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Vascular surgeons are consistently among the top H-1B specialty occupation approvals in physician categories. Your board certification pathway, residency completion, and U.S. medical licensing timeline all affect when an employer can file your petition and which hospitals are equipped to sponsor.
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Job Title: Vascular Surgery
Location: East Region
Employment Type: Fulltime
What You’ll Champion:
- WellSpan Health is seeking a Vascular Surgeon to join and help grow a high‑impact vascular surgery program serving Good Samaritan Hospital and Ephrata Community Hospital in Lebanon and Lancaster Counties.
- New full-time opportunity with the vision to build a collaborative three-provider vascular team supported by an equitable coverage and call structure.
- Practice includes a balanced and rewarding scope of care: OR and endovascular procedures, outpatient clinic, wound care, and inpatient consults/rounds.
- Ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive vascular skill set and a passion for delivering high‑quality care in a community hospital setting with strong regional need.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient access, reducing transfers by rebuilding a sustainable vascular program close to home for our communities.
First in Class Benefits:
- Parental Leave up to 4 weeks
- Six weeks STO
- Competitive compensation and incentive plan
- Malpractice with tail
What Sets Us Apart:
- Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace.
- WellSpan Well-being: We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Discover Your Dream Location:
Lancaster, PA
- Family-friendly attractions and outdoor fun – Enjoy Dutch Wonderland amusement park, scenic covered bridges, and countryside tours, plus hiking and biking trails for nature lovers.
- Historic downtown with vibrant culture – Explore Lancaster Central Market (America’s oldest farmers market), art galleries, and unique local shops in a walkable city full of history and character.
Lebanon, PA
- The East region of WellSpan Health includes Lebanon, PA, a dynamic area known for its rich history, strong sense of community, and beautiful landscapes.
- Lebanon is family-friendly, with excellent schools, a variety of events, and outdoor activities.
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Name: Tammie Chute
Email: tchute@wellspan.org
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Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Boarded in appropriate specialty. Upon Hire Required and
- Completion of a residency. Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Teaching skills.
- Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Good phone skills.
- Excellent Customer Service.
- Organized, sets priorities, and able to multi-task.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Vascular Surgeon
Target hospitals with GME infrastructure
Academic medical centers and large health systems with Graduate Medical Education offices handle H-1B filings routinely. These employers have in-house immigration counsel and established DOL prevailing-wage compliance workflows, making the sponsorship process faster and more reliable for vascular surgery hires.
Check LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to see which hospitals and surgery groups have filed Labor Condition Applications for vascular surgery or closely related SOC codes. That filing history tells you who has sponsored before and is equipped to do it again.
Understand the prevailing-wage tier for your role
Vascular surgery roles typically fall at DOL Wage Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the prevailing wage for the specific metropolitan area where you're interviewing so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the DOL threshold before accepting.
Negotiate contract terms that accommodate H-1B timing
H-1B petitions filed under cap-exempt status through hospitals or nonprofits affiliated with higher education can be submitted at any time. Confirm your employer's cap-exempt status early so your contract start date doesn't conflict with USCIS processing windows.
Prepare a specialty occupation support letter early
USCIS scrutinizes physician H-1B petitions for specialty occupation documentation. Ask your prospective employer to prepare a detailed support letter linking vascular surgery duties to your specific degree field before the I-129 is filed, not after an RFE arrives.
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Find Vascular Surgeon JobsVascular Surgeon H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does vascular surgery qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Vascular surgery requires a medical degree followed by a general surgery residency and a vascular surgery fellowship, making it clearly a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Your employer documents this connection in the I-129 petition by describing the specific degree requirement for the role and your credentials meeting it.
Which types of employers can sponsor H-1B visas for vascular surgeons?
Academic medical centers, nonprofit hospital systems, and physician groups affiliated with universities are the most common sponsors for vascular surgeons because many qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file your petition at any time of year rather than waiting for the annual April lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented H-1B filing history in surgical specialties.
How does state medical licensure affect my H-1B petition as a vascular surgeon?
USCIS requires evidence that you hold a full, unrestricted state medical license or that you're entitled to one. If you're still completing fellowship when your employer files, they can submit documentation showing you'll obtain licensure before you begin practicing. Some states also issue a temporary or training license, which USCIS accepts with proper documentation from the employer.
What is the typical H-1B petition timeline for a vascular surgeon starting a new position?
For cap-exempt employers, the employer files the I-129 with DOL Labor Condition Application certification first, which typically takes seven business days. USCIS then adjudicates the I-129, with standard processing running three to six months. Premium processing cuts the USCIS decision to 15 business days. Your start date should account for both stages, plus any credentialing timelines set by the hospital.
Can I change hospitals while on H-1B status without losing work authorization?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new hospital must file before your current authorization lapses. Confirm the new employer has H-1B sponsorship experience before accepting an offer, since surgical groups vary widely in immigration infrastructure.
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