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Hospitalists are among the most actively sponsored physician specialties in the U.S., with hospital systems, academic medical centers, and staffing groups like Sound Physicians, TeamHealth, and IPC Healthcare filing H-1B visa and J-1 visa waiver petitions to fill persistent inpatient medicine shortages nationwide. Cap-exempt H-1B filing at nonprofit and university-affiliated hospitals means petitions are processed year-round, and Conrad 30 J-1 waivers provide a direct pathway to green card sponsorship after a three-year service commitment in an underserved area.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: 30009045 Allina Health Hospitalist River Falls
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Every Other
Job Profile Summary: Serves as the patient's primary physician during hospitalization. Provider is responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Provides general medical care for hospitalized patients and performs procedures in the inpatient setting.
Job Description:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Provides general medical care for hospitalized patients, and performs procedures in the inpatient setting. Serves as the patient's primary physician during hospitalization.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or workflows.
- May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
Job Requirements
- MD, DO, or foreign equivalency training required
- BE/BC with ABMS or AOA in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required
- Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and hospital privileges
- Licensed Physician - WI upon hire required
- ACLS/BLS - required upon hire
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description:
Practice Details:
- 3 Hospitalist team
- Excellian, our EMR, is a software product from Epic and is considered one of the most comprehensive systems in the nation.
- You will be based out of River Falls Hospital, but with the ability to cover at additional locations, as needed.
- Full time position with day/evening coverage, 7/7 schedule
About this location:
River Falls Area Hospital
1629 E Division Street
River Falls, WI 54022
River Falls Hospital is a critical access hospital in River Falls, Wisconsin, and part of the Allina Health system. It provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and 24/7 emergency services, along with specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer services. The hospital is committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality care close to home for patients in western Wisconsin and neighboring Minnesota communities.
About Allina Health:
A major regional health system. With a team 27,000 strong, Allina Health operates 12 hospitals, more than 60 clinics, and 100+ specialty care sites.
Commitment to communities. Allina Health has a 140-year connection to our diverse communities. We make a difference through local health initiatives, volunteerism, and revitalization efforts in the places where we operate.
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $350,100 to $366,400 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Department: 30009045 Allina Health Hospitalist River Falls
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Every Other
Job Profile Summary: Serves as the patient's primary physician during hospitalization. Provider is responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Provides general medical care for hospitalized patients and performs procedures in the inpatient setting.
Job Description:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Provides general medical care for hospitalized patients, and performs procedures in the inpatient setting. Serves as the patient's primary physician during hospitalization.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or workflows.
- May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
Job Requirements
- MD, DO, or foreign equivalency training required
- BE/BC with ABMS or AOA in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required
- Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and hospital privileges
- Licensed Physician - WI upon hire required
- ACLS/BLS - required upon hire
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description:
Practice Details:
- 3 Hospitalist team
- Excellian, our EMR, is a software product from Epic and is considered one of the most comprehensive systems in the nation.
- You will be based out of River Falls Hospital, but with the ability to cover at additional locations, as needed.
- Full time position with day/evening coverage, 7/7 schedule
About this location:
River Falls Area Hospital
1629 E Division Street
River Falls, WI 54022
River Falls Hospital is a critical access hospital in River Falls, Wisconsin, and part of the Allina Health system. It provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and 24/7 emergency services, along with specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer services. The hospital is committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality care close to home for patients in western Wisconsin and neighboring Minnesota communities.
About Allina Health:
A major regional health system. With a team 27,000 strong, Allina Health operates 12 hospitals, more than 60 clinics, and 100+ specialty care sites.
Commitment to communities. Allina Health has a 140-year connection to our diverse communities. We make a difference through local health initiatives, volunteerism, and revitalization efforts in the places where we operate.
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $350,100 to $366,400 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Hospitalist Jobs
Complete USMLE and Residency Before Applying
U.S. hospitalist positions require USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3, completion of an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency, and board certification or eligibility through ABIM. IMGs who match into U.S. residency programs typically train on J-1 or H-1B and transition to attending positions with employer sponsorship.
Conrad 30 J-1 Waiver Is the Most Common IMG Pathway
Each state receives 30 J-1 waiver slots annually for physicians who commit to three years of service in a federally designated shortage area, after which they become eligible for green card sponsorship. Hospitalist positions in rural and underserved hospitals are among the most frequently approved waiver placements.
Cap-Exempt Hospitals Sponsor Year-Round
Academic medical centers and nonprofit systems like Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Mass General Brigham file cap-exempt H-1B with no lottery. These employers hire hospitalists for both clinical and teaching roles with established immigration filing processes.
Hospitalist Staffing Companies Sponsor at Scale
Sound Physicians, TeamHealth, IPC Healthcare, and Envision sponsor hospitalists for placements at community hospitals and regional medical centers across the country. These companies manage immigration logistics for hundreds of physicians and can place you in locations aligned with J-1 waiver or shortage area requirements.
Nocturnist Roles Pay a Significant Premium
Night-shift hospitalist positions pay $30,000 to $60,000 more annually than daytime schedules and are the hardest positions for hospitals to fill domestically. Willingness to work nocturnist shifts dramatically increases your sponsorship prospects and starting compensation.
Rural and Critical Access Hospitals Offer the Fastest Sponsorship
Critical access hospitals and rural medical centers in HRSA-designated shortage areas have the greatest difficulty recruiting domestically and offer the most aggressive sponsorship packages. Many include sign-on bonuses of $20,000 to $50,000, loan repayment up to $200,000, and relocation assistance alongside visa sponsorship.
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Find Hospitalist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do hospitals sponsor H-1B visas for Hospitalists?
Yes, extensively. Nonprofit hospital systems file cap-exempt H-1B year-round, and hospitalist staffing companies like Sound Physicians and TeamHealth sponsor at scale. Hospitalist is one of the most frequently sponsored physician specialties because inpatient medicine shortages are documented nationwide.
What is the typical salary for sponsored Hospitalist roles?
Hospitalists earn $260,000 to $330,000 annually, with nocturnists earning $300,000 to $380,000. Academic hospitalists at university medical centers earn $240,000 to $290,000 with teaching stipends. Rural and critical access hospitals often add $20,000 to $50,000 sign-on bonuses and loan repayment incentives.
What is the J-1 waiver pathway for Hospitalists?
Conrad 30 J-1 waivers require a three-year commitment to practice in a federally designated shortage area, after which you become eligible for employer-sponsored green card. Each state has 30 waiver slots annually, and hospitalist positions are among the most commonly approved placements.
How to find Hospitalist jobs with visa sponsorship?
Start by using Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international healthcare professionals with U.S. employers offering visa sponsorship. Focus your search on large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and healthcare networks that commonly sponsor H-1B and J-1 visas for hospitalist physicians. These organizations often have dedicated immigration support teams and established sponsorship programs for qualified international doctors.
What credentials do international medical graduates need?
USMLE Steps 1, 2 CK, 2 CS (or pathway equivalent), and Step 3 are required along with completion of an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency. ABIM board certification or eligibility is expected for attending hospitalist positions. ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for residency matching.
What is the career progression for a sponsored Hospitalist?
The path moves from staff hospitalist to senior hospitalist to medical director of hospital medicine to chief of medicine or CMO. Medical directors earn $320,000 to $400,000 at major systems. Some hospitalists subspecialize in critical care, palliative care, or quality improvement leadership.
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