Medical Doctor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Medical doctors are among the most actively sponsored foreign workers in the U.S. Hospitals and health systems routinely file H-1B and J-1 petitions for physicians, and some rural or underserved facilities offer Conrad 30 J-1 waivers that convert training visas into permanent work authorization. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
Provides receptionist/clerical support assuring patient flow, comfort and satisfaction. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: answering phones utilizing a computerized system, directing calls appropriately, scheduling patient appointments in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, data entry of patient information and insurance verification, providing support to staff members as assigned. The Office Specialist is well organized, highly motivated, customer service oriented, expresses good communication skills, and has strong computer knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities And Duties:
70%
RECEPTIONIST RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greets patients at arrival for appointments, initiates appropriate paperwork. Completes patient registration, insurance verification, collection of patient insurance co-payments, collects patient outstanding balances, establishes patient payment plans, ensuring accuracy of information placed in information systems and billing systems. Works electronic medical record work queues to correct registration errors.
- Responsible for electronic and manual insurance verification and processing of insurance paperwork. When necessary obtains pre-authorization from insurance companies. Interacts with physician offices and other third parties to obtain all necessary paperwork.
- Updates patient chart electronic or paper, obtaining patient signatures on necessary documents, files paperwork, notifies appropriate clinical associates of patient arrival.
- Answers multi line phone system, screens calls for office associates, directing to appropriate office associate, ensures appropriate phone coverage using a computerized system.
- Provides general office and clerical support for office as assigned by Office Supervisor and or Manager, to include but not limited to: faxing documentation to referring physician offices, completion of disability forms, FMLA forms, Attorney request letters for reports, patient record releases, Industrial C-9s, C-84s, C-86s, Medco 17s, Industrial appeal paperwork and retroactive C-9s.
- Works Industrial claims in the electronic medical record system, to include but not limited to: attachment of requested dictation to claims, addition of diagnosis allowances and authorization numbers
- Assists in keeping patient charts organized and filed, including scanning and docutrack information into EMR
- Attends staff meetings
- Attends continuing in-house education seminars for further education as needed
30%
ORGANIZATIONAL/OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sorts, distributes, and mails transcription as assigned
- Orders and stocks office supplies.
- Ensure office equipment, are clean and well-maintained.
- Provides support to appropriate staff members as assigned
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED (Required)
Additional Job Description:
1-2 years previous secretarial Experience in health care or medical office or one to two years related Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and Experience
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
Sleep Medicine Rivers Edge
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
Provides receptionist/clerical support assuring patient flow, comfort and satisfaction. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: answering phones utilizing a computerized system, directing calls appropriately, scheduling patient appointments in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, data entry of patient information and insurance verification, providing support to staff members as assigned. The Office Specialist is well organized, highly motivated, customer service oriented, expresses good communication skills, and has strong computer knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities And Duties:
70%
RECEPTIONIST RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greets patients at arrival for appointments, initiates appropriate paperwork. Completes patient registration, insurance verification, collection of patient insurance co-payments, collects patient outstanding balances, establishes patient payment plans, ensuring accuracy of information placed in information systems and billing systems. Works electronic medical record work queues to correct registration errors.
- Responsible for electronic and manual insurance verification and processing of insurance paperwork. When necessary obtains pre-authorization from insurance companies. Interacts with physician offices and other third parties to obtain all necessary paperwork.
- Updates patient chart electronic or paper, obtaining patient signatures on necessary documents, files paperwork, notifies appropriate clinical associates of patient arrival.
- Answers multi line phone system, screens calls for office associates, directing to appropriate office associate, ensures appropriate phone coverage using a computerized system.
- Provides general office and clerical support for office as assigned by Office Supervisor and or Manager, to include but not limited to: faxing documentation to referring physician offices, completion of disability forms, FMLA forms, Attorney request letters for reports, patient record releases, Industrial C-9s, C-84s, C-86s, Medco 17s, Industrial appeal paperwork and retroactive C-9s.
- Works Industrial claims in the electronic medical record system, to include but not limited to: attachment of requested dictation to claims, addition of diagnosis allowances and authorization numbers
- Assists in keeping patient charts organized and filed, including scanning and docutrack information into EMR
- Attends staff meetings
- Attends continuing in-house education seminars for further education as needed
30%
ORGANIZATIONAL/OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sorts, distributes, and mails transcription as assigned
- Orders and stocks office supplies.
- Ensure office equipment, are clean and well-maintained.
- Provides support to appropriate staff members as assigned
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED (Required)
Additional Job Description:
1-2 years previous secretarial Experience in health care or medical office or one to two years related Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and Experience
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
Sleep Medicine Rivers Edge
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Medical Doctor
Understand the J-1 vs. H-1B pathway before you apply
Most international medical graduates enter through J-1 exchange visitor programs during residency, then transition to H-1B after training. Knowing which visa you currently hold determines your waiver options and how quickly you can work independently after graduation.
Target Conrad 30 waiver positions strategically
Each state allocates 30 Conrad waivers annually for J-1 physicians willing to work in underserved areas. These positions are competitive and fill quickly, so applying early in the waiver cycle, typically starting in late summer, significantly improves your chances of securing one.
Confirm your medical degree meets ECFMG certification requirements
International medical graduates must hold ECFMG certification before entering U.S. residency programs or obtaining H-1B sponsorship for clinical roles. Employers verify this alongside your medical license, so completing certification before job searching removes a common early-stage hiring obstacle.
Prioritize employers with a documented history of physician sponsorship
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers sponsor international physicians far more consistently than private practices. Filtering your search to these employer types reduces the risk of withdrawals after an offer is extended.
Factor in state medical licensing timelines when negotiating start dates
State medical licenses can take three to six months to process, and H-1B petitions cannot be approved without one in most clinical contexts. Build this timeline into your offer negotiation so your employer files the H-1B petition before the license becomes the bottleneck.
Use Migrate Mate to find physicians roles with confirmed sponsorship
Migrate Mate lists physician and medical doctor positions from employers already willing to sponsor. Browsing by role and visa type lets you focus your applications on organizations with active sponsorship programs rather than spending time on positions that exclude international candidates.
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What visas are commonly used to sponsor medical doctors in the U.S.?
H-1B and J-1 are the two primary visa types for international physicians. J-1 is used during residency and fellowship through ECFMG-sponsored programs. H-1B is typically used for attending physician roles after training. EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas are common pathways for doctors pursuing permanent residence, particularly through PERM labor certification.
Do I need a U.S. medical license to get H-1B sponsorship as a physician?
Yes, in almost all cases. USCIS requires evidence that you can lawfully practice medicine in the state where you'll work, which means a valid state medical license is effectively a prerequisite for H-1B approval in clinical roles. Some employers will extend a conditional offer and begin the H-1B process while your license application is pending, but the petition cannot be approved without the license confirmed.
What is a Conrad 30 waiver and how does it affect my visa status?
The Conrad 30 program allows J-1 physicians subject to the two-year home residency requirement to obtain a waiver by committing to work in a medically underserved area for at least three years. Once the waiver is approved, your employer can file an H-1B petition on your behalf, converting your status from J-1 to H-1B and letting you remain in the U.S. without serving the home residency requirement.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for physicians compared to other professions?
Physicians have a meaningful advantage in the H-1B process. Many physician roles qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions when filed through nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, or federally qualified health centers, meaning they bypass the annual lottery entirely. This makes the visa pathway far more predictable for doctors than for most other sponsored professions, where lottery selection is the primary obstacle.
Where can I find medical doctor jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists physician roles from employers with confirmed sponsorship programs, filterable by visa type and specialty. This is more efficient than searching general job boards, where sponsorship availability is often unclear or misrepresented. Focusing on employers who have previously filed H-1B or J-1 petitions for physicians is the most reliable indicator that they have an established process for international hires.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Medical Doctor 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.
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