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Pulmonologists rank among the most consistently sponsored H-1B 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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OSF Medical Group, part of OSF HealthCare, is seeking a Pulmonologist to join their group in Galesburg.
- Join 3 other ambulatory pulmonologists and 1 pulmonary intensivist
- This opportunity is 100% outpatient
- Enjoy easy collaboration with other providers, all multispecialty practice all under one roof - connected to St. Mary Medical Center
- Flexible call schedule typically M-F with opportunities for some outpatient call coverage if desired
- New graduates or experienced physicians will be considered. All new graduates will have a physician mentor
- Enjoy a strong referral base from the OSF Medical Group Primary Care and Specialty Care physicians
- Visa Sponsorship Available: J1 and H1b visa sponsorship options are available.
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Residency/Training Stipend
- Student Loan repayment and counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $500,000 - $550,097.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE COMMUNITY
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, is a Magnet designated hospital located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, a 149-bed, not-for-profit, Level II Trauma Center.
- Known as the "Twin Cities" of central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal is the perfect setting for those seeking an urban lifestyle in a country setting. Centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, the Twin Cities sit on the crossroads of the largest interstates in Illinois: I-74, I-55 and I-39.
- As the corporate home of both State Farm Insurance and COUNTRY Financial, the residents of Bloomington-Normal also enjoy a diverse and robust economy.
- Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University are located here as are numerous local community and technical schools.
- Voted one of the top 15 best small cities in America - Pheabs Data Report - Top 15 Best Small Cities in America | Pheabs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
OSF Medical Group, part of OSF HealthCare, is seeking a Pulmonologist to join their group in Galesburg.
- Join 3 other ambulatory pulmonologists and 1 pulmonary intensivist
- This opportunity is 100% outpatient
- Enjoy easy collaboration with other providers, all multispecialty practice all under one roof - connected to St. Mary Medical Center
- Flexible call schedule typically M-F with opportunities for some outpatient call coverage if desired
- New graduates or experienced physicians will be considered. All new graduates will have a physician mentor
- Enjoy a strong referral base from the OSF Medical Group Primary Care and Specialty Care physicians
- Visa Sponsorship Available: J1 and H1b visa sponsorship options are available.
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Residency/Training Stipend
- Student Loan repayment and counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $500,000 - $550,097.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE COMMUNITY
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, is a Magnet designated hospital located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, a 149-bed, not-for-profit, Level II Trauma Center.
- Known as the "Twin Cities" of central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal is the perfect setting for those seeking an urban lifestyle in a country setting. Centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, the Twin Cities sit on the crossroads of the largest interstates in Illinois: I-74, I-55 and I-39.
- As the corporate home of both State Farm Insurance and COUNTRY Financial, the residents of Bloomington-Normal also enjoy a diverse and robust economy.
- Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University are located here as are numerous local community and technical schools.
- Voted one of the top 15 best small cities in America - Pheabs Data Report - Top 15 Best Small Cities in America | Pheabs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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 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.
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Find Pulmonologist JobsPulmonologist H-1B Visa: 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.
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