J-1 Visa General Pediatrician Jobs
General Pediatrician roles in the United States are available to internationally trained physicians through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Physician program category, administered by ECFMG as the designated sponsor. Host hospitals and clinics partner with ECFMG to issue your DS-2019, covering residency, fellowship, and attending-level clinical training placements.
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Role Mission: IDEA Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers instruct 8th-12th grade students in a variety of subjects. IDEA schools may participate in Career and Technical Education through state approved programs of study or courses from the following career clusters: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications; Business, Marketing, and Finance; Education and Training; Energy and Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law and Public Service; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics and Career Development.
All IDEA CTE teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. In addition, IDEA CTE teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and invest students and families in accomplishing them; create a powerful learning environment; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess for mastery and track student progress toward goals; analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction; and seek excellence as an educator and an IDEA team member.
What We Offer
Compensation:
- The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
- Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
- Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring - Competencies
Qualifications
- High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
- Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred)
- Licenses or Certifications: State certification preferred but not required
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
What You’ll Do - Accountabilities
Responsibilities:
- Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations for CTE Coursework
- Learn, master, and deliver relevant content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives and texts
- Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
- Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
- Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
- Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
- Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
- Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
- Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
- Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions
- Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development
- Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
- Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
- Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
- Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
- Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
- Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
- Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
- Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
- We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
Staff Experience
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in General Pediatrician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for J-1 visa Physician sponsorship. Confirm your credentials are active and your USMLE steps are complete before contacting host institutions, as gaps delay DS-2019 issuance by weeks.
Target hospitals with ACGME-accredited pediatric programs
J-1 Physician placements must occur at accredited training sites. Children's hospitals and academic medical centers with ACGME-accredited pediatric residency or fellowship programs are the most structured host environments for your application.
Search for J-1-friendly pediatric roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers and General Pediatrician openings that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways, filtering by host institution type before you invest time in a full credentialing package.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Most J-1 Physicians are subject to the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your host institution whether a Conrad 30 waiver or federal agency waiver is built into the offer before signing any agreement.
Request a program-specific training plan from your host
ECFMG requires a detailed training plan signed by your host institution before issuing the DS-2019. Ask the program director for this document at the offer stage, not after, to avoid delays in your start date.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance using OFLC Wage Search
Even under J-1, host institutions must meet DOL wage standards. Cross-check your offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for the pediatric SOC code in your target city before the offer is finalized.
General Pediatrician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to General Pediatrician roles?
General Pediatricians entering the United States for graduate medical training fall under the J-1 Physician program category. ECFMG is the designated sponsor for this category and issues the DS-2019 in partnership with your host hospital or clinic. This differs from Trainee or Research Scholar categories, which cover non-physician professionals in clinical-adjacent fields.
What is the difference between the J-1 sponsor and the hiring employer for pediatric positions?
The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, typically ECFMG for physicians, that issues your DS-2019 and monitors your program compliance. The hiring employer is your host institution, such as a children's hospital or academic medical center. The host employs you and funds your salary, but ECFMG holds the legal sponsorship responsibility throughout your program.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 General Pediatricians?
Yes, most J-1 Physician exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), which requires you to return to your home country for two years before changing to certain other visa statuses. A Conrad 30 waiver, available through state health departments, or a federal agency waiver can eliminate this requirement if you commit to practicing in an underserved area.
How do I find U.S. pediatric employers that work with J-1 Physician sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search General Pediatrician roles at U.S. employers that align with J-1 Physician sponsorship pathways. Focus your search on academic children's hospitals, teaching hospitals affiliated with medical schools, and federally qualified health centers, as these institutions have established relationships with ECFMG and structured onboarding for exchange visitor physicians.
Can a General Pediatrician on J-1 transition to an H-1B or green card while in the United States?
A transition is possible but complicated by the two-year home residency requirement if it applies to you. Without a waiver, you cannot change to H-1B visa or adjust status to a green card from inside the United States. Securing a Conrad 30 or other waiver first, then having your employer file an H-1B petition or sponsor a green card through PERM, is the standard sequence for physicians seeking long-term U.S. employment.