J-1 Visa Hospitalist Physician Jobs
Hospitalist Physician roles in the U.S. are available to international medical graduates through the J-1 Physician program category, administered by ECFMG as the designated sponsor. ECFMG issues the DS-2019 and oversees compliance while your host hospital serves as the clinical training site. Securing a position requires coordinating sponsorship between ECFMG, your host institution, and state medical licensing boards.
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Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada.
Position Summary:
Hospitality Leadership Intern will serve as an essential part of the operations team by being an important point of contact with guests during cruises and various events and will provide exceptional service to the guests throughout the execution of the cruise and/or event. Interns are expected to work safely and to be dynamic in a fast-paced environment. In addition to operational responsibilities, all Interns in the company are expected to participate in learning opportunities, including company-led webinars and completing e-learning leadership development courses. Interns will support the company’s mission of creating amazing experiences for our guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our company culture, RESPECT.
- In this rotational program, you will attain and maintain the ability to perform a variety of duties as they relate to various F&B job functions such as server assistant, host/hostess, server, bartender, event coordinator, dishwasher, guest service representative, and supervisor.
- Assist event managers, sales, and event coordinators as required. Assistance may include attending ship meetings, executing timelines, maintaining contact with vendors, writing floor plans, and maintaining communication between sales and operations.
- Maintain good relationships with various clients, vendors, and coworkers.
- Attend and run daily pre-shifts, operations meetings, and leadership meetings as directed.
- Resolve guest service issues by utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising diplomacy in keeping with company objective of guest retention.
- Ensure that staff and guests adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
- Assist with scheduling front-line staff according to the staffing matrix.
- Complete leadership development courses as assigned in Hornblower University.
- Participation in professional development sessions and workshops.
- Complete all tasks related to an internship project as determined by your departmental supervisor.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations aboard the vessels.
- Be prepared to begin work at a scheduled time.
- Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
- Additional job duties assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
- Must earn an Associates or bachelor’s degree in Sales, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality, Tourism Management or any Business-related field. Candidates earning their bachelor’s should preferably be in their sophomore, junior or senior year.
- Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Will work for extended periods without sitting.
- Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as dishes up and downstairs.
- Will be required to be available for work on weekends and holidays.
- A self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly efficient team player, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
- Process and quality-oriented with sharp attention to detail.
The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
INTRODUCTION
Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada.
Position Summary:
Hospitality Leadership Intern will serve as an essential part of the operations team by being an important point of contact with guests during cruises and various events and will provide exceptional service to the guests throughout the execution of the cruise and/or event. Interns are expected to work safely and to be dynamic in a fast-paced environment. In addition to operational responsibilities, all Interns in the company are expected to participate in learning opportunities, including company-led webinars and completing e-learning leadership development courses. Interns will support the company’s mission of creating amazing experiences for our guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our company culture, RESPECT.
- In this rotational program, you will attain and maintain the ability to perform a variety of duties as they relate to various F&B job functions such as server assistant, host/hostess, server, bartender, event coordinator, dishwasher, guest service representative, and supervisor.
- Assist event managers, sales, and event coordinators as required. Assistance may include attending ship meetings, executing timelines, maintaining contact with vendors, writing floor plans, and maintaining communication between sales and operations.
- Maintain good relationships with various clients, vendors, and coworkers.
- Attend and run daily pre-shifts, operations meetings, and leadership meetings as directed.
- Resolve guest service issues by utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising diplomacy in keeping with company objective of guest retention.
- Ensure that staff and guests adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
- Assist with scheduling front-line staff according to the staffing matrix.
- Complete leadership development courses as assigned in Hornblower University.
- Participation in professional development sessions and workshops.
- Complete all tasks related to an internship project as determined by your departmental supervisor.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations aboard the vessels.
- Be prepared to begin work at a scheduled time.
- Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
- Additional job duties assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
- Must earn an Associates or bachelor’s degree in Sales, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality, Tourism Management or any Business-related field. Candidates earning their bachelor’s should preferably be in their sophomore, junior or senior year.
- Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Will work for extended periods without sitting.
- Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as dishes up and downstairs.
- Will be required to be available for work on weekends and holidays.
- A self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly efficient team player, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
- Process and quality-oriented with sharp attention to detail.
The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Hospitalist Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for J-1 Physician sponsorship. Confirm your USMLE steps and medical school credentials are verified through ECFMG before contacting any host hospital, as incomplete certification stalls the DS-2019 issuance process.
Target hospitals with GME infrastructure already in place
Host institutions must have an existing affiliation agreement with ECFMG to sponsor J-1 physicians. Academic medical centers and large health systems with active residency or fellowship programs are far more likely to have this infrastructure than community hospitals or private practices.
Search for J-1 compatible hospitalist roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting international physicians in hospitalist roles. Filtering by J-1 compatibility narrows results to institutions with prior exchange visitor experience, saving you from outreach to unprepared host employers.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement upfront
Most J-1 Physician participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Disclose your home country funding or government support status honestly during interviews, as this affects your post-training visa options and any future H-1B or green card timeline.
Confirm state medical licensure requirements before your start date
ECFMG can issue your DS-2019, but your host state controls licensing. Some states grant a limited permit for J-1 physicians in training programs while others require full licensure. Contact the state medical board directly once your host institution is confirmed.
Negotiate a written training plan before ECFMG submission
ECFMG requires a signed training plan outlining your clinical objectives, supervision structure, and program duration before issuing the DS-2019. Get your host hospital to draft and approve this document early; delays here push back your program start date.
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Find Hospitalist Physician JobsHospitalist Physician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to hospitalist physician roles?
Hospitalist physicians use the J-1 Physician category, which is specific to international medical graduates pursuing graduate medical education or training in accredited U.S. programs. ECFMG is the sole designated sponsor for this category. It is distinct from the Trainee or Research Scholar categories, which apply to non-physician professionals in structured workplace training or academic research settings.
Is the hospital that hires me also my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. In the J-1 Physician program, the designated sponsor is ECFMG, not your host hospital. ECFMG issues your DS-2019, maintains your exchange visitor record, and monitors program compliance. The hospital is your host institution and clinical training site. These are legally distinct roles, and conflating them can cause problems during visa processing or status maintenance.
How do I find hospitalist positions at institutions that already work with ECFMG?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. hospitalist roles at employers with prior J-1 exchange visitor experience, which signals existing ECFMG affiliation agreements. Starting your search there helps you focus outreach on institutions already set up to host J-1 physicians rather than spending time educating employers unfamiliar with the program requirements.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect my hospitalist career path in the U.S.?
It can, significantly. Most J-1 Physician participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, which means you must return to your home country for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1, or permanent residence unless you obtain a waiver. Conrad 30 waivers, available through state health departments for physicians committing to underserved areas, are the most common path to waiver eligibility for hospitalists.
Can a hospitalist physician on J-1 status work at multiple hospital sites?
Only if all sites are covered under your approved training plan and ECFMG has been notified. The J-1 Physician category restricts you to the activities and locations specified in your DS-2019 and associated program documents. Working at an unapproved site, even temporarily, constitutes a status violation. Any site changes require ECFMG approval before you begin work there.
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