H-1B Visa Urologist Jobs
Urology is a designated specialty occupation under H-1B visa, requiring a medical degree, residency, and board certification. Most urologist roles are at academic medical centers, hospital systems, and large urology group practices that file H-1B petitions and can support the multi-year sponsorship timeline your career path requires.
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Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Endeavor Health is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible urologist to join Endeavor Health Medical Group in Arlington Heights IL.
Opportunity:
- Location: Arlington Heights
- Schedule:
- Call is 1:7 weekends
- 36 patient contact hours (Clinic, OR, rounding)
- Variety of office and OR/Day Surgery
- Market Competitive Compensation: $367K-$641K. As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance
Job Specifics:
- Busy urology group seeking additional urologists for patient care. Join a team of six urologists and 3 advanced practice providers at Northwest Community campus in Arlington Heights.
- Strong APP support: They handle inpatient needs which consist of large number of consults and rounding
- High quality medical services with access to DaVinci Xi robotic and laparoscopic surgical systems.
- Referral support from a large multi-specialty group and primary care group.
- Epic EMR
Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers
At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor.
Position: Urologist
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Endeavor Health is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible urologist to join Endeavor Health Medical Group in Arlington Heights IL.
Opportunity:
- Location: Arlington Heights
- Schedule:
- Call is 1:7 weekends
- 36 patient contact hours (Clinic, OR, rounding)
- Variety of office and OR/Day Surgery
- Market Competitive Compensation: $367K-$641K. As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance
Job Specifics:
- Busy urology group seeking additional urologists for patient care. Join a team of six urologists and 3 advanced practice providers at Northwest Community campus in Arlington Heights.
- Strong APP support: They handle inpatient needs which consist of large number of consults and rounding
- High quality medical services with access to DaVinci Xi robotic and laparoscopic surgical systems.
- Referral support from a large multi-specialty group and primary care group.
- Epic EMR
Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers
At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Urologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for H-1B sponsorship in any physician role. Confirm your certificate is current and that your medical credentials are fully documented before approaching employers, since gaps delay the LCA filing.
Target academic medical centers first
University-affiliated hospitals and academic medical centers are cap-exempt H-1B filers, meaning your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery. That dramatically shortens your timeline from offer to start date compared to private-practice employers.
Search LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for urologist roles, so you're applying to organizations with a documented H-1B filing history rather than hoping a practice is willing to sponsor.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for the SOC code covering urology in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage, so understanding the local Level I through Level IV range before salary discussions prevents last-minute petition complications.
Ask employers about the J-1 waiver interaction early
If you're completing a J-1 visa fellowship, the two-year home residency requirement must be waived before an H-1B petition can be approved. Confirm whether the employer has experience sponsoring Conrad 30 or IGA waivers before accepting an offer.
Request premium processing on your I-129 petition
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, returning a decision within 15 business days. For a urologist with a credentialing and privileging timeline, that faster adjudication aligns your visa approval with your hospital start date.
H-1B Visa Urologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a urology position qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Urology requires a medical degree followed by a residency and typically a fellowship, satisfying USCIS's specialty occupation standard that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The O*NET profile for urologists confirms the doctoral-level education requirement, which makes H-1B approval straightforward on the specialty occupation criterion.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for urologists?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified health centers are the most active sponsors and are generally cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Multispecialty groups and private urology practices can also sponsor but are cap-subject, so timing your application around the April filing window matters. You can filter by employer type and LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap exemption affect a urologist's hiring timeline?
Cap-exempt employers affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions can file your H-1B petition at any point during the year, and USCIS can approve it with an effective date as soon as the petition is adjudicated. Cap-subject employers must file in April for an October 1 start at the earliest, which can create a gap of six months or more between your offer and your authorized start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one hospital system to another?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the current hospital. Under AC21 portability, you can begin working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Credentialing timelines at the new facility often run in parallel with the petition.
Can I work locum tenens assignments on my H-1B while employed as a urologist?
Locum tenens work through a staffing agency requires a separate H-1B petition filed by that agency, since H-1B authorization is tied to a specific employer. Short-term coverage arrangements within the same hospital system under your existing petition are generally permissible, but assignments at unrelated facilities require their own LCA and petition. Consult an immigration attorney before accepting any locum arrangement to avoid unauthorized employment.