Physician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Virginia physician jobs draw strong international hiring across Northern Virginia's major health systems, including Inova Health System and VCU Health in Richmond, plus the academic medical centers tied to George Mason and University of Virginia. Federal facilities around the D.C. metro area and rural shortage designations across the Shenandoah Valley expand sponsorship opportunities well beyond urban centers.
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Internal Medicine
The overarching mission of the Department of Internal Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in each facet of its tripartite mission: To educate the physicians and health care professionals of tomorrow, the physicians and health care professionals of today and the community-at-large; To provide superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using state-of-the-art knowledge and resources; and To conduct and disseminate cutting-edge biomedical research and scholarship, with a focus on translational research that can be quickly applied to the care of patients. The Division of Infectious Diseases provides clinical care to patients with all types of infectious processes in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Division of Infectious Disease of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks applicants for new Clinician Educator in the specialty of Infectious Diseases. The qualified individual should be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine. The candidate must qualify for an appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, and have demonstrated expertise in the management of patients with complex infectious disease. She/he must demonstrate experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University. The successful candidate will participate as Clinician-Educator in the teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents and Infectious Disease fellows in inpatient and outpatient settings, will establish outpatient clinics in transplant infectious disease and will contribute to the overall scholarly and research activities of the Division.
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Teaching: Time and effort shall be devoted to teaching and teaching-related activities. This shall include medical students, dental students, graduate students, allied health students, residents, fellows, and colleagues where appropriate. Teaching responsibilities also shall be considered to include preparation of instructional materials, evaluative materials, testing and maintenance of personal professional skills through continuing education, advising and mentoring trainees, and participation in academic reinforcement programs.
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Research: Time and effort shall be devoted to funded research-related activities. Efforts to obtain funding for your research in areas of focus consistent with the mission of the School of Medicine and Department must be demonstrated during your employment. In addition, reasonable scholarly activities, such as publications, presentations at national meetings and participation in appropriate academic organizations, are expected.
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Clinical: Time and effort shall be devoted to the provision of clinical services. You are expected to maintain a practice in Infectious Diseases (ID) to include both inpatient and outpatient service. You are expected to integrate students and residents into this service.
Qualifications:
Board eligible/board certified M.D. (or equivalent M.B.B.S or D.O.) with experience in infectious diseases or a closely related discipline
Minimum of one year of clinical experience with Infectious Diseases
Record of publication and conference dissemination demonstrating expertise in the faculty’s area of research
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience with Infectious Diseases
Salary Range: Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Rebecca Mullin
Contact Email: Rebecca.Mullin@vcuhealth.org
INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Internal Medicine
The overarching mission of the Department of Internal Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in each facet of its tripartite mission: To educate the physicians and health care professionals of tomorrow, the physicians and health care professionals of today and the community-at-large; To provide superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using state-of-the-art knowledge and resources; and To conduct and disseminate cutting-edge biomedical research and scholarship, with a focus on translational research that can be quickly applied to the care of patients. The Division of Infectious Diseases provides clinical care to patients with all types of infectious processes in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Division of Infectious Disease of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks applicants for new Clinician Educator in the specialty of Infectious Diseases. The qualified individual should be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine. The candidate must qualify for an appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, and have demonstrated expertise in the management of patients with complex infectious disease. She/he must demonstrate experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University. The successful candidate will participate as Clinician-Educator in the teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents and Infectious Disease fellows in inpatient and outpatient settings, will establish outpatient clinics in transplant infectious disease and will contribute to the overall scholarly and research activities of the Division.
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Teaching: Time and effort shall be devoted to teaching and teaching-related activities. This shall include medical students, dental students, graduate students, allied health students, residents, fellows, and colleagues where appropriate. Teaching responsibilities also shall be considered to include preparation of instructional materials, evaluative materials, testing and maintenance of personal professional skills through continuing education, advising and mentoring trainees, and participation in academic reinforcement programs.
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Research: Time and effort shall be devoted to funded research-related activities. Efforts to obtain funding for your research in areas of focus consistent with the mission of the School of Medicine and Department must be demonstrated during your employment. In addition, reasonable scholarly activities, such as publications, presentations at national meetings and participation in appropriate academic organizations, are expected.
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Clinical: Time and effort shall be devoted to the provision of clinical services. You are expected to maintain a practice in Infectious Diseases (ID) to include both inpatient and outpatient service. You are expected to integrate students and residents into this service.
Qualifications:
Board eligible/board certified M.D. (or equivalent M.B.B.S or D.O.) with experience in infectious diseases or a closely related discipline
Minimum of one year of clinical experience with Infectious Diseases
Record of publication and conference dissemination demonstrating expertise in the faculty’s area of research
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience with Infectious Diseases
Salary Range: Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Rebecca Mullin
Contact Email: Rebecca.Mullin@vcuhealth.org
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Which companies sponsor visas for physicians in Virginia?
Inova Health System, VCU Health, Sentara Healthcare, UVA Health, and Carilion Clinic are among the most active physician visa sponsors in Virginia. Academic medical centers and large regional health systems tend to have established immigration processes, while federally qualified health centers serving designated shortage areas also regularly sponsor international physicians.
Which visa types are most common for physician roles in Virginia?
The J-1 visa and H-1B visa are the two primary visa categories for foreign physicians in Virginia. J-1 visa waivers through the Conrad 30 program are particularly common, allowing physicians who complete J-1 exchange programs to remain in the U.S. by committing to work in a medically underserved area. H-1B sponsorship is also widely used by large health systems and academic hospitals.
Which cities in Virginia have the most physician sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly the Fairfax and Arlington corridor near D.C., has the highest concentration of physician sponsorship activity given its dense population and large health system presence. Richmond follows closely due to VCU Health and several major regional hospitals. Roanoke, Charlottesville, and rural areas in the Shenandoah Valley also see active recruitment, often tied to underserved area designations.
How to find physician visa sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate filters physician jobs in Virginia specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not sifting through listings where sponsorship isn't confirmed. Search by specialty and location to surface openings at health systems, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers across the state. This is particularly useful for J-1 waiver candidates targeting Conrad 30-eligible shortage area positions.
Are there state-specific considerations for physicians seeking sponsorship in Virginia?
Virginia participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, which allocates up to 30 waivers per year for physicians agreeing to practice in health professional shortage areas. Competition for these slots can be significant, and applications are reviewed by the Virginia Department of Health before federal processing. Physicians targeting rural or underserved areas in Virginia often have stronger sponsorship prospects than those focused solely on urban markets.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician jobs in Virginia?
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.