Medical Director Oncology Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Medical Director Oncology roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from large health systems and cancer centers, which regularly hire foreign-trained physicians and MDs into senior clinical leadership. Most positions require board certification and an active state medical license. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsPRIMARY CITY/STATE:
Gilbert, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Support Services-Gilbert
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Nursing
Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.
Banner Gateway MD Anderson Cancer Center offers the most experienced and advanced Infusion Center, offering an ever-increasing list of high-quality adult services. Our modern unit provides reclining chairs with individual televisions and a view of a beautiful healing garden. Our nurses are chemotherapy validated, infusion certified and our staff is dedicated to excellent patient care. We also participate in drug research studies through the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Our staff takes care of the prior authorization with your insurance for your referring physician.
As an RN Associate Director for Medical Oncology, you will provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
Schedule: Exempt 40 hours per week. 4 Ten hour shifts or 5 Eights
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues. Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization.
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Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
-
Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
-
Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
-
Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
-
Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
-
Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS certification.
Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area. Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes. Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements. In LTC setting: Requires familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and developmental disabilities.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
PRIMARY CITY/STATE:
Gilbert, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Support Services-Gilbert
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Nursing
Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.
Banner Gateway MD Anderson Cancer Center offers the most experienced and advanced Infusion Center, offering an ever-increasing list of high-quality adult services. Our modern unit provides reclining chairs with individual televisions and a view of a beautiful healing garden. Our nurses are chemotherapy validated, infusion certified and our staff is dedicated to excellent patient care. We also participate in drug research studies through the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Our staff takes care of the prior authorization with your insurance for your referring physician.
As an RN Associate Director for Medical Oncology, you will provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
Schedule: Exempt 40 hours per week. 4 Ten hour shifts or 5 Eights
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues. Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization.
-
Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
-
Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
-
Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
-
Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
-
Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
-
Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS certification.
Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area. Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes. Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements. In LTC setting: Requires familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and developmental disabilities.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Medical Director Oncology Jobs
Target NCI-designated cancer centers first
National Cancer Institute-designated centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson have established immigration infrastructure and routinely sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for oncology leadership roles. Their legal teams handle complex physician petitions with less friction.
Secure board certification before applying
Most Medical Director Oncology positions require ABIM certification in Medical Oncology or a subspecialty like Hematology-Oncology. Sponsoring employers will expect certification in hand, not pending, especially for director-level roles carrying clinical oversight responsibilities.
Get your ECFMG certification current if you trained abroad
International medical graduates must hold a valid ECFMG certificate before any U.S. employer can sponsor a physician visa. Confirm your certificate is active and that your medical school appears in the FAIMER directory before pursuing sponsorship conversations.
Understand that J-1 waivers complicate director-level hiring
If you completed a U.S. residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa, you may have a two-year home residency requirement. Waiver pathways exist, but they add months to the process. Employers need to know upfront so they can plan accordingly.
Highlight clinical and administrative scope in your application
Medical Director roles combine patient care with departmental leadership. Sponsors filing H-1B petitions for these positions benefit from clear documentation showing both clinical duties and administrative authority, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument for USCIS adjudicators.
Consider O-1A if your research profile is strong
Oncologists with published research, clinical trial leadership, or speaking invitations at major conferences may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is increasingly common among academic medical center physician hires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Medical Director Oncology roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Medical Director Oncology positions qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa criteria because they require at minimum an MD or DO degree in a specific field. Health systems and cancer centers are among the most active H-1B sponsors for physician roles. Many large hospital networks are cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without entering the annual lottery.
What visa types are most common for sponsored oncology director roles?
The H-1B is the most common route, followed by the O-1A for physicians with strong research or academic credentials. J-1 visa holders completing fellowships sometimes transition directly, though the two-year home residency requirement can complicate timing. EB-1A and EB-2 NIW green card sponsorship also appears frequently at academic medical centers hiring into director-level oncology positions. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively sponsoring.
Is ABIM board certification required to get sponsored as a Medical Director in Oncology?
In practice, yes. While USCIS does not specify board certification as a visa requirement, virtually every employer posting a Medical Director Oncology role lists ABIM certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology-Oncology as a minimum qualification. Without it, most sponsoring employers will not extend an offer, which means no petition gets filed. Completing certification before your job search significantly shortens the sponsorship timeline.
How do international medical graduates approach sponsorship for this role?
International medical graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate, completion of an accredited U.S. residency and fellowship, and board certification before most employers will consider sponsorship for a director-level role. If you trained on a J-1 visa, resolving any home residency obligation is the first step. Employers at academic medical centers are generally more experienced with IMG sponsorship than private practices or community hospitals.
What documentation does an employer typically need to sponsor a Medical Director Oncology position?
Employers filing an H-1B for this role need a detailed job description establishing specialty occupation status, your medical degree credentials and ECFMG certificate if applicable, board certification documentation, a current state medical license or evidence of eligibility, and a certified Labor Condition Application from the Department of Labor. Director-level roles sometimes require additional evidence of the administrative and supervisory scope to satisfy USCIS reviewers that the position warrants H-1B classification.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Medical Director Oncology 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.