Medical Doctor Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Maine's medical doctor job market centers on large health systems like MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Central Maine Healthcare, with hiring concentrated in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta. Rural and critical access hospitals across the state actively recruit international physicians, making Maine a consistent source of H-1B visa and J-1 visa sponsorship opportunities for qualified medical doctors.
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Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery practice, with a longstanding history in Maine, has an exciting opportunity for a board certified/board eligible Physician Associate to join our team.
The opportunity:
- Join 2 full-time providers practicing general pediatric orthopedics, including a multitude of conditions such as slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric fracture care, benign bone tumors, lower extremity deformity, clubfeet, early-onset scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, hip dysplasia, congenital deformity and the opportunity to perform a multitude of in-office pediatric procedures as part of a team and as an independent practitioner.
- Support staff team includes full-time ortho techs, dedicated medical assistants and pediatric schedulers.
- Pediatric orthopedic call only (with the ability to participate in afterhours acute fracture pediatric call cases as needed for additional compensation).
Compensation Information: $135,350-$141,568 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity. The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
Why Northern Light Health
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care center and an ACS-verified Level II trauma center with academic affiliations and serving a population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of Maine. We offer dedicated neonatal and pediatric transport and are a base hospital for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transport service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center serves as the Regional Pediatric Specialty Center and has forged strong relationships with regional hospitals and providers as part of its tertiary pediatric care mission. Pediatric sub-specialty support includes surgery, pediatric anesthesiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, neurology, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology, genetics, ophthalmology, developmental pediatrics and child life services. Pediatric hospitalist and intensivist services are available 24/7. Additional support staff within orthopedics includes sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and orthopedic oncology.
Practitioners at Northern Light Health enjoy:
- A robust benefits package including Paid Time Off and CME allowance.
- Student Loan Reimbursement programs.
- Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
- Flexible schedules and exceptional work/life balance.
- Teaching and research opportunities, if desired.
Qualifications
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility.
- Strong communication skills with a compassionate approach to pediatric patient care.
- Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team.
About Bangor, Maine
Bangor is a vibrant small city within a close commute to miles of beautiful coastline. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks including Acadia National Park. Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, commerce and the arts. Enjoy our talented Bangor Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest continuous operating orchestras in the US and our entertaining Penobscot theater group. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
For confidential consideration, contact:
Amanda Lewis, CPRP, Provider Recruiter
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
207.973.5358
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician Associate
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery practice, with a longstanding history in Maine, has an exciting opportunity for a board certified/board eligible Physician Associate to join our team.
The opportunity:
- Join 2 full-time providers practicing general pediatric orthopedics, including a multitude of conditions such as slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric fracture care, benign bone tumors, lower extremity deformity, clubfeet, early-onset scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, hip dysplasia, congenital deformity and the opportunity to perform a multitude of in-office pediatric procedures as part of a team and as an independent practitioner.
- Support staff team includes full-time ortho techs, dedicated medical assistants and pediatric schedulers.
- Pediatric orthopedic call only (with the ability to participate in afterhours acute fracture pediatric call cases as needed for additional compensation).
Compensation Information: $135,350-$141,568 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity. The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
Why Northern Light Health
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care center and an ACS-verified Level II trauma center with academic affiliations and serving a population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of Maine. We offer dedicated neonatal and pediatric transport and are a base hospital for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transport service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center serves as the Regional Pediatric Specialty Center and has forged strong relationships with regional hospitals and providers as part of its tertiary pediatric care mission. Pediatric sub-specialty support includes surgery, pediatric anesthesiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, neurology, cardiology, infectious disease, endocrinology, genetics, ophthalmology, developmental pediatrics and child life services. Pediatric hospitalist and intensivist services are available 24/7. Additional support staff within orthopedics includes sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and orthopedic oncology.
Practitioners at Northern Light Health enjoy:
- A robust benefits package including Paid Time Off and CME allowance.
- Student Loan Reimbursement programs.
- Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
- Flexible schedules and exceptional work/life balance.
- Teaching and research opportunities, if desired.
Qualifications
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility.
- Strong communication skills with a compassionate approach to pediatric patient care.
- Desire to become part of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team.
About Bangor, Maine
Bangor is a vibrant small city within a close commute to miles of beautiful coastline. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks including Acadia National Park. Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, commerce and the arts. Enjoy our talented Bangor Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest continuous operating orchestras in the US and our entertaining Penobscot theater group. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
For confidential consideration, contact:
Amanda Lewis, CPRP, Provider Recruiter
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
207.973.5358
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Which companies sponsor visas for medical doctors in Maine?
The most active sponsors for medical doctor roles in Maine are large integrated health systems: MaineHealth (the state's largest, anchored by Maine Medical Center in Portland), Northern Light Health (headquartered in Brewer with facilities statewide), and Central Maine Healthcare based in Lewiston. Smaller critical access hospitals and federally qualified health centers across rural Maine also sponsor visas, particularly for primary care and internal medicine physicians filling shortage-area positions.
Which visa types are most common for medical doctor roles in Maine?
H-1B and J-1 visas are the two most common pathways for international medical doctors in Maine. The J-1 Conrad 30 waiver is particularly relevant: Maine allocates 30 J-1 waiver slots annually, allowing physicians who completed J-1 exchange programs to remain in the U.S. by committing to three years of service in a designated shortage area. H-1B sponsorship is used by larger health systems for specialty physician roles not tied to shortage-area requirements.
How to find medical doctor visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is a dedicated platform for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles, including medical doctor positions in Maine. You can filter directly by state and role to see current openings at Maine health systems that have a documented history of sponsoring work visas. This saves time compared to manually vetting each employer, since sponsorship willingness is built into the search.
Which cities in Maine have the most medical doctor sponsorship jobs?
Portland sees the highest concentration of physician sponsorship activity, driven by Maine Medical Center and affiliated practices within the MaineHealth network. Bangor is the second major hub, home to several Northern Light Health facilities. Augusta, Lewiston, and Presque Isle also generate openings, particularly for primary care and family medicine. Rural regions including Washington and Aroostook counties actively recruit international physicians for critical access hospitals and community health centers.
Are there state-specific considerations for international medical doctors pursuing jobs in Maine?
Maine participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, and shortage-area designations cover a significant portion of the state, including many rural counties. International physicians must obtain Maine medical licensure, which requires USMLE passage and verification of foreign medical credentials through bodies like the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Maine's aging population and persistent rural physician shortages mean employer demand for internationally trained doctors remains consistently strong across primary care specialties.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical doctor 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.