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Professor of Medicine jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring institutions are concentrated at academic medical centers, research universities, and teaching hospitals where the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring an M.D., D.O., or equivalent doctoral credential. Employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition before you can begin work, and each clinical or research worksite requires its own certified LCA.
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UofL Hospital - ULP - AMG
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
Position Description
The University of Louisville Department of Medicine Division of Palliative Medicine has a wonderful opportunity for a full-time physician with an interest in academic palliative medicine.
Responsibilities include a mix of clinical care, education, and/or clinical research opportunities within an academic setting. Primary clinical responsibilities include staffing our inpatient consultation service at UofL Health-Jewish Hospital, UofL Health-Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and/or University Hospital along with the option for outpatient clinics in a teaching setting.
Physicians may work with an established team of individuals - palliative medicine fellow; chaplain, psychologist, and nurse practitioner; house-staff and students. Candidates should be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Candidates who have completed fellowships in Palliative Medicine preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.
About us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.
Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients with the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.
As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care.
UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
Additional Job Description:
Education
- Medical Doctorate degree
Experience
- Epic EMR experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Licensure
- Physician license for state of Kentucky
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certification
Primary Location:
UofL Hospital - ULP - AMG
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:
Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
Position Description
The University of Louisville Department of Medicine Division of Palliative Medicine has a wonderful opportunity for a full-time physician with an interest in academic palliative medicine.
Responsibilities include a mix of clinical care, education, and/or clinical research opportunities within an academic setting. Primary clinical responsibilities include staffing our inpatient consultation service at UofL Health-Jewish Hospital, UofL Health-Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and/or University Hospital along with the option for outpatient clinics in a teaching setting.
Physicians may work with an established team of individuals - palliative medicine fellow; chaplain, psychologist, and nurse practitioner; house-staff and students. Candidates should be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Candidates who have completed fellowships in Palliative Medicine preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.
About us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.
Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients with the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.
As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care.
UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
Additional Job Description:
Education
- Medical Doctorate degree
Experience
- Epic EMR experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Licensure
- Physician license for state of Kentucky
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certification
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Professor of Medicine
Verify your credentials meet LCA requirements
Your M.D., D.O., or foreign medical degree equivalent must align with the SOC code your employer uses on the LCA. Run the O*NET profile for postsecondary health specialties teachers to confirm your degree field matches before your employer files.
Target institutions with GME accreditation status
Academic medical centers running ACGME-accredited graduate medical education programs have established H-1B petitioning infrastructure. They understand specialty occupation documentation for physician-faculty roles and are less likely to treat your case as novel or uncertain.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Professor of Medicine roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces institutions that have already petitioned for this exact SOC code, cutting out guesswork about whether a department will support sponsorship.
Request a worksite-specific LCA for each campus
If your faculty appointment spans multiple hospital campuses or affiliate sites, each physical worksite needs its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you work there. Confirm with your institution's HR team which sites are covered before accepting any clinical assignment.
Align your offer letter timeline with I-129 processing
USCIS adjudicates I-129 petitions under standard or premium processing. If your start date is fixed by an academic calendar, work backward from that date and confirm with your employer whether premium processing is needed to avoid a gap before your authorized start.
Document dual appointment duties carefully
Many Professor of Medicine roles split time between clinical duties and research or teaching. USCIS scrutinizes petitions where clinical hours dominate. Your employer's support letter should clearly articulate that the position requires a doctoral-level medical degree across all assigned duties.
H-1B Visa Professor of Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professor of Medicine role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Professor of Medicine positions at accredited medical schools and teaching hospitals require at minimum an M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent doctoral degree in medicine, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard under H-1B regulations. USCIS consistently treats academic physician-faculty appointments as qualifying when the employer's support letter documents that a doctoral medical credential is a normal minimum for entry into the role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Professor of Medicine jobs?
Academic medical centers, research universities with medical schools, and ACGME-accredited teaching hospitals are the primary sponsors. These institutions have dedicated immigration teams familiar with LCA filing for physician-faculty roles. You can browse Professor of Medicine positions at verified H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation.
How does the LCA process work for a split clinical and research appointment?
Your employer files the LCA with DOL listing the prevailing wage for the SOC code covering your primary duties. If your appointment spans distinct worksites, each location requires a separately certified LCA. DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage level for the relevant SOC code and metropolitan area before negotiations begin.
Can my H-1B status be extended beyond six years if I'm pursuing permanent residence?
Yes, under AC21 provisions, H-1B holders can receive extensions beyond the six-year cap if a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed and meets specific filing-age thresholds. For Professor of Medicine roles at universities or nonprofit research institutions, the employer may also qualify as cap-exempt, which opens additional filing pathways. Consult your employer's immigration counsel to confirm which extension route applies.
What documentation does my employer need to support an H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer needs a certified LCA, a detailed support letter explaining why the position requires a doctoral-level medical degree across all assigned functions, and evidence that your credentials meet those requirements. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the clinical duty percentage is high relative to teaching or research. Having your employer prepare a robust duty breakdown from the outset reduces that risk significantly.