H-1B Visa Rheumatologist Jobs

Rheumatologist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring a medical degree and U.S. licensure. Academic medical centers, hospital systems, and multispecialty groups regularly file H-1B petitions for fellowship-trained rheumatologists. The 85,000-slot annual cap applies, but many hospital and nonprofit employers qualify for cap-exempt status.

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Overview

Open Jobs285+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type99% On-site
Median Salary$362K
Top LocationJacksonville, FL
Most JobsOneOncology

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GENESIS MEDICAL GROUP
Rheumatologist
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Rheumatologist
GENESIS MEDICAL GROUP
New Braunfels, Texas
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
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Community Health System
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Community Health System
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Rheumatologist
Community Health System
Fresno, California
Nursing
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Houston Methodist
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Houston Methodist
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Rheumatologist
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
Medical Specialists
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UPMC
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UPMC
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UPMC
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Medical Specialists
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Baylor Scott & White Health
Rheumatologist
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Rheumatologist
Baylor Scott & White Health
Waco, Texas
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Rheumatologist

Verify your ECFMG certification before applying

ECFMG certification is a prerequisite USCIS requires for international medical graduates seeking H-1B status in clinical roles. Have your certification letter ready before any employer initiates your petition, since missing it delays the I-129 filing.

Target cap-exempt hospital and university employers

Hospitals affiliated with medical schools and nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt under INA 214(g)(5), letting them file outside the annual lottery. Search for rheumatology openings specifically at academic medical centers and VA facilities to avoid the April cap deadline.

Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with active H-1B rheumatology filings

Pull up DOL Labor Condition Application data on Migrate Mate filtered by rheumatology occupation codes to see which employers have actively sponsored H-1B physicians. This tells you who has done it before, not just who claims to be open to sponsorship.

Confirm prevailing wage tier before your salary negotiation

Run your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search under the rheumatologist SOC code before discussing compensation. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage at the level your employer files, and undershooting triggers an LCA compliance issue.

Ask employers whether state licensure or a training license suffices at filing

Some states issue a training or limited license during fellowship completion. Clarify with your prospective employer whether USCIS and your state board will accept that credential at the time of H-1B filing, since a full unrestricted license may be required before you can start seeing patients.

Request premium processing if your start date is time-sensitive

USCIS offers premium processing on Form I-129, guaranteeing a decision within 15 business days. If your fellowship ends close to October 1 and you need timely H-1B activation, ask your employer to include premium processing in the petition budget from the start.

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Rheumatologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a rheumatologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. Rheumatology requires a medical degree, completion of an internal medicine residency, and a fellowship in rheumatology, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The O*NET profile for physicians and surgeons confirms the job zone and educational requirements that support this classification.

Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for rheumatologists?

Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, multispecialty group practices, and Veterans Affairs medical centers are the most active H-1B sponsors for rheumatologists. Nonprofit hospitals and universities affiliated with medical schools often qualify as cap-exempt employers, which means they can file year-round rather than competing in the annual lottery. You can identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for rheumatology roles on Migrate Mate.

Can a rheumatologist on J-1 waiver status transition to H-1B?

Yes, but the path depends on your waiver type. Conrad 30 and federal agency waivers require you to work in an underserved area for three years, typically under a J-1 waiver employer. Once that obligation is fulfilled, your employer can file an H-1B petition. If you're still in the waiver period, a change of status to H-1B requires a waiver of the two-year home residency requirement, which must be resolved before USCIS will approve the petition.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for an H-1B rheumatologist petition?

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the rheumatologist occupation in the geographic area where you'll practice. The prevailing wage is determined by the employer's LCA filing with DOL. You can look up current wage levels for your target location using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations, so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.

Does a rheumatologist need a full state medical license at the time of H-1B filing?

USCIS generally requires evidence that you hold or are eligible for the required state license to practice. Some states allow H-1B filing with a training or limited license, but a full unrestricted license is usually required before you begin patient care. Confirm with your prospective employer and their immigration counsel which credential your state and USCIS will accept at the petition stage versus the start date.

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