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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Overview

Open Jobs271+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type96% On-site
Salary Range$267K – $321K
Top LocationLynchburg, VA
Most JobsCentra Health

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University of Virginia
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician
University of Virginia
Culpeper, Virginia
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

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Sentara
Interventional Pain Management Physician
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Sentara
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Interventional Pain Management Physician
Sentara
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
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None
10,000+

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ChenMed
Primary Care Physician
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ChenMed
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Primary Care Physician
ChenMed
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$221,141/yr - $315,915/yr
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None
5,001-10,000

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Sentara Health
Obesity Medicine Physician
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Sentara Health
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Obesity Medicine Physician
Sentara Health
Norfolk, Virginia
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Other

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Centra Health
Faculty Physician
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Centra Health
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Faculty Physician
Centra Health
Lynchburg, Virginia
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Physician Job Roles in Virginia

Healthcare Administration253 jobs
Physicians241 jobs
Medical Specialists223 jobs
Nursing139 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing98 jobs
Clinical Support21 jobs
Teaching & Instruction19 jobs
Allied Health18 jobs
Mental & Behavioral Health13 jobs
Radiology / Imaging3 jobs

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Physician Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

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 and H-1B are the two primary visa categories for foreign physicians in Virginia. J-1 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.

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