
Baylor Scott & White - Primary Care Southwest Fort Worth is searching for a board eligible or board certified Family Medicine Physician to add to their team of physician and advance practice providers.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Examine, collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and examine records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Work with a clinical team of technicians, advanced practice professionals, and physicians. Make judgments about tests, diagnoses, and treatment options for patients.
- Monitor patient conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Diagnoses and treats conditions in area of specialty.
- May work in hospital, specialty clinic or outpatient surgical center.
- May perform surgical procedures, treatment or non-invasive procedures in area of specialty.
- May create post-operative care plans, recommend lifestyle changes involving diet, exercise and other matters.
- Supervise the clinical activities of a care team that may consist of other providers, and allied health professionals.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Primary Care Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates must hold active ECFMG certification before any U.S. residency program or employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status and expiration date early so delays don't stall your petition timeline.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Federally qualified health centers, nonprofit hospitals, and university-affiliated medical practices can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-slot cap. Focusing your search on these employers eliminates lottery risk and lets you start sooner.
Look up prevailing wages by county before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific county and practice setting. Use OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter primary care openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces health systems that have sponsored physicians before, cutting through listings where sponsorship is uncertain or handled case-by-case.
Confirm your specialty aligns with SOC code 29-1215
USCIS maps primary care physicians to SOC code 29-1215 in the H-1B petition. If your role blends urgent care or occupational medicine, confirm with your employer that the correct SOC code is used on the LCA to avoid a specialty occupation RFE.
Secure state licensure before your petition start date
USCIS requires you to hold a valid state medical license by the H-1B start date, not just at petition filing. If your license is pending, ask your employer to request an October 1 start date to give licensure processing enough time.
H-1B Visa Primary Care Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do primary care physician H-1B petitions go through the annual lottery?
Not always. Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit health systems, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the April lottery. If you're targeting private practices or for-profit clinics, those petitions do count against the annual cap and require lottery selection.
What credentials does an employer verify before filing an H-1B for a primary care physician?
Employers typically confirm ECFMG certification for international medical graduates, a valid state medical license in the state where you'll practice, board certification or active board eligibility, and a DEA registration if prescribing controlled substances. All of these must align with the job duties described in the H-1B petition and LCA before USCIS adjudicates the case.
How do I find primary care employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by occupation, so you can identify health systems and medical groups that have successfully sponsored primary care physicians rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship in vague terms.
Can a J-1 waiver affect my H-1B eligibility as a primary care physician?
Yes. If you completed a J-1 visa clinical exchange program, you're subject to the two-year home-country residency requirement, which blocks H-1B status until it's fulfilled or waived. Conrad 30 waivers, available through state health departments, allow primary care physicians serving underserved areas to waive this requirement and transition directly to H-1B status.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for H-1B primary care physician positions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for the specific geographic area and practice setting where you'll work. Wage levels vary significantly by county and employer type. You can look up the applicable wage tier using OFLC Wage Search before entering offer negotiations to ensure the proposed salary satisfies DOL requirements.