Associate Professor of Medicine Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Associate Professor of Medicine roles at U.S. medical schools and academic health systems routinely qualify for H-1B visa specialty occupation sponsorship, with many institutions also filing EB-1B or EB-2 green card petitions. Research-heavy positions may open a path to NIW self-sponsorship. Cap-exempt status at universities removes the lottery entirely.
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UofL Hospital - ULP - AMG
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
Position Description
The University of Louisville Department of Medicine Division of Palliative Medicine has a wonderful opportunity for a full-time physician with an interest in academic palliative medicine.
Responsibilities include a mix of clinical care, education, and/or clinical research opportunities within an academic setting. Primary clinical responsibilities include staffing our inpatient consultation service at UofL Health-Jewish Hospital, UofL Health-Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and/or University Hospital along with the option for outpatient clinics in a teaching setting.
Physicians may work with an established team of individuals - palliative medicine fellow; chaplain, psychologist, and nurse practitioner; house-staff and students. Candidates should be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Candidates who have completed fellowships in Palliative Medicine preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.
About us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.
Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients with the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.
As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care.
UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
Additional Job Description:
Education
- Medical Doctorate degree
Experience
- Epic EMR experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Licensure
- Physician license for state of Kentucky
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certification
Primary Location:
UofL Hospital - ULP - AMG
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:
Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
Position Description
The University of Louisville Department of Medicine Division of Palliative Medicine has a wonderful opportunity for a full-time physician with an interest in academic palliative medicine.
Responsibilities include a mix of clinical care, education, and/or clinical research opportunities within an academic setting. Primary clinical responsibilities include staffing our inpatient consultation service at UofL Health-Jewish Hospital, UofL Health-Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and/or University Hospital along with the option for outpatient clinics in a teaching setting.
Physicians may work with an established team of individuals - palliative medicine fellow; chaplain, psychologist, and nurse practitioner; house-staff and students. Candidates should be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Candidates who have completed fellowships in Palliative Medicine preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.
About us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.
Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients with the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.
As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care.
UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
Additional Job Description:
Education
- Medical Doctorate degree
Experience
- Epic EMR experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Licensure
- Physician license for state of Kentucky
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certification
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Associate Professor of Medicine Jobs
Align your CV to U.S. academic standards
U.S. academic medical centers evaluate candidates through a faculty affairs lens, not a clinical CV format. Restructure your record to highlight peer-reviewed publications, grant funding, teaching responsibilities, and academic appointments before you apply.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Medical schools, academic health systems affiliated with universities, and nonprofit research hospitals qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. That means no lottery, no annual cap, and petitions filed any time of year with USCIS.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your rank and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or III postsecondary teacher wage in your metro area before you discuss compensation.
Use Migrate Mate to identify active LCA sponsors
Academic medical centers vary significantly in how often they file LCAs for faculty roles. Search Migrate Mate to surface institutions with verified H-1B LCA filing history for Associate Professor positions, so you're prioritizing employers already set up to sponsor.
Ask HR whether EB-1B or NIW filing is standard
Many research-intensive academic health systems bundle an H-1B with a concurrent EB-1B or EB-2 NIW green card petition for faculty hires. Ask during the offer stage whether the institution's standard package includes green card sponsorship and which category they typically file.
Get your credentials evaluated before the PERM or LCA stage
If your medical degree is from outside the U.S., your employer's immigration counsel will need a credential evaluation for the PERM labor certification or LCA filing. Commission a NACES-member evaluation early so it doesn't delay your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Professor of Medicine role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Associate Professor of Medicine roles require at minimum a medical degree plus residency, fellowship, or equivalent postgraduate training in a specific discipline. USCIS consistently treats academic physician-faculty positions as specialty occupations because the degree requirement is both specific and directly related to the duties of the role.
Do I need to go through the H-1B lottery for a faculty position at a medical school?
No. Medical schools and academic health systems affiliated with accredited universities are cap-exempt employers under the H-1B rules. Your employer files the I-129 petition with USCIS at any point in the year, and there's no lottery. This is one of the most practical advantages of pursuing a faculty track over a private-practice or corporate role.
Can I self-petition for a green card as an Associate Professor of Medicine?
Yes, in some cases. If your research has national impact, an EB-2 National Interest Waiver allows you to self-petition without an employer sponsor or PERM labor certification. Faculty with significant publications, clinical trial leadership, or public health contributions often qualify. The EB-1B extraordinary researcher category is employer-filed but bypasses PERM, which many academic institutions prefer for senior faculty hires.
How do I find academic medical centers that actively sponsor H-1B visas for faculty roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Associate Professor of Medicine positions at institutions with verified sponsorship history. Not every academic health system sponsors at the same rate, and Migrate Mate surfaces employers with actual LCA filing records for faculty-level roles so you can focus your applications accordingly.
Does a foreign medical degree satisfy the specialty occupation degree requirement for an H-1B?
It can, but it must be evaluated. USCIS requires that a foreign medical degree be assessed by a NACES-member credential evaluation agency to confirm U.S. equivalency. A degree evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. M.D. or D.O. satisfies the requirement. If your degree evaluates below that threshold, additional postgraduate training or a U.S. licensure pathway may be needed to support the petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Professor of Medicine jobs?
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.