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Pulmonologists rank among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa specialties because demand for respiratory and critical care expertise outpaces the domestic supply. Most roles are filed under SOC code 29-1069 through academic medical centers, large health systems, and pulmonary/critical care groups, with cap-exempt employers offering a direct path that bypasses the annual lottery.
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Requisition Number: FE05083
Department Name: 7H363:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD, DO or Equivalent Degree
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency in Internal Medicine.
Completion of fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care
Completion of Sleep Medicine Fellowship
Required License/Registration/Certification
Ky Medical License with 30 days of employment
Board certified in Internal Medicine and Board Eligible in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Job Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, is seeking a faculty member at open-rank with a specialty in sleep medicine and pulmonary, critical care. Our division offers the full scope of inpatient and outpatient services involving the diagnostic evaluation and clinical management of respiratory disorders.
This position will provide hospital-based clinical services for patients cared for at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals and the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division’s clinical service and sleep medicine at the UK HealthCare Sleep Center. This position will have clinic duties as well as read sleep studies. Clinical service responsibilities will be divided among assignments caring for the critically ill in our Medical Intensive Care units (MICU) in the UK HealthCare hospitals, and managing patients in outpatient clinics. This position will be involved with teaching pulmonary fellows, residents and students during consult service and inpatient services and participation in the Department’s courses for medical students.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.
Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Physician - Sleep Medicine Pulmonologist
Requisition Number: FE05083
Department Name: 7H363:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD, DO or Equivalent Degree
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency in Internal Medicine.
Completion of fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care
Completion of Sleep Medicine Fellowship
Required License/Registration/Certification
Ky Medical License with 30 days of employment
Board certified in Internal Medicine and Board Eligible in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Job Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, is seeking a faculty member at open-rank with a specialty in sleep medicine and pulmonary, critical care. Our division offers the full scope of inpatient and outpatient services involving the diagnostic evaluation and clinical management of respiratory disorders.
This position will provide hospital-based clinical services for patients cared for at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals and the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division’s clinical service and sleep medicine at the UK HealthCare Sleep Center. This position will have clinic duties as well as read sleep studies. Clinical service responsibilities will be divided among assignments caring for the critically ill in our Medical Intensive Care units (MICU) in the UK HealthCare hospitals, and managing patients in outpatient clinics. This position will be involved with teaching pulmonary fellows, residents and students during consult service and inpatient services and participation in the Department’s courses for medical students.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.
Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Pulmonologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates must hold active ECFMG certification before any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certificate is current and your primary source verification is complete before you start submitting applications.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Academic medical centers, nonprofit teaching hospitals, and university-affiliated pulmonology programs file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Prioritizing these employers eliminates the April registration gamble and lets you start as soon as your petition is approved.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified Labor Condition Application filings for pulmonologist roles. Employers with recent LCA activity have already cleared DOL's wage and working conditions certification, signaling genuine, active sponsorship capacity.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target metro area and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your offer must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage, but fellowship-trained pulmonologists with critical care credentials typically qualify for Level II or III, which affects what employers can legitimately offer.
Ask whether the fellowship position is cap-exempt
If you're completing a pulmonary or critical care fellowship, your program may already sponsor you under a cap-exempt H-1B. Clarify with your program coordinator whether the institution files cap-exempt petitions, since this affects your timeline for transitioning to a staff or attending role.
Confirm state medical licensure timelines with HR
H-1B approval for physicians requires a full, unrestricted state medical license or a J-1 visa waiver Conrad 30 position in some states. Confirm with the employer's HR team which license tier they require before your I-129 is filed, since provisional licenses can trigger USCIS requests for evidence.
H-1B Visa Pulmonologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pulmonologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Pulmonology requires at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, completion of an internal medicine residency, and a fellowship in pulmonary disease or pulmonary and critical care medicine. USCIS consistently classifies physician subspecialties as specialty occupations because the role theoretically and practically requires that specific body of knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for pulmonologists?
Academic medical centers, university hospitals, Veterans Affairs facilities, and nonprofit health systems are the most active sponsors because many qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Private pulmonology practices and for-profit hospital groups can also sponsor, but they file under the annual cap and must secure a lottery selection before petitioning. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented LCA filing activity for pulmonologist roles before applying.
How does the J-1 waiver Conrad 30 program affect H-1B sponsorship for pulmonologists?
If you completed a J-1-funded fellowship, you're subject to the two-year home residency requirement unless you obtain a waiver. The Conrad 30 program allows states to sponsor up to 30 J-1 waiver slots annually, often tied to medically underserved area commitments. Employers in those programs typically file an H-1B petition concurrent with or immediately after waiver approval, which affects your start date and negotiation timeline.
Can a pulmonologist change employers after H-1B approval using portability?
Yes, under AC21 portability provisions, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification once your petition has been approved and you've been maintaining valid H-1B status. For pulmonologists, a move between a general pulmonology role and a pulmonary critical care position typically satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires.
What documentation supports an H-1B petition for an international medical graduate pulmonologist?
Core documents include your ECFMG certificate, medical degree with certified translation if not in English, USMLE transcript, residency and fellowship completion letters, full state medical license, and a signed employment contract. Your employer's attorney will also prepare a Labor Condition Application certified by DOL and a detailed support letter establishing that the role meets the specialty occupation standard. Gaps in any of these can trigger a USCIS request for evidence and delay your start date.