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Rheumatologist roles qualify as H-1B visa 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 visa 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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MercyOne North Iowa Rheumatology
- Join the team of 1 experienced DNP
- Outpatient only General Rheumatology opportunity
- Very busy instant practice!!
- Non-burdensome call!
- Teaching opportunity for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents, ARNP/PA students, and medical students
Highly competitive compensation package, including:
- $330,000/year 2-year guaranteed base
- $120,000 bonus package
- Up to $15,000 in moving allowance
- Full benefits package, including paid malpractice and tail coverage, $6,000 CME/year, 2 retirement plans, generous PTO package, and so much more! Benefits start day 1 of employment.
Visit this link to learn more about our Rheumatology opportunity: MercyOne North Iowa Rheumatology Care - YouTube
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
- Our Rheumatology clinic is located at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center- Mason City, a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital- named a Top 100 Hospital nationally- easy access to all specialists, lab, radiology, pharmacy, and many other services
- 300+ employed providers - Including primary care, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastics, Bariatric Surgery, OBGYN, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Neurology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Palliative Care, Urology, ENT, GI, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Psychiatry, and so much more!
- Regional health system covering 14 counties, includes MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, 7 critical access hospitals, and 42 clinics in northern Iowa
- Our Rheumatology team provides services for our entire network - approximately 260,000 people that call MercyOne North Iowa their trusted healthcare partner
- Level III Trauma Center offering post-graduate education programs on site, including Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Programs, and Cardiology Fellowship
Visit this link to learn more about our medical center: https://www.mercyone.org/northiowa/about-us/
Candidates
- BC/BE Must be board certified within 3 years of becoming eligible
- H1B Visa & J1 candidates accepted
- PSLF eligible
Mason City, Iowa
- Population ~30,000
- Largest urban center in north Iowa
- 2 hours from Minneapolis and Des Moines
- Excellent schools- both public and parochial; top 15% in the US in academic student achievement tests
- NIACC community college
- A community rich in history, music, and architecture- known for the Music Man and the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in the world
- Community amenities: Lime Creek Nature Center, indoor ice arena, fine arts museum, performing arts theater, regional orchestra, aquatic center, YMCA fitness center, library, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, and an abundance of outdoor recreation
- Cost of living 24% lower than the national average
- MINIMAL COMMUTE! 5–10-minute from anywhere in Mason City!
- Municipal airport offering daily direct flights to/from Chicago
- 8 miles from beautiful Clear Lake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXnVBJr13Fs
- Visit these links to learn more about our community: This is North Iowa - You Belong Here (youtube.com); https://thisisnorthiowa.com
Practice where your skills are appreciated, where physicians are highly respected members of the community, where you and yours will flourish as you become rooted in a lifestyle second to none.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required.
- Demonstrated competency as a physician by completion of an appropriate residency program; board certified or board eligible.
- Must be able to obtain Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa medical staff privileges.
- Above average communication skills.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Licensed or eligible for State of Iowa physician license; Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate and Federal DEA Certificate.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type: Full time
Shift:
Description:
MercyOne North Iowa Rheumatology
- Join the team of 1 experienced DNP
- Outpatient only General Rheumatology opportunity
- Very busy instant practice!!
- Non-burdensome call!
- Teaching opportunity for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents, ARNP/PA students, and medical students
Highly competitive compensation package, including:
- $330,000/year 2-year guaranteed base
- $120,000 bonus package
- Up to $15,000 in moving allowance
- Full benefits package, including paid malpractice and tail coverage, $6,000 CME/year, 2 retirement plans, generous PTO package, and so much more! Benefits start day 1 of employment.
Visit this link to learn more about our Rheumatology opportunity: MercyOne North Iowa Rheumatology Care - YouTube
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
- Our Rheumatology clinic is located at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center- Mason City, a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital- named a Top 100 Hospital nationally- easy access to all specialists, lab, radiology, pharmacy, and many other services
- 300+ employed providers - Including primary care, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastics, Bariatric Surgery, OBGYN, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Neurology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Palliative Care, Urology, ENT, GI, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Psychiatry, and so much more!
- Regional health system covering 14 counties, includes MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, 7 critical access hospitals, and 42 clinics in northern Iowa
- Our Rheumatology team provides services for our entire network - approximately 260,000 people that call MercyOne North Iowa their trusted healthcare partner
- Level III Trauma Center offering post-graduate education programs on site, including Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Programs, and Cardiology Fellowship
Visit this link to learn more about our medical center: https://www.mercyone.org/northiowa/about-us/
Candidates
- BC/BE Must be board certified within 3 years of becoming eligible
- H1B Visa & J1 candidates accepted
- PSLF eligible
Mason City, Iowa
- Population ~30,000
- Largest urban center in north Iowa
- 2 hours from Minneapolis and Des Moines
- Excellent schools- both public and parochial; top 15% in the US in academic student achievement tests
- NIACC community college
- A community rich in history, music, and architecture- known for the Music Man and the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in the world
- Community amenities: Lime Creek Nature Center, indoor ice arena, fine arts museum, performing arts theater, regional orchestra, aquatic center, YMCA fitness center, library, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, and an abundance of outdoor recreation
- Cost of living 24% lower than the national average
- MINIMAL COMMUTE! 5–10-minute from anywhere in Mason City!
- Municipal airport offering daily direct flights to/from Chicago
- 8 miles from beautiful Clear Lake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXnVBJr13Fs
- Visit these links to learn more about our community: This is North Iowa - You Belong Here (youtube.com); https://thisisnorthiowa.com
Practice where your skills are appreciated, where physicians are highly respected members of the community, where you and yours will flourish as you become rooted in a lifestyle second to none.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required.
- Demonstrated competency as a physician by completion of an appropriate residency program; board certified or board eligible.
- Must be able to obtain Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa medical staff privileges.
- Above average communication skills.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Licensed or eligible for State of Iowa physician license; Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate and Federal DEA Certificate.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.
H-1B Visa Rheumatologist: 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 visa 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.