Hospitalist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's hospitalist market is anchored by major health systems including UPMC, Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Geisinger, all with established histories of sponsoring international physicians. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh concentrate the highest volume of inpatient medicine openings, while Hershey and Danville offer academic medical center opportunities for internationally trained hospitalists seeking H-1B visa or J-1 visa pathways.
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INTRODUCTION
Pediatric Hospitalist
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is recruiting a Pediatric Hospitalist.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Join a group of 3 other dedicated pediatricians
- Coverage for Level 1 Newborn Nursery, Inpatient General Pediatric patients, and ED consults
- Level 2 NICU on site with 24/7 coverage by neonatologists/NNPs
- Community Hospital within a larger health system that has support of Children’s Hospital
- Shifts include daytime rounding at the hospital and overnight home call
- Teaching hospital with a family medicine residency program and medical students
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BC/BE in General Pediatrics. Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine experience preferred, certification not required
- MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Participation in teaching and engagement with division’s quality improvement
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
- Competitive compensation and benefits including quality and productivity bonuses
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- CME funds
- Commitment to patient safety in a team approach model
- Experienced colleagues and collaborative leadership
LOCATION
Location: US:PA:Reading
WORK TYPE
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 7a-7p; 7p-7a
RECRUITER CONTACT
Please contact Kristen Brannen at kbrannen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
AREA HIGHLIGHTS
Berks County maintains a perfect balance of urban, rural and suburban settings. Our community offers diverse outdoor and cultural activities, outstanding schools and quality of life with easy accessibility to shore points, airports and major metro areas, such as Philadelphia, Washington, DC and New York City.
ABOUT PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH
Penn State Health St. Joseph is a non-profit network consisting of St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Downtown Reading Campus, St. Joseph Medical Group and St. Joseph Provider Hospital Organization (PHO). Founded in 1873 by the Sisters of St. Francis, the network provides a full-range of outpatient and inpatient diagnostic, medical and surgical services. The 380,000 sq. ft., 212-bed state-of-the-art hospital and health campus opened in late 2006 on 40 acres in Bern Township. In 2015, St. Joseph Regional Health Network was the first member to transition into Penn State Health, a newly-created non-profit entity of Penn State University.
Routinely ranked among the Top 50 Heart Hospitals in the country in quality metrics, St. Joseph also is nationally certified as a Center of Excellence in Chest Pain, Stroke and Heart Failure. Nursing care at St. Joseph also has earned the distinction as a “Pathways to Excellence” accredited facility.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
BENEFITS
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?
WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.
DISCLAIMER
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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Which companies sponsor visas for hospitalists in Pennsylvania?
The most active sponsors in Pennsylvania include UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Tower Health, WellSpan Health, and Geisinger. These large health systems regularly file H-1B petitions for hospitalist roles and have dedicated international recruitment processes. Smaller community hospitals in Pennsylvania also sponsor, but the volume is significantly higher at these major systems.
Which visa types are most common for hospitalist roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B is the most common visa for hospitalists in Pennsylvania, as the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a medical degree. J-1 waivers through the Conrad 30 program are also widely used, particularly for physicians willing to commit to underserved areas. Pennsylvania's Conrad 30 slots fill quickly each year, so timing applications early matters.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most hospitalist sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh generate the greatest concentration of hospitalist sponsorship opportunities, driven by their dense networks of academic medical centers and community hospitals. Hershey (Penn State Health), Danville (Geisinger), and Allentown (Lehigh Valley Health Network) also produce consistent openings. Rural and underserved communities across central and western Pennsylvania often have stronger J-1 waiver availability due to designated shortage area classifications.
How to find hospitalist visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters hospitalist roles specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search Pennsylvania openings without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. Because hospitalist demand is high across Pennsylvania health systems, new sponsored roles appear regularly. Using Migrate Mate lets you track openings at UPMC, Penn Medicine, Geisinger, and other major systems in one place, filtered to roles that explicitly offer sponsorship.
Are there state-specific considerations for hospitalists pursuing visa sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, which allows international medical graduates to convert J-1 status to H-1B by committing to practice in underserved areas for at least three years. The state's high concentration of academic medical centers also means many hospitalist positions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B roles, allowing year-round filing outside the annual lottery. ECFMG certification and USMLE completion remain prerequisites regardless of visa pathway.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored hospitalist jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.