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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MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford/ Sanford Emergency Department is seeking a full-time Physician Associate to expand our current ED PA program. This provider will work alongside our Emergency Department Physicians to provide care in our emergency departments in Biddeford and Sanford, along with providing care in our CDU (Observation Unit). Come join our excellent team of dedicated providers!
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited Physician Associate program.
- Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
- Experience in Emergency Medicine/EMS is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to effectively triage, organize and prioritize.
- Ability to function as part of a team.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
This position offers:
- Collaborative, team approach to patient care.
- Fully integrated Epic EMR.
- Competitive compensation package including, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance if qualified, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement plan with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, paid family leave, and more.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums. The annual salary range for this position at a 1.00 FTE is $128,177 to $165,876.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford/ Sanford Emergency Department is seeking a full-time Physician Associate to expand our current ED PA program. This provider will work alongside our Emergency Department Physicians to provide care in our emergency departments in Biddeford and Sanford, along with providing care in our CDU (Observation Unit). Come join our excellent team of dedicated providers!
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited Physician Associate program.
- Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
- Experience in Emergency Medicine/EMS is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to effectively triage, organize and prioritize.
- Ability to function as part of a team.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
This position offers:
- Collaborative, team approach to patient care.
- Fully integrated Epic EMR.
- Competitive compensation package including, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance if qualified, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement plan with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, paid family leave, and more.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums. The annual salary range for this position at a 1.00 FTE is $128,177 to $165,876.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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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.