Obstetrician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Obstetrics positions are H-1B visa eligible specialty occupations requiring a medical degree and completed residency. While the H-1B lottery remains competitive, physicians have additional visa pathways including J-1 visa waiver programs and EB-2 National Interest Waiver options that bypass the annual cap entirely. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.
Job purpose
The Obstetrician Gynecologist is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven women’s health service that provides high-quality, patient centered, full-scope (inpatient and outpatient) care in a community health center model in partnership with a pre-eminent academic medical center.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Site Medical Director, the physician’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver full-scope OB/GYN care, including prenatal, labor & delivery, and postpartum services
- Shared call with a supportive and collegial provider team
- Established referral network and strong patient volume
- Access to modern facilities and state-of-the-art surgical suites
- Opportunities for mentorship, and professional growth
- Teaching opportunities with voluntary faculty appointment at Yale School of Medicine (YSM)
- Provides care of and management of the essentially normal uterus-bearing individual throughout the reproductive cycle. This may include care of the normal newborn as well as the peri and post-menopausal individual
- Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary
- Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others test in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner
- Confers with other clinicians, patients’ families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate
- Refers those cases which require high risk or specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care
- Maintains accurate medical records and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients
- Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams
- Participates in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care
- Performs other necessary duties as required by the FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality service and health care
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
- Board certified or board eligible (if eligible, required within 1st year of employment)
- At least one year of experience practicing full-scope obstetrics and gynecology, ideally with delivery privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital, or ability to obtain said privileges
- Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Physician/Surgeon
- Ability and willingness to serve on the active medical staff of the hospitals used by FHCHC
- Qualified in Basic Life Support [required]
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Experience in a full scope practice
- Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to patients and other staff
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
Direct Reports None
What we offer:
- Major medical, dental and vision
- Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- And much more…
Salary: $240,000.00 (Commensurate with qualifications and Experience)
You may qualify for loan forgiveness and repayment programs through HRSA for working in a Federally Qualified health Center. Please see link for more information: Health Resources and Services Administration | HRSA
American with Disabilities Requirements:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Fair Haven Community Health Care
For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.
Job purpose
The Obstetrician Gynecologist is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven women’s health service that provides high-quality, patient centered, full-scope (inpatient and outpatient) care in a community health center model in partnership with a pre-eminent academic medical center.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Site Medical Director, the physician’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver full-scope OB/GYN care, including prenatal, labor & delivery, and postpartum services
- Shared call with a supportive and collegial provider team
- Established referral network and strong patient volume
- Access to modern facilities and state-of-the-art surgical suites
- Opportunities for mentorship, and professional growth
- Teaching opportunities with voluntary faculty appointment at Yale School of Medicine (YSM)
- Provides care of and management of the essentially normal uterus-bearing individual throughout the reproductive cycle. This may include care of the normal newborn as well as the peri and post-menopausal individual
- Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary
- Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others test in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner
- Confers with other clinicians, patients’ families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate
- Refers those cases which require high risk or specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care
- Maintains accurate medical records and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients
- Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams
- Participates in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care
- Performs other necessary duties as required by the FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality service and health care
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
- Board certified or board eligible (if eligible, required within 1st year of employment)
- At least one year of experience practicing full-scope obstetrics and gynecology, ideally with delivery privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital, or ability to obtain said privileges
- Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Physician/Surgeon
- Ability and willingness to serve on the active medical staff of the hospitals used by FHCHC
- Qualified in Basic Life Support [required]
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Experience in a full scope practice
- Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to patients and other staff
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
Direct Reports None
What we offer:
- Major medical, dental and vision
- Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- And much more…
Salary: $240,000.00 (Commensurate with qualifications and Experience)
You may qualify for loan forgiveness and repayment programs through HRSA for working in a Federally Qualified health Center. Please see link for more information: Health Resources and Services Administration | HRSA
American with Disabilities Requirements:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Target academic medical centers and large hospital systems
Teaching hospitals and major health systems regularly sponsor physicians. They have established immigration departments and understand the H-1B process for medical professionals better than smaller practices.
Consider J-1 waiver programs first
J-1 visa physicians can bypass H-1B entirely through Conrad 30 or other waiver programs. These require working in underserved areas but provide direct path to permanent residence.
Emphasize subspecialty training and board certification
Maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, or gynecologic oncology fellowships strengthen your H-1B petition. Board certification demonstrates the specialized knowledge USCIS expects for specialty occupations.
Research state licensing requirements early
Medical licensing timelines vary by state and can delay employment authorization. Start the licensing process while your visa petition is pending to avoid gaps in employment.
Document hospital privileges and credentialing needs
Hospital credentialing can take months and requires valid work authorization. Coordinate with employers to ensure your visa timing aligns with credentialing deadlines and patient care responsibilities.
Explore National Interest Waiver for exceptional cases
Physicians with research publications, innovative techniques, or work in underserved populations may qualify for EB-2 NIW, bypassing both H-1B lottery and employer sponsorship requirements entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need USMLE scores for H-1B sponsorship as an obstetrician?
USMLE scores aren't required for H-1B visa petitions, but you need them for medical licensing in most states. Your H-1B petition focuses on your medical degree, completed residency, and board certification. However, you can't work as a physician without a valid state medical license, which typically requires passing USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3.
Can international medical graduates get H-1B sponsorship for obstetrics positions?
Yes, but your medical degree must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. medical degree. Most employers require ECFMG certification, completed U.S. residency, and valid state medical licensing. International medical graduates face the same H-1B lottery odds as other physicians, around 25% selection rate.
What happens to my H-1B status during maternity leave as an obstetrician?
H-1B status requires active employment, but unpaid maternity leave typically maintains status if you return to the same position. Paid leave usually poses no issues. Extended unpaid leave beyond employer policy might require consulting an immigration attorney to ensure status compliance, especially if it exceeds 60 days.
Can I moonlight at other hospitals while on H-1B as an obstetrician?
You can only work for H-1B petitioning employers. Moonlighting requires the second hospital to file a separate H-1B petition or add you to an existing petition. Many physicians use concurrent H-1B petitions to work at multiple locations legally, but each employer must file independently.
How do on-call requirements affect H-1B petition approval for obstetricians?
On-call duties don't negatively impact H-1B petitions and actually demonstrate the specialized nature of obstetric practice. USCIS recognizes that emergency obstetric care requires immediate physician availability. Include call schedules in your petition to show the position requires specialized medical knowledge and skills.
How to find Obstetrician jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Obstetrician jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international medical professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on public hospitals, private healthcare networks, and regional medical centers that commonly sponsor H-1B, O-1 visa, or permanent residency visas for specialized physicians. These employers actively recruit international Obstetricians to address healthcare shortages.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Obstetrician 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.