Pediatrician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Pediatrician jobs with visa sponsorship are available across hospital systems, pediatric specialty groups, and federally qualified health centers. Most employers file H-1B visa or J-1 visa petitions and many qualify as cap-exempt institutions. Board certification, USMLE completion, and state licensure are the credentials that move your application forward.
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Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics is seeking a board certified/board eligible Pediatrician to join their practice in Kernersville, NC. NH Forsyth Pediatrics is a well-established and growing practice. The practice includes 7 physicians, 10 APPs, nurses and patient-focused administrative support staff. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM and weekend after hours. The practice has four locations in the Greater Winston-Salem area. The practice has a lab in office. The providers typically work 4 days a week and share in call responsibilities with some weekend call and clinic coverage for the weekend operations.
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, the Greater Winston-Salem area offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, top-rated schools, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, and easy access to both the mountains and the coast. The region's strong healthcare community, growing economy, and welcoming neighborhoods make it an ideal place to build a career and call home.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 2-year salary guarantee
- NH Medical Group employed
- Medical and Retirement Benefits
- Relocation Allowance
- CME Allowance
- System wide EHR-Epic
- Malpractice
- Work-Life balance
Novant Health Medical Group
- Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
- Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
- Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems
- Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.
What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?
- A commitment to patient centered care and our model of spending more time with each patient, and creating a seamless system of care for our patients are the foundations of our success
- Sharing a philosophy of putting high value on the patient experience
- Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
- The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,800 physicians and over 35,000 employees who provide care at nearly 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics.
- In 2022, Novant Health was included on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers and America’s Best-in-State Employers list. The Disability Equality Index also named Novant Health on its Best Places to Work list.
- In 2021, Novant Health reported $1.1 billion in total community benefit, including $192.7 million in financial assistance to members of the communities we serve.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Join us, and let’s transform healthcare together.
#NHMGphysicians
INTRODUCTION
Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics is seeking a board certified/board eligible Pediatrician to join their practice in Kernersville, NC. NH Forsyth Pediatrics is a well-established and growing practice. The practice includes 7 physicians, 10 APPs, nurses and patient-focused administrative support staff. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM and weekend after hours. The practice has four locations in the Greater Winston-Salem area. The practice has a lab in office. The providers typically work 4 days a week and share in call responsibilities with some weekend call and clinic coverage for the weekend operations.
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, the Greater Winston-Salem area offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, top-rated schools, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, and easy access to both the mountains and the coast. The region's strong healthcare community, growing economy, and welcoming neighborhoods make it an ideal place to build a career and call home.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 2-year salary guarantee
- NH Medical Group employed
- Medical and Retirement Benefits
- Relocation Allowance
- CME Allowance
- System wide EHR-Epic
- Malpractice
- Work-Life balance
Novant Health Medical Group
- Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
- Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
- Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems
- Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.
What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?
- A commitment to patient centered care and our model of spending more time with each patient, and creating a seamless system of care for our patients are the foundations of our success
- Sharing a philosophy of putting high value on the patient experience
- Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
- The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,800 physicians and over 35,000 employees who provide care at nearly 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics.
- In 2022, Novant Health was included on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers and America’s Best-in-State Employers list. The Disability Equality Index also named Novant Health on its Best Places to Work list.
- In 2021, Novant Health reported $1.1 billion in total community benefit, including $192.7 million in financial assistance to members of the communities we serve.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Join us, and let’s transform healthcare together.
#NHMGphysicians
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Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a hard prerequisite for any residency-trained international medical graduate seeking H-1B sponsorship. Confirm your certificate is active and matches the name on your passport before submitting applications to sponsoring employers.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster H-1B access
Hospitals affiliated with universities, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt under USCIS rules. Filing through one of these employers means you skip the annual lottery entirely and can start work much sooner.
Search pediatrician openings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists pediatrician roles at employers with verified H-1B and J-1 LCA filing history. Searching there narrows your list to practices and health systems that have already navigated the sponsorship process for physician roles.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and specialty. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for pediatricians in your target metro before salary discussions begin.
Clarify J-1 waiver obligations with your sponsoring employer
If you completed residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa, the two-year home residency requirement applies unless you secure a waiver. Many pediatric employers in underserved areas sponsor Conrad 30 waivers, but that commitment typically binds you to a three-year service contract.
Align your state license timeline with the I-129 petition window
USCIS requires an active state medical license before approving an H-1B petition for a physician. Start your state licensing application the moment you receive a written offer so the license arrives before your employer files the I-129.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types do most pediatrician employers sponsor?
H-1B and J-1 are the two most common visa types for pediatricians. H-1B is employer-sponsored and renewable, while J-1 is routed through a designated exchange visitor sponsor and typically used for fellowship training. Some employers also use O-1 visa for pediatricians with an exceptional research or academic record. Each pathway has different obligations and timelines, so confirm which one the employer is set up to file before you accept an offer.
Does a pediatrician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes. Pediatrics unambiguously meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because it requires at minimum a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree plus residency completion in a directly related field. USCIS consistently treats physician roles as specialty occupations. Your employer will document the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application and the I-129 petition, and board certification in pediatrics strengthens the case further.
Can a pediatrician avoid the H-1B lottery?
Many pediatricians can avoid the lottery entirely by working for a cap-exempt employer. Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit or governmental research organizations are all cap-exempt under USCIS rules. If your employer qualifies, they can file your H-1B petition at any time of year with no lottery registration required. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they hold cap-exempt status before assuming a lottery slot is needed.
What credentials do I need before an employer can begin the sponsorship process?
At minimum you need ECFMG certification if you graduated from a medical school outside the United States, a valid state medical license in the state where you'll practice, and either completion of or current enrollment in an accredited residency program in pediatrics. Many employers also require American Board of Pediatrics certification or eligibility. Without an active state license, USCIS will not approve an H-1B petition for a physician role, so that credential is the critical path item.
Where can I find pediatrician jobs where the employer is already set up to sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists pediatrician openings at employers with verified LCA filing history for physician roles. Searching there lets you focus on health systems and pediatric practices that have already completed the PERM or LCA process for similar positions, which significantly reduces the risk of an employer declining to sponsor after you've invested time in their interview process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Pediatrician 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.