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.
Find Physician JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 143+ Physician Jobs in Arizona with Visa Sponsorship
See all 143+ Physician Jobs in Arizona with Visa Sponsorship
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Physician Jobs in Arizona with Visa Sponsorship.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their collaborative group of highly autonomous APPs. The APP in the CVICU is part of a team caring for acutely ill patients in the ICU, whose condition can change rapidly. They are responsible for developing a plan of care for their patient load, presenting the plan to the attending physician and medical team, carrying out the plan throughout the day, and adjusting the plan as the patient’s condition changes. The CVICU APP performs procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, chest tube placement, chest tube removal, intracardiac line removal, and temporary pacing wire removal. The APP is expected to participate in both formal and informal education for the CVICU RNs and MD fellows, and actively participate in all division-related meetings.
An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ICU experience as a bedside RN, preferably in the CVICU setting, as well as strong clinical experience in an ICU setting as a student. However, these items are not a requirement for consideration. The hours worked by the APP in the CVICU are varied, and include day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays. As this is a shift-work and exempt position, the amount of work per week is not always consistent (i.e. you may work 3 days one week and two night shifts the next week). The day shift hours are typically 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, and night shift hours at 4:00 pm to 8:00 am. The APP in the CVICU provides care to a caseload of patients within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements. He/she functions as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) who works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team including cardiac intensivists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric surgeons, and other subspecialists as needed. The APP only provides care to patients in an inpatient setting. He/she is directly supervised by the Division Chief and Director of Advanced Practice services, under the direction of the Physician-in-chief.
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
POSITION DUTIES
- Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
- Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
- Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.
- Collects data and analyzes when necessary.
- Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.
- Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.
- Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/ nursing staff/ provider team and other health care teams as needed.
- Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competences, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.
- Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bringing up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
PHOENIX CHILDREN'S MISSION, VISION, & VALUES
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
INTRODUCTION
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their collaborative group of highly autonomous APPs. The APP in the CVICU is part of a team caring for acutely ill patients in the ICU, whose condition can change rapidly. They are responsible for developing a plan of care for their patient load, presenting the plan to the attending physician and medical team, carrying out the plan throughout the day, and adjusting the plan as the patient’s condition changes. The CVICU APP performs procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, chest tube placement, chest tube removal, intracardiac line removal, and temporary pacing wire removal. The APP is expected to participate in both formal and informal education for the CVICU RNs and MD fellows, and actively participate in all division-related meetings.
An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ICU experience as a bedside RN, preferably in the CVICU setting, as well as strong clinical experience in an ICU setting as a student. However, these items are not a requirement for consideration. The hours worked by the APP in the CVICU are varied, and include day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays. As this is a shift-work and exempt position, the amount of work per week is not always consistent (i.e. you may work 3 days one week and two night shifts the next week). The day shift hours are typically 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, and night shift hours at 4:00 pm to 8:00 am. The APP in the CVICU provides care to a caseload of patients within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements. He/she functions as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) who works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team including cardiac intensivists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric surgeons, and other subspecialists as needed. The APP only provides care to patients in an inpatient setting. He/she is directly supervised by the Division Chief and Director of Advanced Practice services, under the direction of the Physician-in-chief.
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
POSITION DUTIES
- Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
- Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
- Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.
- Collects data and analyzes when necessary.
- Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.
- Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.
- Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/ nursing staff/ provider team and other health care teams as needed.
- Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competences, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.
- Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bringing up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
PHOENIX CHILDREN'S MISSION, VISION, & VALUES
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Physician Job Roles in Arizona
See all 143+ Physician Jobs in Arizona
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Physician Jobs in ArizonaPhysician Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
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.