H-2B Visa Physician Jobs
Physician jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through seasonal and temporary healthcare programs, including locum tenens placements and short-term clinical contracts. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing with USCIS. The H-2B cap is 66,000 visas annually, split between two seasons, so timing your application matters.
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Saint Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health and SLUCare Physician Group seek a full-time academic Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist (AP/CP) to join a collaborative pathology team on an academic medical campus. This position includes a mix of general surgical pathology and clinical pathology with a strong emphasis on teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
Areas Of Interest (Preferred)
- Hematopathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Breast and/or Gynecologic Pathology
The successful candidate will participate in diagnostic service, clinical consultation, educational activities, and departmental academic initiatives within a collegial, team-based environment.
Qualifications
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Board eligible or board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
- Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
- Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, education, and teamwork
Academic Appointment
Faculty appointment through Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Academic Rank And Compensation Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience
SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital. SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services. Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.
Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.
To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.
INTRODUCTION
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health and SLUCare Physician Group seek a full-time academic Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist (AP/CP) to join a collaborative pathology team on an academic medical campus. This position includes a mix of general surgical pathology and clinical pathology with a strong emphasis on teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
Areas Of Interest (Preferred)
- Hematopathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Breast and/or Gynecologic Pathology
The successful candidate will participate in diagnostic service, clinical consultation, educational activities, and departmental academic initiatives within a collegial, team-based environment.
Qualifications
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Board eligible or board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
- Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
- Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, education, and teamwork
Academic Appointment
Faculty appointment through Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Academic Rank And Compensation Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience
SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital. SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services. Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.
Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.
To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.
Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Physician
Verify your medical credentials transfer correctly
Foreign medical degrees and licenses don't automatically satisfy U.S. state requirements. Confirm your credentials are recognized in the state where the role is based before an employer submits DOL certification, since credential gaps can invalidate the petition.
Target employers with temporary labor certification experience
Many healthcare facilities have never filed H-2B visa petitions for physicians because they default to H-1B visa. Focus your search on locum tenens agencies and seasonal clinics that already have DOL temporary labor certification history for clinical roles.
Search verified H-2B physician roles on Migrate Mate
Physician H-2B postings are scattered and hard to verify independently. Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type so you can find employers actively seeking H-2B candidates for temporary physician roles without sifting through unsponsored postings.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Pull the current wage level from OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you can confirm compliance and avoid a certification rejection on wage grounds.
Time your application around the H-2B cap filing window
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap fills quickly, often within days of the start-of-season filing window. Your employer must submit the temporary labor certification to DOL well before USCIS opens the cap period, so confirm the employer's timeline at least four months out.
Clarify the scope of temporary need in your contract
USCIS requires the employer to demonstrate a genuine temporary need, not a permanent vacancy. Your contract should specify the seasonal or intermittent nature of the role in language that mirrors the DOL certification, or USCIS may issue a request for evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Physician jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for finding physician roles with verified H-2B sponsorship. Because H-2B physician postings are uncommon and rarely labeled clearly on general job boards, searching a platform filtered by visa type saves significant time. Focus on locum tenens agencies and seasonal healthcare employers that have established DOL temporary labor certification workflows for clinical positions.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Physician role?
Yes. The H-2B cap is 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split between two periods starting October 1 and April 1. Cap numbers can be exhausted within days of each opening. Your employer must file the DOL temporary labor certification well in advance of the USCIS filing window, and late submissions risk falling outside the cap. Plan at least four months ahead of your intended start date.
Can a Physician qualify for the H-2B visa given its non-agricultural focus?
Yes, if the role is genuinely temporary and the employer documents a seasonal or intermittent need. H-2B is not occupation-restricted by specialty, but USCIS scrutinizes physician petitions closely because most physician vacancies are permanent. Locum tenens placements, disaster relief contracts, and seasonal clinic staffing are the strongest qualifying contexts. The petition must show the position would not exist year-round.
What does the employer need to prove for DOL temporary labor certification for a Physician role?
The employer must demonstrate that qualified U.S. workers are unavailable for the position and that hiring you won't adversely affect the wages or working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. DOL will verify that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the occupation and location using O*NET classification data. The employer also submits recruitment documentation showing the position was advertised to U.S. workers first.
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