Physician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Physician visa sponsorship jobs in Maine are concentrated with health systems like MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Acadia Hospital, with demand across Portland, Bangor, and rural communities facing persistent provider shortages. Maine's federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas create steady hiring pipelines for international physicians across primary care, psychiatry, and hospital medicine.
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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 physicians in Maine?
MaineHealth and Northern Light Health are the two largest health systems in Maine and have established histories of sponsoring visas for physicians. Smaller employers including Penobscot Community Health Care, Down East Community Hospital, and various federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across rural Maine also sponsor international physicians, particularly for primary care and psychiatry roles in underserved areas.
Which visa types are most common for physician roles in Maine?
The J-1 visa through the Exchange Visitor Program is widely used for physicians completing residency or fellowship training in Maine. The H-1B visa is the primary route for employed physicians after training. Physicians working in Health Professional Shortage Areas may qualify for a J-1 visa waiver through the Conrad 30 program, allowing them to remain in the U.S. with an employer-sponsored H-1B.
Which cities in Maine have the most physician sponsorship jobs?
Portland is Maine's largest city and home to Maine Medical Center, the state's busiest hospital, making it the top market for physician sponsorship opportunities. Bangor is the second major hub, anchored by Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Beyond these cities, rural areas including Presque Isle, Machias, and Calais have consistent demand due to federally designated provider shortage designations.
How to find physician visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate filters physician roles in Maine specifically by visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through listings that don't apply to international candidates. Given Maine's concentration of sponsorship activity within a small number of large health systems, searching by employer type alongside location on Migrate Mate helps identify both urban hospital roles and rural FQHC positions that actively support H-1B visa and J-1 visa waiver candidates.
Are there state-specific considerations for physicians seeking sponsorship in Maine?
Maine participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, which allows up to 30 J-1 physicians per year to obtain waivers by committing to work in underserved areas of the state for at least three years. The Maine Office of Rural Health and Primary Care administers the program and coordinates with the Maine Bureau of Medical Services. Physicians in shortage-designated areas often find that rural Maine employers are more flexible with sponsorship support than urban counterparts nationally.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician 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.