J-1 Visa Clinical Audiologist Jobs
Clinical Audiologist roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the audiology clinic, hospital, or research center where you work serves as your host employer.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
540164
WORK TYPE:
Post Doc Associate
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY
Classification Title:
Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate – Department of Psychiatry
Job Description:
The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting two (2) Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associates (1.0 FTE each). This Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate appointment is a training position at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Trainees will work collaboratively with the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) to expand the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services, with a particular focus on funded research projects and clinical contracts. The associates may also engage in additional research and clinical initiatives aligned with the UF Health CAN mission. Responsibilities include providing clinical and case supervision of behavioral treatment for patients with severe behavior disorders, in accordance with contractual requirements.
Advertised Salary:
$64,100 - $65,000 based on PDA years of experience
Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree (PhD) in psychiatry, psychology, or a closely related mental health discipline with a focus in Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Assessment (BABA) and an emphasis in applied behavior analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BCBA-D, with demonstrated expertise in the area of assessment and treatment for severe behavior disorders.
Health Assessments
RISC Assessment and Pre-Employment Health Assessment will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation. The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
ADVERTISED:
10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
JOB NO:
540164
WORK TYPE:
Post Doc Associate
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY
Classification Title:
Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate – Department of Psychiatry
Job Description:
The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting two (2) Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associates (1.0 FTE each). This Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate appointment is a training position at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Trainees will work collaboratively with the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) to expand the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services, with a particular focus on funded research projects and clinical contracts. The associates may also engage in additional research and clinical initiatives aligned with the UF Health CAN mission. Responsibilities include providing clinical and case supervision of behavioral treatment for patients with severe behavior disorders, in accordance with contractual requirements.
Advertised Salary:
$64,100 - $65,000 based on PDA years of experience
Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree (PhD) in psychiatry, psychology, or a closely related mental health discipline with a focus in Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Assessment (BABA) and an emphasis in applied behavior analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BCBA-D, with demonstrated expertise in the area of assessment and treatment for severe behavior disorders.
Health Assessments
RISC Assessment and Pre-Employment Health Assessment will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation. The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
ADVERTISED:
10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Audiologist
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
U.S. audiology positions increasingly require an Au.D. degree. Have your foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service so host employers can confirm your qualifications meet the specialty occupation standard.
Target hospitals with existing J-1 trainee infrastructure
Academic medical centers and university-affiliated audiology programs already hold designated sponsor agreements, which shortens the DS-2019 issuance timeline considerably. Prioritize these host employers over private practices without prior J-1 visa hosting experience.
Search J-1-friendly audiology roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Audiologist positions by employers who have hosted international exchange visitors before. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting clinics unfamiliar with J-1 program obligations.
Confirm your J-1 program category before the offer stage
Practicing clinical audiologists in post-degree training typically qualify as Trainees, while those conducting hearing science research at a university qualify as Research Scholars. Misidentifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance and may require restarting the application.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Audiology positions funded by U.S. government grants or sponsored by your home country's government are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm this with your designated sponsor before signing any offer letter.
Prepare a detailed training plan aligned with DOL skill objectives
Your designated sponsor requires a structured Training or Internship Placement Plan covering weekly activities, supervision hours, and competency goals. Use the O*NET occupation profile for Clinical Audiologists to frame your plan around recognized U.S. skill benchmarks.
Clinical Audiologist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Clinical Audiologist role?
It depends on your career stage. If you completed your Au.D. within the past 12 months and are pursuing supervised clinical training, the Trainee category applies. If you hold a doctorate and are conducting hearing science research at a university or research institute, the Research Scholar category is appropriate. The designated sponsor, not the host employer, makes the final determination based on your training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Audiologist, the clinic or a third-party organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university exchange office. That organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. The audiology clinic, hospital, or research center where you work is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. These are two separate relationships, and confusing them is a common source of delays.
How do I find host employers in audiology who are already familiar with J-1 obligations?
Academic medical centers, university audiology departments, and hospital systems with established international training programs are the most reliable hosts because they have prior experience working with designated sponsors and know how to complete the required training plan documentation. Use Migrate Mate to identify Clinical Audiologist positions at employers with demonstrated experience hosting international exchange visitors.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Clinical Audiologist J-1 holders?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your position is funded by your home government, a U.S. government agency, or falls on a country-specific skills list. Many research-oriented audiology roles at federally funded institutions trigger this requirement. Your designated sponsor must disclose this at the time of DS-2019 issuance, so ask directly before accepting an offer.
Can a Clinical Audiologist on J-1 status transition to an H-1B or green card later?
Yes, but timing depends on whether the two-year home residency requirement applies to you. If it does, you must either fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to H-1B visa or pursuing permanent residence. Waivers are available through the Conrad State 30 program, a Interested Government Agency recommendation, or a hardship claim. If the requirement does not apply, standard H-1B or employment-based immigration pathways are open after your J-1 period ends.