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Medical Doctor positions in the United States are available to international physicians through the J-1 Physician program category, which requires sponsorship from an ECFMG-designated organization. Eligible roles span clinical training, residency, and fellowship programs at U.S. hospitals and academic medical centers.
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INTRODUCTION
Tia is a full-stack women's healthcare business that builds products, tools and clinical services virtually and in person to help every woman be her own patient advocate and get meaningfully better healthcare. We’re putting the soul back in medicine, one patient and one provider at a time through a care philosophy that is reimagined to listen to and empower women to actively take control of their healthcare. The care philosophy that supports our patients is also built to support clinicians who are the heart and soul of the care Tia is able to provide. In order to do that - we need YOU!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant passionate about women’s health for Tia’s Williamsburg or SoHo Clinic. As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will be an integral part of the care delivery system. Your clinical expertise related to the full spectrum of providing affirming primary care for women including: gynecological services, primary care, procedures and holistic whole person care is welcome! We are looking for a family or adult nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience and passion for both primary and gynecological care. Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistant are integral to the formation and iteration of our care model - with opportunities to provide direct patient care but also participate in technology development, interdisciplinary case studies, protocol development and innovation.
Schedule is set with some flexibility. This is a Full-Time role (30-32 hours will be considered but preference given to candidates looking for 40 hours/week). We offer 8 hr days. Expectation is that you take one evening shift per week. We anticipate a Saturday rotation as well for this clinic early next year.
A BIT ABOUT YOU
Values and abilities you’ll bring to Tia:
- You’re motivated to elevate women’s care by bringing a shared-decision making approach to women’s health and primary care.
- You believe that each woman knows her body best. Your mission as a healthcare provider is to listen to patients and find ways to help them achieve their optimal health. You practice this by being a true partner on a patient’s health journey.
- You’re facile with technology.
- You are a tolerant and inclusive thinker. You believe in sex-positive, no judgment and radically inclusive healthcare for every person, and espouse these values in your everyday life.
SKILLS AND ASSETS YOU’LL BRING TO TIA
- You’re a board certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of New York, with an unrestricted license, able to provide primary care and support of all aspects of women’s health with compassion and empathy.
- You’re adept at providing primary care services including: annual exams and pap smears, hypertension management, diabetes management, anxiety and depression management, urgent care concerns (coughs, sore throat, abdominal pain, etc), basic dermatological condition management, STD screens, UTI & Vaginal infections consults etc.
- You’re highly tech savvy.
- You’re willing to work some (but not all) evenings + weekends as needed by schedule.
- You’re authorized to work in the US.
OTHER “NICE TO HAVE” SKILLS
- As an organization that seeks to create an environment for all women to feel safe, heard, recognized and avowed in their health, bodies and lives, we are consistently seeking providers with backgrounds that are meaningfully different from those already forming our team. You bring a diverse background, a range of care experiences in different communities or various modalities.
- Formal professional training in the following areas is highly valued: care delivery for women who have experienced trauma, care delivery for LGBTQ identified folks including gender affirming hormone management, outpatient primary care depression and anxiety management.
- Experience or formal training weaving integrative medicine practices into your care plan development.
BENEFITS
- Talented and collaborative team who will support and collaborate with you.
- Competitive salary with quarterly bonus program in place for clinicians.
- Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid learning time off.
- Comprehensive benefits package effective day one, including medical, dental & vision.
- Medical malpractice coverage.
- Reimbursed for state licenses, board certification, and BLS certification. + DEA will be reimbursed where it is required for practice.
- Complimentary subscriptions to educational tools such as UptoDate along with extensive internal educational resources and monthly clinical training opportunities.
- Access to AI documentation software drastically reducing administrative burden of clinical documentation.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 (Full time).
Tia requires that Nurse Practitioners complete credentialing with specified payors and that you authorize Tia to complete this credentialing through our preferred vendors.
This position may require attendance at company and team off-sites and is subject to the Company’s vaccine requirement, as permitted by law and subject to reasonable accommodation.
Tia is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and patients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
If you are committed to collaborative problem solving, creating high-quality and user-centric products, and want to make waves in women's healthcare, join us! #INDTIA
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Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
The J-1 Physician program requires ECFMG certification before a DS-2019 can be issued. Confirm your USMLE scores, medical degree credentials, and English proficiency documentation are complete and on file with ECFMG well ahead of your program start date.
Identify host institutions with GME accreditation
Your host hospital or training program must hold ACGME or AOA accreditation for the J-1 Physician category to apply. Target residency and fellowship programs at academic medical centers, which are structured to work within ECFMG's sponsorship framework as a matter of routine.
Search J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Doctor positions at U.S. hospitals and health systems that regularly host J-1 physicians. This saves time by surfacing roles at institutions already familiar with ECFMG sponsorship requirements and training plan documentation.
Understand the two-year home residency requirement
Most J-1 physicians are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement before changing status or obtaining an immigrant visa. Check whether your funding source, training program, or country of nationality triggers this obligation before accepting an offer.
Align your offer letter with your DS-2019 program dates
Your employment offer must specify training objectives, clinical duties, and dates that exactly match what ECFMG enters on your DS-2019. Discrepancies between the offer letter and the training plan are a common cause of delays in the sponsorship approval process.
Negotiate a no-objection letter proactively if needed
If the two-year requirement applies to you, a no-objection letter from your home government is one pathway to a waiver. Start this process early, as government response times vary by country and the waiver application through USCIS adds additional processing time.
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Find Medical Doctor JobsMedical Doctor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to international medical doctors seeking U.S. clinical training?
International physicians entering U.S. residency or fellowship programs fall under the J-1 Physician program category. This is distinct from the Research Scholar or Trainee categories. ECFMG is the sole designated sponsor for this category, and it issues the DS-2019 only to physicians accepted into ACGME- or AOA-accredited graduate medical education programs.
Is the hospital that hires me the same as my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. The hiring hospital is your host institution, not your visa sponsor. For J-1 physicians, ECFMG is the designated sponsor and issues the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. The host institution participates by submitting a training plan and accepting oversight responsibilities, but it cannot independently issue J-1 sponsorship documentation.
How can I find Medical Doctor roles at U.S. hospitals that are set up to host J-1 physicians?
Migrate Mate lets you search Medical Doctor positions at U.S. health systems and academic medical centers that regularly work with J-1 exchange visitors. Filtering by role type and employer helps you focus on institutions already familiar with ECFMG documentation and training plan requirements, reducing friction during the offer and sponsorship process.
What triggers the two-year home residency requirement for J-1 physicians?
The two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies when your J-1 training is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or when your home country has designated your field as one in which trained professionals are needed. USCIS and the State Department both evaluate this at the time of any subsequent visa or status application.
Can a J-1 physician change to a different visa status before completing the two-year requirement?
Not without a waiver. If the two-year home-country requirement applies, you cannot change to H-1B, O-1, or an immigrant visa until it is fulfilled or waived. Waiver pathways include a no-objection letter from your home government, a request through a U.S. state health agency under the Conrad 30 program, or an interested U.S. government agency request submitted through USCIS.
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