Medical Officer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Medical officer jobs in Pennsylvania draw from the state's dense network of academic health systems, including UPMC in Pittsburgh, Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, and Geisinger Health across central Pennsylvania. International candidates pursuing visa sponsorship will find active hiring across hospital medicine, occupational health, and public health sectors throughout the state.
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Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Job Title: Chief Medical Officer
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Shift: Monday - Friday, Day Shift
Locations: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital - Darby, PA and Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, DE
Position Purpose
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides service to the medical staff and hospital leadership for the Market in order to assist them in fulfilling their mission, plans and objectives which includes their responsibilities to the patient and the community for the provision of quality and cost-effective care. This position has impact on the quality and financial outcomes of clinical and operational departments throughout the Market.
In all roles and activities, it is anticipated that the CMO will network and build consensus, collaborate, and problem solve. This position will play a key role in the implementation of strategic and operating plans as well as service line development, in particular the strategies for physician relationships and service line development. These activities and initiatives shall be accomplished through the existing and revised formal medical staff structures/committees, Medical Group/Health Network and voluntary medical staff multi-facility physician task forces, committees as well as the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) and Executive Team meetings and informative relationships.
As a Chief Medical Officer, you will:
- Provides an effective bridge between Market management staff and facilities medical staffs to create superior relationships with physicians and to secure physician input into major decisions.
- Directly responsible to the CCO for centralized medical staff functions such as medical staff development plan and recruitment, and to the Market President and other members of the Executive Team for medical directorships and all physician relationship activities.
- Supports the formal medical staff function at all facilities.
- May chair committees as is appropriate. Works closely with the Market President and Medical Staff President.
- Holds self out as a resource in dealing with difficult medical staff decisions.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the physician Continuous Quality Improvement process throughout the Market, provides for the functioning and effectiveness of quality improvement systems to include internal and external operating systems that affect the delivery of physician care within the Market.
- Sets a universal standard for the delivery of patient care. Is the leader in the setting of goals and improvement plans for all Trinity Health quality standards.
- Participates and assists in the development of plans and implementation in all service line and patient care competency development.
- Promotes all programs and services to referring physicians.
- Educates physicians and office personnel on all aspects of the Market. Is a resource and problem solver when service issues arise.
- Works with the President of the facility medical staff to provide leadership development opportunities, set goals and objectives for development of key medical staff for the Market and is a role model for changing behavior and creating opportunities for better understanding by medical leadership of business and strategic operations of the Market.
- Works directly with the CCO at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic in bridging the clinical arena of the Market to the development of Trinity Health standards of performance and Trinity Health policy.
- Creates unity among the facility medical staffs and where appropriate seeks ways to collaborate and combine operations to effect greater teamwork.
- Supervises and manages the medical affairs division to ensure achievement of objectives in a cost-effective manner and to ensure the continued improvement of physician/physician, and physician/administration and physician/community relationships.
- Participates with the Senior Leadership Team of the Market in all Managed Care strategies and negotiations.
- Participates in Senior Leadership Team meetings and is a member of Executive Leadership.
- Provides leadership to assigned teams and is a resource to them for problem solving and physician input.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited medical school (MD or DO is required) and completed an accredited residency program in a medical specialty.
- Board certification in field of specialty and agree to maintain such Board Certification through tenure of employment.
- Board certification is required in an ABMS Board.
- Graduate from an accredited university with a Master's in Business Administration, a Masters in Healthcare Administration or related field preferred.
- Ability to work in a complex matrix reporting environment.
- Proven leader with minimum of 15 years in clinical practice and 5 years executive leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and implement quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead medical staff quality initiatives.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively discuss quality issues and performance and to foster culture of the Market and Trinity Health. Strong leadership/influencing skills are required with the ability to work effectively within a Market and influence others and achieve results.
- Advanced interpersonal, management and organizational skills are necessary. A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, values and guiding behaviors of Trinity Health.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program
About us:
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.
For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Which companies sponsor visas for medical officers in Pennsylvania?
UPMC, Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and Geisinger Health are among the most active sponsors for medical officer roles in Pennsylvania. Large integrated health systems generally have dedicated immigration teams and established sponsorship processes for clinical and non-clinical physician roles. Occupational health contractors and public health agencies tied to state government also sponsor internationally trained medical officers.
Which visa types realistically fit medical officer roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B visa is the most common path, as medical officer roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. H-1B status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six, though it is subject to an annual cap and selection process. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, and Chilean or Singaporean nationals may be eligible for the H-1B1 visa. J-1 visa exchange visitor programs apply in research or teaching contexts through a designated sponsor organization. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards are also pursued by many medical officers over time.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most medical officer sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia leads the state for medical officer sponsorship, anchored by Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health across its hospital corridor. Pittsburgh is a strong second market, driven heavily by UPMC's expansive system. Hershey and Danville support active hiring through Penn State Health and Geisinger respectively. Allentown and Scranton have growing regional health systems that periodically sponsor for medical officer and occupational health physician roles.
How to find medical officer visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate lists medical officer roles in Pennsylvania filtered to employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on positions where sponsorship is already established rather than asking cold. Searching by city within the platform lets you target Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or regional markets specifically. Medical officers with specialty training in occupational health, hospital medicine, or public health will find the most active listings within Pennsylvania's large academic health systems.
Are there state-specific factors that affect medical officer visa sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's concentration of large academic medical centers creates a sponsorship environment that is generally more experienced with international physician hiring than smaller states. UPMC alone operates dozens of facilities, giving it the infrastructure to manage complex immigration filings. Pennsylvania also has a significant occupational health sector tied to its manufacturing and logistics industries, where medical officers serve employer health programs. State licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine is a prerequisite that runs parallel to any visa process.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical officer 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.