Medical Doctor Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Dakota
North Dakota's medical doctor job market is anchored by large health systems like Sanford Health and Essentia Health, with Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks serving as the main hiring hubs. Rural physician shortages across the state mean international doctors are actively recruited, and many positions come with visa sponsorship as a standard part of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: ND, Fargo
Specialty: Physical Medicine
Visas Accepted: N/A
Practice Details
Sanford Health has an opening for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians – multiple positions available – to provide medical care to patients of Fargo, ND and the surrounding area. M.D., or equivalent foreign medical degree, as well as completion of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Dakota and BC/BE.
Compensation Package
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
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Location: ND, Fargo
Specialty: Pediatrics - Physical Medicine & Rehab
Visas Accepted: H1B
Practice Details
Clinic-based practice with hospital consults throughout the Children's Hospital (NICU, Peds, PICU) with outreach opportunities
Support Peds Coordinated Treatment Centers for diagnoses: Brain Injury, Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Neurodevelopmental, Myelodysplasia, and Cerebral Palsy
Ability to provide botox procedures with nitrous, propofol, mod sedation with ARU staff and anesthesia
Sanford Health South University Medical Center rehab unit is a 21 bed CARF accredited unit with average daily census 17.4. We serve adolescents and adults in both general rehab and brain injury.
Call will be one in four weekends.
Region’s only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
Compensation Package
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
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The Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community of 250,000 people that offers high quality of life and low cost of living. Outstanding schools, a vibrant business community, a thriving downtown district, cultural activities, and a wide variety of sports and recreation are just a few of the many reasons people love to call the Fargo area home.
Job Function: Physicians
Req Number: R-0256423
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sanford and its affiliate brands have consistently operated under the principle of equal treatment for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, in regard to public assistance or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.
Location: ND, Fargo
Specialty: Physical Medicine
Visas Accepted: N/A
Practice Details
Sanford Health has an opening for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians – multiple positions available – to provide medical care to patients of Fargo, ND and the surrounding area. M.D., or equivalent foreign medical degree, as well as completion of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Dakota and BC/BE.
Compensation Package
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
About this Community
Location: ND, Fargo
Specialty: Pediatrics - Physical Medicine & Rehab
Visas Accepted: H1B
Practice Details
Clinic-based practice with hospital consults throughout the Children's Hospital (NICU, Peds, PICU) with outreach opportunities
Support Peds Coordinated Treatment Centers for diagnoses: Brain Injury, Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Neurodevelopmental, Myelodysplasia, and Cerebral Palsy
Ability to provide botox procedures with nitrous, propofol, mod sedation with ARU staff and anesthesia
Sanford Health South University Medical Center rehab unit is a 21 bed CARF accredited unit with average daily census 17.4. We serve adolescents and adults in both general rehab and brain injury.
Call will be one in four weekends.
Region’s only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
Compensation Package
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
About this Community
The Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community of 250,000 people that offers high quality of life and low cost of living. Outstanding schools, a vibrant business community, a thriving downtown district, cultural activities, and a wide variety of sports and recreation are just a few of the many reasons people love to call the Fargo area home.
Job Function: Physicians
Req Number: R-0256423
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sanford and its affiliate brands have consistently operated under the principle of equal treatment for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, in regard to public assistance or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Which companies sponsor visas for medical doctors in North Dakota?
Sanford Health and Essentia Health are the largest sponsors of physician visas in North Dakota, with facilities across Fargo, Bismarck, and smaller communities. Altru Health System in Grand Forks and various critical access hospitals in rural areas also sponsor international physicians regularly. Large multi-site health systems tend to have established immigration processes and in-house HR support for visa petitions.
Which visa types are most common for medical doctor roles in North Dakota?
The J-1 and H-1B are the two most common visa categories for international physicians in North Dakota. J-1 visas are widely used for residency and fellowship training, but require completing a two-year home residency requirement unless a waiver is obtained. H-1B visas are common for attending physician roles. Foreign medical graduates who obtain a J-1 waiver through a Conrad 30 slot can convert to H-1B status with a sponsoring employer.
Which cities in North Dakota have the most medical doctor sponsorship jobs?
Fargo has the highest concentration of physician sponsorship jobs, driven by Sanford Health's flagship hospital and multiple specialty clinics. Bismarck is the second-largest market, with Sanford Bismarck and CHI St. Alexius Health both recruiting internationally. Grand Forks, anchored by Altru Health System and close proximity to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, also sees consistent physician hiring activity.
How to find medical doctor visa sponsorship jobs in North Dakota?
Migrate Mate filters physician job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify North Dakota roles where employers are actively supporting international candidates. Rather than sorting through general job boards, you can search medical doctor positions in North Dakota directly on Migrate Mate and focus your applications on employers who have already indicated sponsorship willingness.
Are there state-specific considerations for international medical doctors seeking work in North Dakota?
North Dakota participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, which allows foreign medical graduates who completed J-1-sponsored training to obtain a waiver of the two-year home residency requirement by committing to practice in a federally designated underserved area for at least three years. The state has a genuine need for physicians in rural and frontier communities, and the North Dakota Department of Health administers waiver slots annually. Physicians should confirm licensure requirements with the North Dakota Board of Medicine separately.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical doctor jobs in North Dakota?
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.
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