TN Visa Neurologist Jobs
Neurologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's physician and surgeon category, covering Canadian and Mexican professionals with an MD or DO degree. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry with no cap, no lottery, and no annual wait.
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About Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Doernbecher Children's Hospital is Oregon's only academic children's hospital and a major referral center for the Pacific Northwest. The Division of Pediatric Neurology includes specialists in epilepsy, neurogenetics, vascular neurology, neuromuscular medicine, neuroimmunology, neurocritical care, and movement disorders. Our multidisciplinary approach provides comprehensive care for children with complex neurologic disease across Oregon, southwest Washington, and neighboring states.
About Portland
Located between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, Portland offers exceptional access to hiking, skiing, cycling, and the Oregon coast, along with vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a thriving food and arts scene. It is an ideal location for physicians seeking an outstanding academic career and exceptional quality of life.
Function/Duties of Position:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a BC/BE Child Neurologist with fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in pediatric movement disorders and/or tone management to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for children with complex movement disorders, dystonia, spasticity, hyperkinetic movement disorders, Parkinsonism, ataxia, tremor, tic disorders, and other neurologic conditions affecting motor function. The successful candidate will play an integral role in both the diagnostic evaluation and longitudinal management of children with complex neurologic disorders while helping to expand our regional referral program. Candidates with expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS) will have the opportunity to lead the development of a multidisciplinary pediatric DBS program.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and manage children with inherited and acquired movement disorders, including dystonia, chorea, ataxia, tremor, myoclonus, tic disorders, Parkinsonism, and functional movement disorders.
- Provide comprehensive tone management for children with spasticity and dystonia using a multidisciplinary approach in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Perform procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, baclofen pump management, deep brain stimulation management, formal gait evaluation, with opportunities to expand procedural expertise (training available if needed).
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, genetics, developmental pediatrics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, adult movement disorders specialists, and other pediatric subspecialties.
Academic Opportunities
OHSU offers a strong academic environment with opportunities to develop clinical, research, quality improvement, and educational programs. Faculty are encouraged to pursue their academic interests, including clinical research, translational science, multicenter collaborations, and trainee education. Faculty will be encouraged to maintain and develop national and international clinical and research collaborations.
Teaching
Faculty participate in the education of pediatric neurology residents, adult neurology residents, pediatric residents, medical students, and trainees in other divisions (e.g. pediatric intensive care, emergency medicine) through inpatient service, outpatient clinics, conferences, and didactic teaching. Potential for development of a pediatric stroke fellowship program.
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Board certified or board eligible in Child Neurology
- Fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in Pediatric Movement Disorders, Movement Disorders, Neurogenetics, or a related field preferred
- Experience with botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen management, deep brain stimulation programs, or multidisciplinary tone management is desirable but not required
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Oregon
Additional Details:
Apply here online:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and cover letter describing their clinical interests, procedural experience, and academic goals.
Why apply to OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Department Overview:
About Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Doernbecher Children's Hospital is Oregon's only academic children's hospital and a major referral center for the Pacific Northwest. The Division of Pediatric Neurology includes specialists in epilepsy, neurogenetics, vascular neurology, neuromuscular medicine, neuroimmunology, neurocritical care, and movement disorders. Our multidisciplinary approach provides comprehensive care for children with complex neurologic disease across Oregon, southwest Washington, and neighboring states.
About Portland
Located between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, Portland offers exceptional access to hiking, skiing, cycling, and the Oregon coast, along with vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a thriving food and arts scene. It is an ideal location for physicians seeking an outstanding academic career and exceptional quality of life.
Function/Duties of Position:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a BC/BE Child Neurologist with fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in pediatric movement disorders and/or tone management to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for children with complex movement disorders, dystonia, spasticity, hyperkinetic movement disorders, Parkinsonism, ataxia, tremor, tic disorders, and other neurologic conditions affecting motor function. The successful candidate will play an integral role in both the diagnostic evaluation and longitudinal management of children with complex neurologic disorders while helping to expand our regional referral program. Candidates with expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS) will have the opportunity to lead the development of a multidisciplinary pediatric DBS program.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and manage children with inherited and acquired movement disorders, including dystonia, chorea, ataxia, tremor, myoclonus, tic disorders, Parkinsonism, and functional movement disorders.
- Provide comprehensive tone management for children with spasticity and dystonia using a multidisciplinary approach in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Perform procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, baclofen pump management, deep brain stimulation management, formal gait evaluation, with opportunities to expand procedural expertise (training available if needed).
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, genetics, developmental pediatrics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, adult movement disorders specialists, and other pediatric subspecialties.
Academic Opportunities
OHSU offers a strong academic environment with opportunities to develop clinical, research, quality improvement, and educational programs. Faculty are encouraged to pursue their academic interests, including clinical research, translational science, multicenter collaborations, and trainee education. Faculty will be encouraged to maintain and develop national and international clinical and research collaborations.
Teaching
Faculty participate in the education of pediatric neurology residents, adult neurology residents, pediatric residents, medical students, and trainees in other divisions (e.g. pediatric intensive care, emergency medicine) through inpatient service, outpatient clinics, conferences, and didactic teaching. Potential for development of a pediatric stroke fellowship program.
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Board certified or board eligible in Child Neurology
- Fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in Pediatric Movement Disorders, Movement Disorders, Neurogenetics, or a related field preferred
- Experience with botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen management, deep brain stimulation programs, or multidisciplinary tone management is desirable but not required
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Oregon
Additional Details:
Apply here online:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and cover letter describing their clinical interests, procedural experience, and academic goals.
Why apply to OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Neurologist
Verify your MD credentials meet TN requirements
TN visa classification for neurologists requires a valid physician license in the U.S. state where you'll practice. Confirm your Canadian or Mexican medical degree and residency training will satisfy state medical board licensing before approaching employers.
Target academic medical centers with neurology departments
Hospital systems and university-affiliated neurology departments frequently sponsor work visas. Prioritize organizations that have a dedicated HR immigration team, since those employers are experienced with visa sponsorship processes and familiar with supporting international candidates.
Negotiate the support letter timeline before signing
Your employer will need to prepare a support letter documenting your role, qualifications, and TN eligibility before you can proceed with your application. For Canadian citizens, present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry; for Mexican citizens, your employer's letter supports your application at a U.S. consulate. Confirm the employer will have this letter ready at least two weeks before your intended start date to avoid delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find neurologist roles with TN sponsorship
Searching for employers already experienced with work visa sponsorship for physicians saves significant time. Migrate Mate surfaces neurologist openings at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not starting the conversation from scratch.
Prepare a role-specific TN support letter from your employer
CBP officers adjudicate TN petitions at the border on the spot for Canadians. Your employer's support letter must explicitly state the neurology duties, your MD credentials, and that the role meets the physician specialty occupation definition.
Address Mexican TN cap limits early in your job search
Mexican citizens face an annual TN allocation of 5,500. Start the sponsorship conversation with employers well before your intended start date and confirm they'll file promptly, since cap exhaustion mid-year can delay your entry.
Neurologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a neurologist role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes. Neurologists qualify under the USMCA physician and surgeon category. You need an MD or DO degree, a valid license in the U.S. state where you'll practice, and a job offer from a U.S. employer. The role must involve direct patient care or clinical research, not purely administrative duties.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for neurologist roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS adjudication wait. Canadian neurologists can be admitted at a port of entry the same day with the right documents. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, lottery selection, and a minimum six-month processing window before the October 1 start date.
Where can I find neurologist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search neurologist openings filtered by employers with TN filing experience, which narrows the field to organizations already familiar with the physician TN documentation requirements.
Can Mexican neurologists apply for TN status the same way Canadians can?
No. Canadian citizens can present their TN petition directly at a U.S. port of entry and receive a decision on the spot. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate abroad and receive a TN visa stamp before traveling. Mexican nationals also fall under the 5,500 annual TN allocation, which can affect timing.
Does my employer need to pay government fees for my TN petition?
TN petitions filed at the Canadian border require no government filing fee when presented in person. If your employer files Form I-129 on your behalf through USCIS, standard I-129 filing fees apply. Confirm with your employer which route they intend to use before finalizing your start date and paperwork timeline.