H-1B Visa Urologist Jobs
Urology is a designated specialty occupation under H-1B, 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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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 53629
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Description:
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a full-time, dynamic BE/BC Urologist to join their Urology practice located in Lansing, Michigan. UMH-Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family friendly community. UMH-Sparrow is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
- General urology, but open to subspecialty areas
- UM-Health Sparrow has a comprehensive urology program serving Mid-Michigan with a broad mix of general and subspecialty urologic care
- 1:6 call maximum
- Multiple practice locations across Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, Carson City, St. Johns, Charlotte, Owosso, and Ionia with continued expected growth and expansion
- Visits to regional hospitals expected 1 to 2 times monthly
- EPIC EMR
- Big Ten University city
Position is hospital-employed and offers:
- Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Learn more about this position by contacting:
Cory Baird
Physician Recruiter
Cell: 567.322.4822
Email: cory.baird@uofmhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level MD/DO
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
Job ID: 53629
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Description:
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a full-time, dynamic BE/BC Urologist to join their Urology practice located in Lansing, Michigan. UMH-Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family friendly community. UMH-Sparrow is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
- General urology, but open to subspecialty areas
- UM-Health Sparrow has a comprehensive urology program serving Mid-Michigan with a broad mix of general and subspecialty urologic care
- 1:6 call maximum
- Multiple practice locations across Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, Carson City, St. Johns, Charlotte, Owosso, and Ionia with continued expected growth and expansion
- Visits to regional hospitals expected 1 to 2 times monthly
- EPIC EMR
- Big Ten University city
Position is hospital-employed and offers:
- Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Learn more about this position by contacting:
Cory Baird
Physician Recruiter
Cell: 567.322.4822
Email: cory.baird@uofmhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level MD/DO
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
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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.
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Find Urologist JobsUrologist H-1B Visa: 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.
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