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Healthcare professionals use the J-1 visa to train or conduct research at U.S. hospitals, clinics, and academic medical centers through State Department-designated sponsors. Physicians apply under the Physician category; nurses, allied health professionals, and clinical trainees typically qualify under Trainee or Research Scholar. Confirm sponsorship eligibility with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Healthcare Education High School Interns will support daily operations in a healthcare environment while gaining exposure to various departments. This role is observational and nonclinical, focused on professional skill-building, teamwork, and learning how healthcare systems function.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences (typically ages 16–18).
- Interest in healthcare careers and willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow instructions, work in teams, and maintain confidentiality.
- Basic computer and communication skills.
- Successful completion of required onboarding (e.g., orientation, safety training, health clearances per facility policy).
- Parent/guardian consent if under 18.
Major Responsibilities:
- Follow all hospital policies, including safety, confidentiality, and infection prevention.
- Assist with basic administrative tasks such as organizing materials, de-identified data entry, filing, and preparing supplies.
- Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports.
- Shadow staff members to learn about clinical and operational workflows.
- Participate with the team in training, check-ins, and assigned learning activities.
- Maintain professional behavior, punctuality, and communication always.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand and walk for periods of time.
- Work may occur in clinical, office, or simulation settings.
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8:30am - 12:30pm, Monday-Thursday
Pay Range
$18.85 - $28.30
Must be currently enrolled at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences to apply.
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
16
Status:
Part time
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Job Summary:
Bloomberg Philanthropies Healthcare Education High School Interns will support daily operations in a healthcare environment while gaining exposure to various departments. This role is observational and nonclinical, focused on professional skill-building, teamwork, and learning how healthcare systems function.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences (typically ages 16–18).
- Interest in healthcare careers and willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow instructions, work in teams, and maintain confidentiality.
- Basic computer and communication skills.
- Successful completion of required onboarding (e.g., orientation, safety training, health clearances per facility policy).
- Parent/guardian consent if under 18.
Major Responsibilities:
- Follow all hospital policies, including safety, confidentiality, and infection prevention.
- Assist with basic administrative tasks such as organizing materials, de-identified data entry, filing, and preparing supplies.
- Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports.
- Shadow staff members to learn about clinical and operational workflows.
- Participate with the team in training, check-ins, and assigned learning activities.
- Maintain professional behavior, punctuality, and communication always.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand and walk for periods of time.
- Work may occur in clinical, office, or simulation settings.
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8:30am - 12:30pm, Monday-Thursday
Pay Range
$18.85 - $28.30
Must be currently enrolled at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences to apply.
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
16
Status:
Part time
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Healthcare
Verify your J-1 category before applying
Physicians completing residency or fellowship fall under the Physician category administered by ECFMG. Nurses, physical therapists, and other allied health professionals typically qualify under Trainee or Research Scholar. Applying under the wrong category can invalidate your DS-2019.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Many healthcare J-1 visa holders are subject to the two-year home residency requirement based on their funding source or country of nationality. Confirm your status before signing a host offer, since this requirement affects H-1B visa and green card eligibility afterward.
Build a training plan that satisfies DOL standards
Your host employer and designated sponsor must co-sign a formal training plan detailing clinical objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation intervals. Vague plans citing only job duties are rejected. Match each objective to a measurable skill outcome in your specialty.
Target host employers with J-1 training infrastructure
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. healthcare employers that actively host J-1 exchange visitors, so you're not cold-pitching hospitals unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process or training plan requirements.
Confirm the host's designated sponsor relationship upfront
Your host hospital or clinic cannot issue the DS-2019 itself. Ask during the interview process which designated sponsor organization they work with and whether that sponsor's program covers your specific clinical discipline and J-1 category.
Secure state licensure documentation before the sponsor filing
Many state nursing boards and medical licensing authorities require proof of J-1 status before issuing a temporary license, but your designated sponsor needs an employment offer to issue the DS-2019. Start licensure paperwork in parallel with your host employer negotiations.
Healthcare J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to healthcare professionals?
It depends on your role and career stage. Physicians completing accredited residency or fellowship programs in the United States are sponsored under the Physician category through ECFMG. Nurses, physical therapists, imaging technologists, and other allied health professionals typically qualify under the Trainee category if they have a degree and at least one year of relevant experience, or Research Scholar if the role involves structured clinical research at an academic institution.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa in healthcare settings?
The hospital, clinic, or health system hosting you is the employer, not the visa sponsor. The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as ECFMG for physicians or a generalist sponsor for allied health Trainees, that issues the DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. Your host employer must have an existing relationship with a designated sponsor before you can begin the process.
How do I find healthcare employers that accept J-1 exchange visitors?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. healthcare employers that actively host J-1 exchange visitors in roles matching your clinical background. Many hospitals and health systems work with J-1 holders regularly but don't advertise it prominently in job postings, so filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time compared to applying broadly.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect healthcare J-1 holders?
Yes, and it's one of the most consequential details in healthcare J-1 cases. Physicians sponsored under the Physician category are almost always subject to this requirement, meaning you must return to your home country for two years after your program ends before qualifying for an H-1B or immigrant visa. Some waivers exist, including Conrad 30 state programs and federal agency waivers, but each has competitive caps and strict eligibility criteria.
Can I switch from J-1 to another work visa while still employed in healthcare?
Yes, but the path depends on whether the two-year home residency requirement applies to you. If it does, you generally need a waiver before an employer can petition for H-1B or other work status on your behalf. If you're not subject to the requirement, your host employer can sponsor a change of status to H-1B or another category, though timing around the H-1B cap and your J-1 program end date must be coordinated carefully.