Physician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina
North Carolina's physician job market spans major academic medical centers like Duke Health, UNC Health, and Atrium Health, alongside growing regional hospital networks in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham. International physicians will find active visa sponsorship across primary care, hospitalist, and specialty roles, particularly in medically underserved rural areas where employer-sponsored immigration support is common.
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Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Hematology/Oncology Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Johnston - Smithfield, NC
UNC Health is seeking a Hematology/Oncology physician to join the COC-accredited oncology program at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, North Carolina. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered oncology care in a close-knit community setting, while remaining connected with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the nation’s leading NCI-designated cancer centers.
Opportunity Highlights
- Full-time Hematology/Oncology physician opportunity
- Primary practice location in Smithfield, NC
- Alignment with academic best practices—all within a flexible, community focused practice environment.
- Opportunity to help support the continued development of oncology services in Johnston County
- Collaboration with the broader UNC Health Cancer Service Line
- Join a growing oncology program serving Smithfield and the rapidly expanding communities of Johnston County.
- Evidence based treatment approaches
- Access to subspecialty consultation and multidisciplinary tumor boards
- Clinicians benefit from meaningful autonomy, strong local leadership, and the ability to build deep, longitudinal patient relationships while remaining part of a highly integrated academic cancer network.
- Supportive and collaborative culture where mutual respect, professional growth, and contributions of every team member are valued
Required Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent
- Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology
For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu or call 336-710-7986.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. Active member of the Rex Hospital Medical Staff, including meeting the Board Certification requirements.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- MD; DEA
- BLS
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Prefer prior experience in Oncology.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.
Reasoning Ability
High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in area of specialty.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: Hematology Oncology Smithfield
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Hematology/Oncology Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Johnston - Smithfield, NC
UNC Health is seeking a Hematology/Oncology physician to join the COC-accredited oncology program at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, North Carolina. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered oncology care in a close-knit community setting, while remaining connected with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the nation’s leading NCI-designated cancer centers.
Opportunity Highlights
- Full-time Hematology/Oncology physician opportunity
- Primary practice location in Smithfield, NC
- Alignment with academic best practices—all within a flexible, community focused practice environment.
- Opportunity to help support the continued development of oncology services in Johnston County
- Collaboration with the broader UNC Health Cancer Service Line
- Join a growing oncology program serving Smithfield and the rapidly expanding communities of Johnston County.
- Evidence based treatment approaches
- Access to subspecialty consultation and multidisciplinary tumor boards
- Clinicians benefit from meaningful autonomy, strong local leadership, and the ability to build deep, longitudinal patient relationships while remaining part of a highly integrated academic cancer network.
- Supportive and collaborative culture where mutual respect, professional growth, and contributions of every team member are valued
Required Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent
- Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology
For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu or call 336-710-7986.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. Active member of the Rex Hospital Medical Staff, including meeting the Board Certification requirements.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- MD; DEA
- BLS
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Prefer prior experience in Oncology.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.
Reasoning Ability
High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in area of specialty.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: Hematology Oncology Smithfield
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Which companies sponsor visas for physicians in North Carolina?
Duke Health, UNC Health Care, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Novant Health, and WakeMed are among the most active physician sponsors in North Carolina. Federally Qualified Health Centers across rural counties, including those in the western mountains and eastern coastal plain, also sponsor international physicians, particularly under J-1 visa Conrad 30 waivers tied to underserved area placements.
Which visa types are most common for physician roles in North Carolina?
The J-1 Conrad 30 waiver and the H-1B visa are the two most common pathways for international physicians in North Carolina. J-1 waiver positions require a three-year service commitment in a Health Professional Shortage Area or Medically Underserved Area. The H-1B is cap-subject but frequently used by large hospital systems and academic medical centers for specialist and faculty roles.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most physician sponsorship jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro account for the highest concentration of physician sponsorship opportunities, driven by large hospital systems and growing urban populations. Durham stands out for academic medicine through Duke Health and UNC Health. Rural areas across the eastern Coastal Plain and Appalachian counties also post sponsored positions, particularly for primary care and internal medicine physicians seeking J-1 waivers.
How to find physician visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate filters physician roles specifically to North Carolina employers who sponsor work visas, saving you from sorting through listings that offer no immigration support. Search by specialty and city to surface opportunities at health systems like Duke, Novant, and UNC Health, as well as rural FQHC positions that qualify for J-1 Conrad 30 waivers. Creating an account lets you track new postings as they go live.
Are there state-specific considerations for physicians seeking visa sponsorship in North Carolina?
North Carolina participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, which allocates up to 30 waivers annually for international medical graduates who commit to working in underserved areas. The state Medical Board requires ECFMG certification and a valid USMLE sequence for licensure. Physicians targeting academic roles should note that Duke, UNC, and Wake Forest have established international faculty hiring pipelines that are familiar with H-1B and O-1 visa sponsorship processes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician jobs in North Carolina?
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.