Hospitalist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Maine's hospitalist market is anchored by MaineHealth system hospitals, Northern Light Health facilities, and critical access hospitals serving rural communities across the state. Portland, Bangor, and Augusta see the steadiest demand for hospitalists, with international physicians typically sponsored through H-1B visa or J-1 visa pathways by health systems actively recruiting to fill persistent staffing gaps.
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Job Summary:
As a Physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.
Job Description:
Are you looking for a challenging, yet fulfilling career in community-based Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine?
MaineGeneral Medical Center, located in the beautiful state of Maine, is seeking an enthusiastic physician who is board certified or board eligible in pediatrics. Join our dynamic Pediatric Hospitalist team in providing care for newborns (including well-newborns, Level II NICU and delivery attendance), pediatric inpatients, and emergency department consults at our state-of-the-art facility located in Augusta, Maine.
Candidates must especially be comfortable with neonatal resuscitation, newborn care and stabilization of critically ill newborns while awaiting transfer to a tertiary care center.
Additional Position Details:
- You will join an established team of pediatric hospitalists and adult hospitalists, with a commitment to providing up-to-date, evidence-based care to our local community as well as quality education to our medical learners.
- 12 or 24 hour shifts available.
- Provide care independently each shift with in-house support from OB's, midwives, anesthesia, emergency medicine and family practice physicians; pediatric subspecialty/NICU/PICU support available by phone at the state's two children's hospitals (nearest facility 1 hour away by ground).
- Teaching responsibilities include 1-2 learners (family medicine residents and medical students) as part of the team on weekdays.
- Average daily census of 4-6 patients.
Enjoy living and working in an area with innumerable outdoor activities, yet close to the culture and amenities of cities like Portland and Boston.
Compensation Information:
$225,000 - $275,000
Certifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) - Maine State Board of Licensure of Podiatric Medicine
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Scheduled Work Shift:
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.
- Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.
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Which companies sponsor visas for hospitalists in Maine?
The primary sponsors for hospitalist roles in Maine are large health systems. MaineHealth, which operates Maine Medical Center in Portland and several regional hospitals, is the state's largest employer and a consistent H-1B sponsor. Northern Light Health, with facilities in Bangor, Brewer, and across central and eastern Maine, also sponsors international physicians. Smaller critical access hospitals occasionally sponsor through J-1 visa waivers tied to underserved area designations.
Which visa types are most common for hospitalist roles in Maine?
H-1B and J-1 are the two most common visa pathways for hospitalists in Maine. The H-1B applies directly to specialty occupation roles like hospital medicine. J-1 Conrad 30 waivers are particularly relevant in Maine given the number of federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas, which allow J-1 physicians to fulfill their two-year home residency requirement by committing to work in underserved communities for a set period.
Which cities in Maine have the most hospitalist sponsorship jobs?
Portland has the highest concentration of hospitalist opportunities, driven by Maine Medical Center and affiliated MaineHealth facilities. Bangor is the second-largest market, anchored by Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Augusta, Lewiston, and smaller communities like Presque Isle and Caribou also see demand, particularly for J-1 waiver positions tied to rural and underserved area designations across Aroostook and Washington counties.
How to find hospitalist visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international physicians and professionals seeking visa-sponsored roles in the U.S., including hospitalist positions in Maine. You can filter directly by state and role to see which Maine health systems are actively hiring and indicate willingness to sponsor. This saves significant time compared to reviewing individual hospital career pages, and lets you focus on employers already open to H-1B or J-1 candidates.
Are there state-specific considerations for hospitalist visa sponsorship in Maine?
Maine's rural geography and aging population create sustained demand for hospitalists well beyond what the local physician pipeline can fill, making health systems here generally more open to international sponsorship than in more competitive urban markets. Many Maine facilities qualify for Conrad 30 J-1 waiver slots due to HPSA designations. Physicians considering this route should work with an immigration attorney familiar with Maine's annual waiver allocation, which is managed through the state's waiver program.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored hospitalist jobs in Maine?
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.