TN Visa Pulmonary Physician Jobs
Pulmonary Physician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's physician category, giving Canadian citizens an uncapped, lottery-free path to U.S. employment. You'll need a medical degree, a valid U.S. or Canadian medical license, and a qualifying employer offer. Mexican citizens are subject to a limited annual allocation.
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Job Description for Transplant Pulmonologist
ABOUT THE JOB
Clinician Educator Track
TITLE: Transplant Pulmonology Clinician-Educator Track
INSTITUTION: University of Miami
DIVISION: Pulmonology
DEPARTMENT: Medicine
REPORTS TO: Alejandro Chediak, MD / Dr. Rodrigo Vianna
FACULTY APPOINTMENT: Assistant Clinical Professor
TYPE OF POSITION: Physician, full time
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physician will work with the other pulmonology transplant physicians in the Division of Pulmonology with responsibilities including providing direct patient care to adult outpatients in the Miami Transplant Institute faculty practice (including satellite clinics) and adult inpatients at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Hospital. He/she will also be involved with undergraduate and graduate medical education.
OUTLINE OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Direct outpatient care to adult patients, including pre- and post-transplant patients
- Direct inpatient care to adult patients, including pre- and post-transplant patients
- Attendance at multidisciplinary transplant conferences and rounds
- Precepting trainees in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Participate in medical student, resident and fellow education
QUALIFICATIONS
- Awarded degree of M.D. or D.O. from an ABIM recognized internal medicine residency
- Valid ABIM Certification in Pulmonology
- Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements
- Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience, especially in transplant nephrology, to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, patients, and family members
- Must demonstrate the ability to meet responsibilities of the position
- Specialized training in transplant pulmonology after fellowship highly desired
- Experience working and teaching in academic setting highly desired
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Faculty-UMMG
INTRODUCTION
Job Description for Transplant Pulmonologist
ABOUT THE JOB
Clinician Educator Track
TITLE: Transplant Pulmonology Clinician-Educator Track
INSTITUTION: University of Miami
DIVISION: Pulmonology
DEPARTMENT: Medicine
REPORTS TO: Alejandro Chediak, MD / Dr. Rodrigo Vianna
FACULTY APPOINTMENT: Assistant Clinical Professor
TYPE OF POSITION: Physician, full time
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physician will work with the other pulmonology transplant physicians in the Division of Pulmonology with responsibilities including providing direct patient care to adult outpatients in the Miami Transplant Institute faculty practice (including satellite clinics) and adult inpatients at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Hospital. He/she will also be involved with undergraduate and graduate medical education.
OUTLINE OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Direct outpatient care to adult patients, including pre- and post-transplant patients
- Direct inpatient care to adult patients, including pre- and post-transplant patients
- Attendance at multidisciplinary transplant conferences and rounds
- Precepting trainees in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Participate in medical student, resident and fellow education
QUALIFICATIONS
- Awarded degree of M.D. or D.O. from an ABIM recognized internal medicine residency
- Valid ABIM Certification in Pulmonology
- Valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or eligible to apply
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements
- Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience, especially in transplant nephrology, to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, patients, and family members
- Must demonstrate the ability to meet responsibilities of the position
- Specialized training in transplant pulmonology after fellowship highly desired
- Experience working and teaching in academic setting highly desired
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Faculty-UMMG
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Pulmonary Physician
Verify your medical license covers TN requirements
TN visa classification for physicians requires a license to practice medicine in the state where you'll work. Confirm your Canadian or Mexican credentials are recognized by the relevant state medical board before approaching employers.
Target hospitals with existing international physician pipelines
Academic medical centers and large health systems file TN paperwork more routinely than smaller private practices. Pulmonology departments at teaching hospitals are more likely to have HR staff familiar with the TN filing process.
Clarify whether your role is purely clinical
TN physician status applies to direct patient care roles. If your pulmonary position includes significant research, teaching, or administrative duties, confirm with your prospective employer that the primary function qualifies before the offer letter is drafted.
Request the support letter before your border crossing
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a port of entry. Your employer must provide a detailed support letter describing your role, qualifications, and employment terms. A vague or incomplete letter is the most common reason for delays at CBP.
Use Migrate Mate to find pulmonary physician roles with TN sponsorship
Filtering by TN-eligible roles in pulmonology saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting employers manually. Migrate Mate surfaces positions where sponsorship is confirmed, so you're not discovering eligibility gaps late in the hiring process.
Understand how Mexican citizen TN processing differs
Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry, and the annual TN allocation for Mexico is limited. Apply well ahead of your intended start date and confirm your consulate appointment timeline with your employer early.
Pulmonary Physician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pulmonary Physician role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Physicians are explicitly listed as a qualifying occupation under the USMCA TN visa category. To qualify, your role must involve direct patient care, you must hold a medical degree from a recognized institution, and you must be licensed to practice in the U.S. state where you'll work. Research or purely administrative physician roles may require additional scrutiny.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Pulmonary Physician positions?
TN is faster and more predictable for qualifying physicians. There's no annual cap or lottery for Canadians, no petition filed with USCIS, and Canadian citizens can obtain TN status same-day at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with an annual cap, typically adding months of uncertainty. TN status is renewed in two-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals.
Where can I find Pulmonary Physician jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN-eligible professionals and filters roles by sponsorship status, saving you from pursuing positions where the employer is unfamiliar with the TN process. This matters in pulmonology because smaller practices may not have prior experience filing TN support letters, which can create delays or complications after an offer is extended.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Pulmonary Physician?
Yes, but your TN authorization is employer-specific. You can't start working for a new pulmonology employer under your existing TN. Canadian citizens can obtain new TN status at a port of entry when changing jobs. Mexican nationals must apply for a new TN at a U.S. consulate. Plan the transition so there's no gap between your current TN expiry and your new employer's filing.
Does completing a U.S. residency or fellowship affect my TN eligibility as a Canadian or Mexican physician?
Completing a U.S. residency or fellowship doesn't disqualify you from TN status, but the visa type you used during training matters. If you trained on a J-1 visa, a two-year home residency requirement may apply, which must be waived before you can obtain TN status. Confirm your J-1 waiver status, if applicable, before accepting a pulmonary physician role under TN.