H-1B Visa Pulmonologist Jobs
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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The Pulmonology Division is seeking a full time Pulmonologist to join our collaborative, high performing team of 18 pulmonologists and 4 advanced practice providers. This role is a full time, 1.0 FTE role and will oversee the Western Region areas to include: Ashburn, Leesburg and Inova Loudoun Hospital.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes initial assessments and evaluations of new patients and provides ongoing monitoring of patients' medical conditions while providing treatment.
- Orders prescription medications and diagnostic procedures while authorizing and coordinating all specialty and ancillary services.
- Participates in the development of such programs as preventive health screenings, immunization programs, professional community outreach, quality assurance and others.
- Participates in a wide range of clinical research projects and studies.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team activities such as case conferences.
- Provides in-service staff development and clinical teachings to trainees rotating through medical practice.
- Maintains a consultative relationship with nurses, social workers, staff clinic nurses and rehabilitation staff.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: MD or DO Degree
- Experience: Completed ACGME residency training and subsequent fellowship with ABMS board certification in pulmonary medicine or board eligible
- Certification/Licensure: Current Virginia medical license and DEA, Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at all Inova Hospitals
- Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all
FEATURED BENEFITS
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The Pulmonology Division is seeking a full time Pulmonologist to join our collaborative, high performing team of 18 pulmonologists and 4 advanced practice providers. This role is a full time, 1.0 FTE role and will oversee the Western Region areas to include: Ashburn, Leesburg and Inova Loudoun Hospital.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes initial assessments and evaluations of new patients and provides ongoing monitoring of patients' medical conditions while providing treatment.
- Orders prescription medications and diagnostic procedures while authorizing and coordinating all specialty and ancillary services.
- Participates in the development of such programs as preventive health screenings, immunization programs, professional community outreach, quality assurance and others.
- Participates in a wide range of clinical research projects and studies.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team activities such as case conferences.
- Provides in-service staff development and clinical teachings to trainees rotating through medical practice.
- Maintains a consultative relationship with nurses, social workers, staff clinic nurses and rehabilitation staff.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: MD or DO Degree
- Experience: Completed ACGME residency training and subsequent fellowship with ABMS board certification in pulmonary medicine or board eligible
- Certification/Licensure: Current Virginia medical license and DEA, Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at all Inova Hospitals
- Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all
FEATURED BENEFITS
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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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.