J-1 Visa Surgical Oncologist Jobs

Surgical Oncologist positions in the United States are accessible to international physicians through the J-1 Physician program, administered by ECFMG for clinical training and by research-focused designated sponsors for laboratory or translational oncology work. Exchange visitors in this category require a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 and provide sponsorship throughout their program.

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Overview

Open Jobs18+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type94% On-site
Median Salary$29K
Top LocationMilwaukee, WI
Most JobsAtrium Health

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Capital Health System, Inc.
Surgical Technician Intern - Periop - Hopewell - Full-time - Day
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Capital Health System, Inc.
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Surgical Technician Intern - Periop - Hopewell - Full-time - Day
Capital Health System, Inc.
Pennington, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$37,900 - $37,900/yr
On-Site
High School

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AdventHealth Tampa
surgical Technician Intern
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AdventHealth Tampa
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surgical Technician Intern
AdventHealth Tampa
Zephyrhills, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$15/hr - $22/hr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Surgical Tech Internship
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Added 2w ago
Surgical Tech Internship
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$15/hr - $22/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Stepful
Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Technology
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Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Technology
Stepful
New York, New York
Teaching & Instruction
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
$80,000/yr - $95,000/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Kaweah Health
Student Nurse Intern- Medical/ Surgical 3N
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Kaweah Health
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Student Nurse Intern- Medical/ Surgical 3N
Kaweah Health
Visalia, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$49,920 - $49,920/yr
On-Site
Other

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Surgical Oncologist

Verify your ECFMG certification before applying

ECFMG is the primary J-1 designated sponsor for international physicians in clinical training. Confirm your ECFMG certification is active and that your intended surgical oncology training program meets Exchange Visitor Program requirements before contacting host institutions.

Distinguish clinical training from research scholar programs

If your role involves patient-facing surgical oncology training, the J-1 Physician category applies. Pure laboratory or translational cancer research placements typically fall under the Research Scholar category, issued by a different designated sponsor organization entirely.

Target NCI-designated cancer centers as host institutions

National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers run structured surgical oncology fellowship programs that routinely work with J-1 designated sponsors. These institutions have existing compliance infrastructure, making the DS-2019 issuance process significantly more straightforward than approaching non-affiliated hospitals.

Use Migrate Mate to identify J-1-compatible surgical oncology roles

Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. host employers and surgical oncology positions that align with J-1 exchange visitor sponsorship, filtering by institution type and specialty to surface programs actively structured for international physicians.

Get your training plan countersigned before the DS-2019 is issued

Your host institution must complete and sign a formal training plan before ECFMG issues the DS-2019. Delays often occur when program directors are unfamiliar with this document. Flag this requirement during your offer negotiation, not after.

Assess the two-year home residency requirement early

Most J-1 Physician exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement after program completion. Confirm whether your country of last residence and your funding source trigger this requirement before accepting any host offer.

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Surgical Oncologist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category applies to a Surgical Oncologist position?

International physicians pursuing clinical surgical oncology training in the United States typically fall under the J-1 Physician category, with ECFMG serving as the designated sponsor. If the role is research-focused with no direct patient care, the Research Scholar category may apply instead, administered by a different State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues the DS-2019 for that program type.

Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Surgical Oncologist, the hospital or ECFMG?

The hospital or cancer center is your host institution, not your visa sponsor. The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, typically ECFMG for physician exchange visitors. ECFMG issues the DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and maintains the sponsor relationship with the State Department throughout your exchange. The host employer facilitates your training but holds a separate role in the process.

Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Surgical Oncologists on J-1 visas?

It commonly does. J-1 Physician exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement if their training was financed by a government or if their home country designated their specialty as in short supply. Surgical oncology frequently appears on country-specific shortage lists. You must either complete the two-year requirement or obtain a waiver before changing to most other visa categories or applying for a green card.

How do I find U.S. host institutions that support J-1 Physician sponsorship for surgical oncology?

Search Migrate Mate to identify surgical oncology roles at U.S. institutions structured for J-1 exchange visitors. NCI-designated cancer centers and academic medical centers are the most common host types, as they have established relationships with designated sponsors and existing training plan infrastructure. Confirming a program's J-1 compatibility before applying saves significant time in the offer and documentation phase.

Can a Surgical Oncologist on a J-1 visa work at more than one hospital during their program?

Generally no. Your DS-2019 ties your exchange program to a specific host institution and training plan. Performing clinical work at a secondary site requires prior written authorization from your designated sponsor, typically ECFMG, and a formal amendment to your training plan. Unauthorized work at a second site is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your J-1 status.

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