Physician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Arizona
Arizona's physician job market is anchored by large health systems like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Honor Health, with major hiring activity in Phoenix, Tucson, and the East Valley. International physicians seeking H-1B visa or J-1 visa waiver positions will find consistent demand, particularly in underserved rural areas and federally qualified health centers across the state.
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Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet
Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona
Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician. Practice with purpose while enjoying mountain living in Payson, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a real impact by serving a close-knit community while practicing at the top of their license. With high patient demand, strong professional autonomy, and rewarding patient relationships, this is meaningful medicine at its best. Outside of work, enjoy cooler temperatures, pine forests, outdoor adventure, and short commutes—all just 90 minutes from Phoenix. Payson offers the work–life balance, lifestyle, and community connection many clinicians are seeking.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that features a starting base salary of $225,000 annually, complemented by an initial sign-on bonus and a location-based stipend.
- Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
- With a HPSA score of 21 you may qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.
- Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage.
- Paid license and DEA.
- CME funds and time-off package.
- Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules.
- Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices.
- Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
To become a part of our dedicated clinic team, you need the following qualifications:
- MD or DO degree and completed a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency.
- Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility.
For more information, providerrecruitment@elkridge.org
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.
Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.
All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.
INTRODUCTION
Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet
Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona
Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a compassionate Family or Internal Medicine Physician. Practice with purpose while enjoying mountain living in Payson, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a real impact by serving a close-knit community while practicing at the top of their license. With high patient demand, strong professional autonomy, and rewarding patient relationships, this is meaningful medicine at its best. Outside of work, enjoy cooler temperatures, pine forests, outdoor adventure, and short commutes—all just 90 minutes from Phoenix. Payson offers the work–life balance, lifestyle, and community connection many clinicians are seeking.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that features a starting base salary of $225,000 annually, complemented by an initial sign-on bonus and a location-based stipend.
- Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
- With a HPSA score of 21 you may qualify for various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.
- Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage.
- Paid license and DEA.
- CME funds and time-off package.
- Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules.
- Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices.
- Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
To become a part of our dedicated clinic team, you need the following qualifications:
- MD or DO degree and completed a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency.
- Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility.
For more information, providerrecruitment@elkridge.org
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.
Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.
All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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Which visa types are most common for physician roles in Arizona?
The J-1 Conrad 30 waiver and H-1B are the two most common pathways for international physicians in Arizona. J-1 waiver positions are frequently tied to medically underserved areas (MUAs) and Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), which are well represented across rural Arizona and parts of the Navajo Nation. H-1B sponsorship is more common with large health systems for specialty physician roles.
Which companies sponsor visas for physicians in Arizona?
Banner Health, Dignity Health (now CommonSpirit Health), Honor Health, and Valleywise Health are among the larger Arizona employers with histories of sponsoring international physicians. Federally Qualified Health Centers such as El Rio Health and Maricopa County's public health network also sponsor J-1 waiver physicians for roles in underserved communities. Academic institutions like the University of Arizona Health Network sponsor physicians across teaching and clinical roles.
Which cities in Arizona have the most physician sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its East Valley suburbs (Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler) account for the largest share of physician sponsorship activity, driven by the concentration of major hospital systems and multispecialty groups. Tucson is a secondary hub, with University of Arizona Health Sciences anchoring academic and clinical hiring. Rural areas including Yuma, Flagstaff, and tribal health regions post consistent J-1 waiver openings due to ongoing physician shortages.
How to find physician visa sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate filters physician openings specifically to employers willing to sponsor work visas, saving you the time of screening hundreds of listings manually. You can narrow results to Arizona and filter by physician specialty to surface relevant roles at health systems, FQHCs, and academic medical centers. Because Arizona has active J-1 waiver and H-1B pipelines, new positions appear regularly, so checking Migrate Mate frequently is worthwhile.
Are there state-specific considerations for physicians seeking sponsorship in Arizona?
Arizona participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, and the Arizona Department of Health Services administers a limited number of waiver slots each year, prioritizing placements in HPSAs and MUAs. Physicians should verify that a prospective employer is an approved J-1 waiver sponsor and that the practice site meets the geographic eligibility criteria before accepting an offer. Arizona also has a significant rural health initiative that can affect site eligibility and contract terms.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician jobs in Arizona?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.