Healthcare Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in California
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INTRODUCTION
At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Division Director of Graduate Medical Education today supporting Riverside Community Hospital Los Robles Regional Medical Center. HCA Graduate Medical Education (GME) is the largest sponsor of residency and fellowship training programs across the nation. With more than 300 programs across more than 60 hospitals, we are building a leading network of innovative, patient-centered graduate medical education programs. We believe graduate medical education is much more than medical training. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of physicians to care for and improve human life by focusing on patient-centered approaches to practicing the latest evidence-based medicine.
GME is a relatively new service line within HCA Healthcare. The group is expected to grow substantially over the next several years, so this is an excellent growth opportunity. HCA hospitals currently train more than 5,000 residents and fellows with that number growing to nearly 8,000 by 2028.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In partnership with the Division Vice President of GME, the Division Director of Graduate Medical Education (DDGME) is responsible for the operations, strategic planning, leadership and management of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) development and maintenance in the Division. The DDGME works with the DVP to resolve complex issues and make business decisions for the GME enterprise in the Division.
This role is hospital based with travel required to both facilities. This leader will need to divide their time between both facilitates: Riverside Community Hospital and Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Readiness and Accreditation
- The position will work with each facility to ensure ongoing readiness for Institutional review by ACGME and meets with all programs to secure necessary paperwork.
- Quarterly audits of each specialty area as designated by the Division or Corporate Leadership and/or program directors.
- Facilitates necessary training and orientation for each facility.
- Development of mechanisms to ensure appropriate teaching of ACGME competencies.
Program Development
- Assists the DVP and hospitals with the creation of new programs.
- Manages the application process with external resources.
- Stays abreast of agenda close dates and monitors timely submission of new program applications.
- Manages oversight of new and continued program accreditation and maintenance of institutional accreditation.
- Communicates with program directors.
- Tracks accreditation status of programs.
- Addresses needed program changes.
- Addresses citations.
- Monitors and assists facilities as they prepare for site visits.
- Participates in internal review process and assessment of annual program improvements and assist in reporting action steps to the Division or Corporate Leadership and related program directors.
Management Responsibilities
- Manages the hiring and training of all GME staff in the Division.
- Will audit and run reports as needed from the residency management tool to ensure all programs are appropriately populating program information.
- Assists as needed to ensure that faculty agreements/contracts are being managed timely by each hospital.
- Assists Hospital to ensure a smooth transition for PDs, APDs, and Core Faculty into employment by HCA.
- Creates/streamlines efficient pathways for entrance into the organization by Program Coordinators and facilitates any needed orientation not only to the Division but the GME service line.
- Identifies revenue enhancement and cost containment initiatives and in conjunction with the hospitals prepares the operating and capital budgets for Graduate Medical Education cost centers.
- Manages fiscal and human resources for Graduate Medical Education.
- Determines resources required to meet goals and objectives.
- Reviews and approves contracts between Medical Education and internal and external partners.
- Supervises the daily activities of the facility or market GME staff leaders and the Residency Coordinators to ensure institutional program guidelines are satisfied.
- Includes responsibility for performance appraisals, discipline, scheduling and any supervisory related duties.
- Regularly interacts with facility C-Suite in support of GME staff and program requirements to ensure alignment of facility and GME goals.
- Develops and manages operating and capital budgets for related programs.
- Manages all Division Accreditation Site Visits.
- Assist the VP of the Division with any needed activity.
- Oversee resident liaison meetings, organize and chair GMEC meetings in the absence of the DIO.
- Works in conjunction with GME Leadership Team to create or update Master Affiliation Agreements and Aggregate Agreements.
- Assist Hospitals if they need guidance regarding Program Letters of Agreement and or AAMC medical student agreements and the use of VSAS for medical student rotations.
- Identify financial support needed to maintain residency programs according to institutional requirements set forth by the ACGME.
- Maintain documents relative to GMEC meetings and accreditation.
- Facilitates the creation of a sense of community for Program Coordinators.
- Helps set the annual calendar for the Division and oversee Division-wide meetings and training including annual resident orientation.
- Participate in local, regional and national activities on behalf of HCA GME.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of experience in Graduate Medical Education operations; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Benefits
Riverside Community Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Estimate: $93080.00 - $149136.00 / year
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The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Division Director of Graduate Medical Education opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Which healthcare companies sponsor Green Card visas in California?
Large integrated health systems are the most consistent sponsors. Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, Dignity Health, Stanford Health Care, and UCLA Health have established immigration programs that regularly support EB-2 and EB-3 petitions. Academic medical centers affiliated with UC San Francisco, UC San Diego, and USC also sponsor physicians and researchers. Sponsorship practices vary by role, facility, and hiring cycle, so confirming with each employer directly is important.
Which cities in California have the most healthcare Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento account for the highest concentration of healthcare Green Card sponsorship activity in California. Los Angeles and the broader Bay Area have dense networks of hospitals, specialty clinics, and academic medical centers. San Diego has a strong life sciences and hospital presence, while Sacramento is a regional hub for state government-affiliated healthcare facilities and large community health systems.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in California?
Registered nurses, physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical laboratory scientists, and radiologic technologists are among the roles most commonly sponsored. Positions requiring specialized licensure or postgraduate training, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, also qualify regularly. Roles that are harder to fill locally tend to attract more sponsorship willingness from California employers, particularly in rural and underserved regions.
How do I find healthcare Green Card sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface healthcare roles in California where employers have indicated Green Card sponsorship. Because sponsorship willingness is not always visible on general job boards, using a platform focused on visa-sponsored positions helps you focus your applications on employers already open to supporting an immigration case.
Are there California-specific considerations for healthcare Green Card sponsorship?
California requires its own state licensing for most healthcare professions, separate from any federal immigration process. For example, registered nurses must hold a California Board of Registered Nursing license, and physicians must be licensed by the Medical Board of California before practicing. Employers typically require or expect active California licensure before initiating or completing a Green Card petition, so beginning the licensing process early is important for international candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card healthcare jobs in California?
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.