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General surgeon roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, and many hospital systems sponsor international candidates directly. You'll need ECFMG certification, a completed U.S. residency or fellowship, and state licensure before most employers will file. J-1 visa waiver pathways and EB-2 green cards are both common routes in this specialty.
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Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is seeking a skilled, and compassionate General Surgeon to provide high-quality surgical care to patients across the community. The successful candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of surgical conditions, perform elective and emergency surgical procedures, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care. The General Surgeon will play an important role in advancing surgical services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting Orlando Health's commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
Clinic Locations
Rockledge: 1133 Seminole Dr., Rockledge, FL 32955
Merritt Island: 150 N. Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage adult patients with a broad range of general surgical conditions in the outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings.
- Perform elective and urgent surgical procedures consistent with training, experience and hospital privileges.
- Provide comprehensive perioperative care, including preoperative evaluation, surgical planning, postoperative management and follow-up.
- Participate in emergency general surgery call 5-7 days a month, coordinating timely surgical intervention when clinically indicated.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with emergency medicine physicians, hospitalists, primary care physicians, anesthesiologists, nursing staff and other specialists to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Must be comfortable with Hiatal Hernia Repairs.
Practice Highlights
- Thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system
- Excellent brand recognition, with new patients seeking out Orlando Health for their care.
- Dynamic administration that fosters physician autonomy when it comes to clinical decision making and patient outcomes.
- APP support in the clinic and first assist in the OR.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited General Surgery residency program
- BC or BE in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery
- Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license
- Training and Certification in Robotic Assisted Surgical Procedures
- Open to new and experienced General Surgeons.
Facility Description: Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a medical and surgical healthcare facility located along Florida’s Brevard County Space Coast, offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services. Areas of expertise for our 119-bed hospital include heart and vascular care, spine care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services.
We hold full accreditation from The Joint Commission, including laboratory accreditation, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification from the commission for our specialized spine program. We also earned high performing ratings in two procedures and conditions – hip replacement and knee replacement – from U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024.
Orlando Health Melbourne, along with nearby hospitals in Rockledge and Sebastian, joined Orlando Health in Fall 2024, marking Orlando Health’s entry into Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast region. As part of the Orlando Health family, our patients benefit from a comprehensive network of care.
Awards:
- Hospital Accreditation – The Joint Commission
- Laboratory Accreditation – The Joint Commission accredited lab
- Spine Surgery Certification – The Joint Commission
- High Performing Hospitals – U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, 2024-2025
- Rated high performing in two frequently treated procedures and conditions: hip replacement and knee replacement
- “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2024
- Participant in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) CathPCI Registry® and recognized by ACC in the “Best Hospitals” issue of S. News & World Report
Living in Melbourne
One of the most populous cities in Florida’s Brevard County with about 87,500 residents, Melbourne is a thriving community offering a warm climate, picturesque beaches, and a unique blend of a laid-back lifestyle and hi-tech science and innovation.
With a diverse mix of working professionals, families and retirees calling Melbourne home, the area has a wide variety of housing and rental options with an overall cost of living close to the national average and lower than many Florida cities — including the benefit of no state income tax. A strong sense of community and highly rated schools make Melbourne a great place to raise a family.
Situated along Florida’s “Space Coast,” Melbourne is well-known for its proximity to the Cape Canaveral’s Kennedy Space Center and the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. The city also offers a host of other attractions, including a vibrant arts district; an historic downtown area with restaurants, bars and shops; nearby concert and theater venues; the world-class Brevard Zoo; and beautiful parks and beaches. Its location along the Indian River Lagoon, an estuary that separates the Space Coast from the Atlantic Ocean, provides an abundance of year-round water activities, including surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing and manatee watching.
The Melbourne Orlando International Airport offers flights to several Southeast and Midwest cities as well as the United Kingdom. Convenient driving access to other popular Florida destinations, such as Orlando, and Miami, makes for easy day trips or weekend getaways. Brightline, a high-speed train connecting Orlando and Miami, has plans for a future station in nearby Cocoa for yet another travel option.
Position Summary:
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is seeking a skilled, and compassionate General Surgeon to provide high-quality surgical care to patients across the community. The successful candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of surgical conditions, perform elective and emergency surgical procedures, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care. The General Surgeon will play an important role in advancing surgical services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting Orlando Health's commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
Clinic Locations
Rockledge: 1133 Seminole Dr., Rockledge, FL 32955
Merritt Island: 150 N. Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage adult patients with a broad range of general surgical conditions in the outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings.
- Perform elective and urgent surgical procedures consistent with training, experience and hospital privileges.
- Provide comprehensive perioperative care, including preoperative evaluation, surgical planning, postoperative management and follow-up.
- Participate in emergency general surgery call 5-7 days a month, coordinating timely surgical intervention when clinically indicated.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with emergency medicine physicians, hospitalists, primary care physicians, anesthesiologists, nursing staff and other specialists to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Must be comfortable with Hiatal Hernia Repairs.
Practice Highlights
- Thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system
- Excellent brand recognition, with new patients seeking out Orlando Health for their care.
- Dynamic administration that fosters physician autonomy when it comes to clinical decision making and patient outcomes.
- APP support in the clinic and first assist in the OR.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited General Surgery residency program
- BC or BE in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery
- Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license
- Training and Certification in Robotic Assisted Surgical Procedures
- Open to new and experienced General Surgeons.
Facility Description: Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a medical and surgical healthcare facility located along Florida’s Brevard County Space Coast, offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services. Areas of expertise for our 119-bed hospital include heart and vascular care, spine care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services.
We hold full accreditation from The Joint Commission, including laboratory accreditation, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification from the commission for our specialized spine program. We also earned high performing ratings in two procedures and conditions – hip replacement and knee replacement – from U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024.
Orlando Health Melbourne, along with nearby hospitals in Rockledge and Sebastian, joined Orlando Health in Fall 2024, marking Orlando Health’s entry into Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast region. As part of the Orlando Health family, our patients benefit from a comprehensive network of care.
Awards:
- Hospital Accreditation – The Joint Commission
- Laboratory Accreditation – The Joint Commission accredited lab
- Spine Surgery Certification – The Joint Commission
- High Performing Hospitals – U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, 2024-2025
- Rated high performing in two frequently treated procedures and conditions: hip replacement and knee replacement
- “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2024
- Participant in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) CathPCI Registry® and recognized by ACC in the “Best Hospitals” issue of S. News & World Report
Living in Melbourne
One of the most populous cities in Florida’s Brevard County with about 87,500 residents, Melbourne is a thriving community offering a warm climate, picturesque beaches, and a unique blend of a laid-back lifestyle and hi-tech science and innovation.
With a diverse mix of working professionals, families and retirees calling Melbourne home, the area has a wide variety of housing and rental options with an overall cost of living close to the national average and lower than many Florida cities — including the benefit of no state income tax. A strong sense of community and highly rated schools make Melbourne a great place to raise a family.
Situated along Florida’s “Space Coast,” Melbourne is well-known for its proximity to the Cape Canaveral’s Kennedy Space Center and the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. The city also offers a host of other attractions, including a vibrant arts district; an historic downtown area with restaurants, bars and shops; nearby concert and theater venues; the world-class Brevard Zoo; and beautiful parks and beaches. Its location along the Indian River Lagoon, an estuary that separates the Space Coast from the Atlantic Ocean, provides an abundance of year-round water activities, including surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing and manatee watching.
The Melbourne Orlando International Airport offers flights to several Southeast and Midwest cities as well as the United Kingdom. Convenient driving access to other popular Florida destinations, such as Orlando, and Miami, makes for easy day trips or weekend getaways. Brightline, a high-speed train connecting Orlando and Miami, has plans for a future station in nearby Cocoa for yet another travel option.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding General Surgeon Jobs
Secure your ECFMG certification early
Most hospital credentialing committees won't advance an international surgeon through hiring without active ECFMG certification on file. Start the verification process well before residency completion, as delays in primary-source verification routinely push sponsorship timelines back by months.
Target hospitals with J-1 waiver Conrad 30 slots
If you completed U.S. residency on a J-1, the Conrad 30 program lets states sponsor waivers for surgeons who commit to underserved areas. HPSA-designated facilities file directly with the state health department, and surgery specialties often face less competition than primary care for available slots.
Distinguish your surgical subspecialty in applications
H-1B petitions for surgeons are strengthened when the job description ties your subspecialty training to specific clinical needs at that facility. A general surgery title covering hepatobiliary, colorectal, or trauma cases requires a more tailored specialty occupation argument than a broad posting.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate for hospital systems and surgical groups with verified LCA filing history for physician roles. Targeting employers who've filed before saves time, since their credentialing and legal teams already understand the H-1B process for clinical hires.
Ask your employer to file PERM early for EB-2
Hospital employers can initiate PERM labor certification while you're on H-1B status, locking in an earlier priority date. For surgeons from India or China, priority date backlogs under EB-2 make early filing a material factor in long-term status planning, not an afterthought.
Confirm state licensure requirements before the LCA is filed
DOL requires a certified LCA before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition, and several states won't issue a full surgical license until you have an employer of record. Coordinate your licensing board timeline with your employer's legal team so the LCA certification and license approval don't block each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a general surgeon role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. General surgery requires a medical degree and completion of an accredited surgical residency, satisfying the specialty occupation definition under USCIS standards. The job inherently requires a specific, advanced degree in medicine, so H-1B petitions for this role face relatively low specialty occupation challenge risk compared to roles where the degree requirement is less direct.
Do I need to complete U.S. residency before an employer can sponsor me?
In practice, yes. Hospitals require ECFMG certification and completion of an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship before credentialing a surgeon for privileges. Without privileges, there's no job offer to anchor the visa petition. Foreign-trained surgeons who haven't completed U.S. residency generally can't secure a qualifying position for H-1B sponsorship in this field.
What happens to my H-1B status if my hospital employer changes ownership or merges?
If the acquiring entity qualifies as a successor-in-interest under USCIS guidance, your existing H-1B petition may remain valid without refiling. If the legal employer of record changes in a way that isn't a clean successor relationship, your employer needs to file an amended or new H-1B petition. Confirm this with your hospital's immigration counsel immediately when any acquisition is announced.
Can I work at multiple hospital campuses or affiliated surgery centers on one H-1B?
Only if all worksites are covered by an LCA listing those locations. If you're assigned to a facility not on the original LCA, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with an updated LCA before you begin working there. This is a common compliance gap for surgeons who rotate across a health system's affiliated sites.
Where can I find hospital systems and surgical groups that actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for physician and surgical roles, so you can focus your applications on health systems that have already navigated the process. This is especially useful for identifying regional medical centers and academic hospitals that sponsor international surgeons but don't advertise that fact prominently in job postings.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored General Surgeon 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.