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Pathologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, making this one of the most straightforward paths for Canadian and Mexican physicians with diagnostic specialization. Employers file directly with CBP or USCIS, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians. Board certification and a U.S. medical license are standard employer requirements.
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About OHSU
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
The Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients, families, clinicians, researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient, from premature babies to older adults, facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice, we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.
About Portland and Oregon
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
FUNCTION/DUTIES OF POSITION:
The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Instructor rank is: $101,481 to $135,064; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.
This position is under the administration of the Director of the Institute on Development & Disability and the CDRC Discipline Director of Speech-Language Pathology. The duties of this position are in support of the missions, goals, and objectives of OHSU and the IDD, inclusive of teaching, research, and service.
The specific duties of this position include:
Clinical Service (100%)
Direct Clinical (80%)
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and consultative speech-language pathology services for patients of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC), participating in a variety of interdisciplinary specialty clinics. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, providing family-centered diagnostic feedback and recommendations, and delivering follow-up treatment services for CDRC patients. This position also contributes to the clinical education and supervision of graduate practicum students, clinical fellows, interns, and other interprofessional learners completing training within CDRC programs.
Indirect Clinical (20%)
Responsibilities include the timely completion of clinical documentation and responsiveness to clinical requests. The SLP participates in activities that support the mission and goals of CDRC and OHSU, including clinical documentation; consultation with other providers, community providers, and community agencies; service on departmental, agency, and university committees; participation in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and educational presentations; and other activities that support program development and excellence in clinical care. Additional responsibilities may include participation in collaborative clinical research and other scholarly activities relevant to the field of speech-language pathology.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- The Speech-Language Pathologist must hold, at minimum, a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Applicants with experience providing bilingual services are encouraged to apply.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams and delivering family-centered, culturally responsive care.
- The ideal candidate will have at least five years of pediatric clinical experience evaluating and treating children with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience serving children with diverse developmental and communication needs is required.
- Depending on the candidate's expertise and programmatic needs, additional clinical opportunities may include participation in other CDRC specialty clinics.
- Candidates must hold a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Oregon.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary autism diagnostic evaluation of young children is strongly preferred.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Apply here online:
Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.
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.
INTRODUCTION
About OHSU
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
The Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients, families, clinicians, researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient, from premature babies to older adults, facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice, we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.
About Portland and Oregon
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
FUNCTION/DUTIES OF POSITION:
The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Instructor rank is: $101,481 to $135,064; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.
This position is under the administration of the Director of the Institute on Development & Disability and the CDRC Discipline Director of Speech-Language Pathology. The duties of this position are in support of the missions, goals, and objectives of OHSU and the IDD, inclusive of teaching, research, and service.
The specific duties of this position include:
Clinical Service (100%)
Direct Clinical (80%)
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and consultative speech-language pathology services for patients of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC), participating in a variety of interdisciplinary specialty clinics. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, providing family-centered diagnostic feedback and recommendations, and delivering follow-up treatment services for CDRC patients. This position also contributes to the clinical education and supervision of graduate practicum students, clinical fellows, interns, and other interprofessional learners completing training within CDRC programs.
Indirect Clinical (20%)
Responsibilities include the timely completion of clinical documentation and responsiveness to clinical requests. The SLP participates in activities that support the mission and goals of CDRC and OHSU, including clinical documentation; consultation with other providers, community providers, and community agencies; service on departmental, agency, and university committees; participation in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and educational presentations; and other activities that support program development and excellence in clinical care. Additional responsibilities may include participation in collaborative clinical research and other scholarly activities relevant to the field of speech-language pathology.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- The Speech-Language Pathologist must hold, at minimum, a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Applicants with experience providing bilingual services are encouraged to apply.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams and delivering family-centered, culturally responsive care.
- The ideal candidate will have at least five years of pediatric clinical experience evaluating and treating children with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience serving children with diverse developmental and communication needs is required.
- Depending on the candidate's expertise and programmatic needs, additional clinical opportunities may include participation in other CDRC specialty clinics.
- Candidates must hold a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Oregon.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary autism diagnostic evaluation of young children is strongly preferred.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Apply here online:
Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.
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 Pathologist
Verify your credentials before applying
TN visa classification for pathologists requires a medical degree plus a valid U.S. state medical license. Confirm your licensing board accepts your foreign credentials before contacting employers, since an unlicensed applicant can't receive a TN offer letter.
Target hospitals with pathology fellowship programs
Academic medical centers and large health systems with pathology fellowship programs file TN petitions regularly. Their in-house legal teams understand the documentation requirements, so you spend less time educating the employer and more time negotiating the role.
Search TN-sponsored pathologist jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter pathologist openings by employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. It surfaces roles where the hiring team already understands the process, cutting out the back-and-forth over whether sponsorship is available.
Clarify subspecialty classification before the offer
Forensic, neuropathology, and cytopathology subspecialties all fall under the USMCA physician category, but your offer letter must describe duties matching your specific subspecialty and training. A mismatch between title and duties description is a common CBP rejection trigger.
Request a support letter from your state medical board
Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate benefit from submitting a letter from their state medical board confirming licensure status alongside the USMCA TN application. Consular officers in Ciudad de Mexico and Monterrey frequently request supplemental license documentation.
Prepare for premium processing if your start date is fixed
If you're filing Form I-129 by mail rather than at a port of entry, USCIS standard processing can run several months. Request premium processing from your employer at the offer stage so the 15-business-day adjudication window aligns with your hospital credentialing timeline.
Pathologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does pathologist qualify as a TN visa profession under USMCA?
Yes. Pathologists qualify under the physician category listed in USMCA Appendix 2 for TN visa classification. The role must involve diagnosing disease through examination of tissue, cells, or body fluids. A medical degree from an accredited institution and a valid U.S. state medical license are both required for the employer's support letter and CBP or USCIS adjudication.
How does TN compare to H-1B for pathologists seeking U.S. jobs?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery, so a qualified pathologist with a U.S. license can receive employer sponsorship and start work without waiting for a random selection. H-1B visa requires surviving the lottery before the petition is even adjudicated. TN petitions for Canadians are also approved at the port of entry, sometimes same-day, while H-1B approvals follow USCIS processing timelines.
Can Mexican pathologists apply for TN at a U.S. port of entry?
No. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than a port of entry. The consulate in Ciudad de Mexico and Monterrey both process TN applications, but wait times and document requirements differ. Mexican pathologists should confirm their state medical license and diploma are notarized and translated before the consular interview appointment.
Where can I find pathologist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search pathologist roles filtered by employers with confirmed TN visa sponsorship history. This matters because many hospital systems post positions without specifying visa support, and filtering by sponsorship willingness up front avoids wasted applications to employers unfamiliar with TN classification for physicians.
How long does TN visa sponsorship take for a pathologist role?
Canadian pathologists applying at a port of entry can receive same-day approval with a complete package, including the offer letter, medical degree, and license documentation. Petitions filed on Form I-129 by mail follow USCIS standard processing, which can take several months, or 15 business days under premium processing. Mexican nationals should account for consular appointment availability, which varies by location and time of year.