TN Visa Physician Jobs

Physician is one of the few medical roles explicitly listed under USMCA, making TN visa sponsorship available without a lottery or cap for Canadian citizens and with a limited allocation for Mexicans. You'll need a valid medical degree and an employer-sponsored job offer before entry.

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Open Jobs325+
Work Type97% On-site
Top LocationMinneapolis, MN
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Ascension
Internal Medicine Faculty Physician
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Ascension
New 18m ago
Internal Medicine Faculty Physician
Ascension
Indianapolis, Indiana
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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MaineHealth
Physician Associate/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Surgical Critical Care
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MaineHealth
New 9h ago
Physician Associate/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Surgical Critical Care
MaineHealth
Portland, Maine
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$79k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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UCHealth
Faculty Physician
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UCHealth
New 21h ago
Faculty Physician
UCHealth
Fort Collins, Colorado
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$100 - $400/hr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Northern Light Health
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate
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Northern Light Health
Added 1d ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate
Northern Light Health
Presque Isle, Maine
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$122k - $126k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Breast Reconstructive Faculty Physician
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Added 1d ago
Breast Reconstructive Faculty Physician
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Tips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Physician

Verify your medical credentials transfer cleanly

Canadian and Mexican medical degrees must demonstrate U.S. equivalency. Confirm your ECFMG certification and any required state medical board license are in order before approaching employers, since missing credentials are the top reason TN visa petitions stall.

Target hospital systems with recent visa filings

Academic medical centers, VA hospitals, and large health systems regularly sponsor TN physicians. Filter your search to employers with recent visa filings, since their HR and legal teams have experience navigating work visa sponsorship and understand the support letter requirements and credentialing processes for TN status.

Request a support letter that names your specialty explicitly

Your employer's support letter must describe your role as a Physician, reference your qualifying degree, and specify the specialty, such as internal medicine or radiology. A vague letter is one of the most common reasons CBP requests additional documentation at the border.

Use Migrate Mate to find experienced visa sponsors

Searching for Physician roles at employers experienced with visa sponsorship is faster on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employer visa filing history. You'll find companies already familiar with sponsoring work visas, cutting weeks off your job search.

Understand that Mexicans apply at a U.S. consulate, not the border

Canadian physicians can obtain TN status directly at a port of entry. Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling, which adds consular appointment lead time to your planning.

Confirm your employer knows the TN filing is their responsibility

The support letter and TN package must come from the hiring institution. If an employer assumes you file independently, clarify the process early. Employers unfamiliar with TN often confuse it with H-1B visa and underestimate how straightforward the paperwork actually is.

Physician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Physician role qualify for a TN visa?

Yes. Physician is an explicitly named occupation on the USMCA TN list, which means you don't need to argue specialty occupation eligibility the way you would under H-1B. You must hold a medical degree from a recognized institution and have a qualifying job offer from a U.S. employer, such as a hospital, clinic, or medical group.

How does TN compare to H-1B for physicians?

TN is available to Canadian citizens immediately at a port of entry with no lottery, no annual cap, and no multi-month wait. H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, then waiting until October 1 of the fiscal year to start work. For Canadian physicians, TN is a faster and more predictable path. Mexican physicians face a consular step but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.

Where can I find Physician jobs with TN visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate filters Physician job listings by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers prepared to file. General job boards include many listings where TN eligibility is unclear or the employer has never sponsored an international professional. Starting your search on Migrate Mate reduces the time spent vetting employers who aren't set up to hire TN professionals.

Can I work in a medical residency or fellowship on a TN visa?

TN covers employed Physician roles at qualifying institutions, but residency and fellowship programs are structured differently and may require J-1 visa sponsorship through an accredited graduate medical education program instead. You should confirm with the program director whether TN is acceptable for their specific training position before relying on it as your authorization pathway.

What documents does a Canadian physician need to enter on TN status?

You'll need your Canadian passport, the employer's original support letter describing your Physician role and qualifications, proof of your medical degree, and your ECFMG certification if practicing in a clinical capacity. Some states also require proof of a valid state medical license before CBP will approve the TN. Bring originals, not photocopies, to the port of entry.