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Emergency medicine physicians qualify for H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and EB-2 visas based on their specialized medical training. Most positions require completed residency training and board eligibility, with employers typically sponsoring through the physician shortage cap-exempt category under H-1B rules. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Emergency Medicine Physician is an experienced, board-certified physician who supports MH FIRST, Monogram Health’s 24/7 virtual acute care clinic. This physician provides real-time clinical escalation support for urgent and complex patient concerns and works closely with MH FIRST registered nurses, clinical leadership, field-based clinicians, and operations. The ideal candidate brings strong emergency medicine judgment, communicates calmly in high-stress situations, and is comfortable delivering care virtually to avoid Emergency Department utilization when appropriate. The physician team supports 24/7 incoming patient calls, which includes overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage for patients with multiple chronic conditions. This role is primarily remote but may require presence in an office setting within home state.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time physician consultation and escalation support for urgent and complex patient concerns routed through the MH FIRST 24/7 triage team.
- Conduct real-time synchronous and asynchronous virtual clinical assessments within the physician’s licensed states and determine the appropriate next step, including emergency services, urgent in-person evaluation, clinician follow-up, or continued monitoring.
- Partner with MH FIRST registered nurses to support clinical decision-making, escalation pathways, and timely disposition of high-acuity or medically complex calls.
- Review available medical history, symptoms, medications, care plans, and clinical data to support safe, informed, and patient-centered decisions.
- Document virtual encounters, clinical reasoning, recommendations, and handoffs accurately and promptly in the designated electronic health record and supporting systems.
- Coordinate with field clinicians, regional medical leadership, care management, and other clinical partners to support seamless handoffs and continuity following an acute event.
- Participate in overnight, weekend, and holiday rotations; follow state-specific telehealth requirements, Monogram clinical standards, documentation expectations, privacy requirements, and escalation protocols.
- Conduct video first virtual visits in all instances where it is feasible and appropriate.
- Participate in a 24/7 physician coverage model, including assigned overnight shifts and/or equitable rotation schedules as determined by business and patient care needs.
- Weekly admin time (2-4hrs) will be allocated for required CME and other required documentation to efficiently obtain and maintain multi-state licensure.
Position Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program.
- Current board certification in Emergency Medicine through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-residency clinical experience in Emergency Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state, with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain the multi-state licenses and credentials required for assigned coverage.
- Experience evaluating high-acuity, medically complex, or polychronic patients; experience with Medicare Advantage, value-based care, home-based care, telehealth, or clinical triage is preferred.
- Comfort with virtual care, electronic health records, clinical communication technologies, and making timely decisions using incomplete or evolving information.
- Ability to work scheduled overnight, weekend, and holiday rotations and communicate calmly, clearly, and compassionately with patients, caregivers, nurses, and interdisciplinary clinical teams.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $350,000 to $440,000 and reflects the range of experience and qualifications we may consider. Final compensation will be determined based on geographic location and job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, board certification, state licensure, scheduling expectations, and internal compensation considerations. While a larger range is posted, most offers will typically fall within a narrower band based on these factors.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional benefits, including malpractice coverage, continuing medical education support, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts
- Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources
- Annual CME stipend to support continuing education
- Licensure reimbursement for all applicable required states
- Time Off & Leave – 20 PTO days, 7 paid holidays, and 1 floating day to make your own, and paid parental leave
- Wellness & Growth – Work life assistance resources, physical wellness perks, mental health support, employee referral program, and BenefitHub for employee discounts
About Monogram Health
Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person’s health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders.
Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient’s healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home.
Monogram Health’s personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred* Medical Doctor
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Position: Emergency Medicine Physician, MH FIRST
The Emergency Medicine Physician is an experienced, board-certified physician who supports MH FIRST, Monogram Health’s 24/7 virtual acute care clinic. This physician provides real-time clinical escalation support for urgent and complex patient concerns and works closely with MH FIRST registered nurses, clinical leadership, field-based clinicians, and operations. The ideal candidate brings strong emergency medicine judgment, communicates calmly in high-stress situations, and is comfortable delivering care virtually to avoid Emergency Department utilization when appropriate. The physician team supports 24/7 incoming patient calls, which includes overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage for patients with multiple chronic conditions. This role is primarily remote but may require presence in an office setting within home state.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time physician consultation and escalation support for urgent and complex patient concerns routed through the MH FIRST 24/7 triage team.
- Conduct real-time synchronous and asynchronous virtual clinical assessments within the physician’s licensed states and determine the appropriate next step, including emergency services, urgent in-person evaluation, clinician follow-up, or continued monitoring.
- Partner with MH FIRST registered nurses to support clinical decision-making, escalation pathways, and timely disposition of high-acuity or medically complex calls.
- Review available medical history, symptoms, medications, care plans, and clinical data to support safe, informed, and patient-centered decisions.
- Document virtual encounters, clinical reasoning, recommendations, and handoffs accurately and promptly in the designated electronic health record and supporting systems.
- Coordinate with field clinicians, regional medical leadership, care management, and other clinical partners to support seamless handoffs and continuity following an acute event.
- Participate in overnight, weekend, and holiday rotations; follow state-specific telehealth requirements, Monogram clinical standards, documentation expectations, privacy requirements, and escalation protocols.
- Conduct video first virtual visits in all instances where it is feasible and appropriate.
- Participate in a 24/7 physician coverage model, including assigned overnight shifts and/or equitable rotation schedules as determined by business and patient care needs.
- Weekly admin time (2-4hrs) will be allocated for required CME and other required documentation to efficiently obtain and maintain multi-state licensure.
Position Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program.
- Current board certification in Emergency Medicine through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-residency clinical experience in Emergency Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state, with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain the multi-state licenses and credentials required for assigned coverage.
- Experience evaluating high-acuity, medically complex, or polychronic patients; experience with Medicare Advantage, value-based care, home-based care, telehealth, or clinical triage is preferred.
- Comfort with virtual care, electronic health records, clinical communication technologies, and making timely decisions using incomplete or evolving information.
- Ability to work scheduled overnight, weekend, and holiday rotations and communicate calmly, clearly, and compassionately with patients, caregivers, nurses, and interdisciplinary clinical teams.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $350,000 to $440,000 and reflects the range of experience and qualifications we may consider. Final compensation will be determined based on geographic location and job-related factors such as experience, skills, education, board certification, state licensure, scheduling expectations, and internal compensation considerations. While a larger range is posted, most offers will typically fall within a narrower band based on these factors.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional benefits, including malpractice coverage, continuing medical education support, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts
- Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources
- Annual CME stipend to support continuing education
- Licensure reimbursement for all applicable required states
- Time Off & Leave – 20 PTO days, 7 paid holidays, and 1 floating day to make your own, and paid parental leave
- Wellness & Growth – Work life assistance resources, physical wellness perks, mental health support, employee referral program, and BenefitHub for employee discounts
About Monogram Health
Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person’s health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders.
Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient’s healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home.
Monogram Health’s personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred* Medical Doctor
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs
Target hospitals in physician shortage areas
Many emergency departments qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship through physician shortage designations, bypassing the annual lottery system entirely for faster processing.
Highlight your residency completion
Completed emergency medicine residency training strengthens visa applications significantly, as it demonstrates the specialized knowledge required for H-1B specialty occupation requirements.
Consider J-1 waiver positions first
Many emergency medicine roles offer J-1 waiver opportunities in underserved areas, providing a direct path to permanent residency without employer dependency.
Document your board certification status
Board eligibility or certification in emergency medicine adds credibility to visa petitions and helps differentiate you from general practitioners in USCIS review.
Research state licensing requirements early
Each state has different medical licensing timelines and requirements that can affect your visa processing schedule, so start applications simultaneously with sponsorship discussions.
Leverage critical shortage specialty status
Emergency medicine qualifies as a critical shortage specialty in many regions, making employers more willing to sponsor and strengthening the business necessity argument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to complete a U.S. residency to get visa sponsorship as an emergency physician?
Most employers require completed U.S. residency training for emergency medicine positions. International medical graduates typically need to complete a U.S. emergency medicine residency to qualify for sponsorship, as this demonstrates the specialized training required for H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements and state licensing.
Can foreign medical degrees qualify for H-1B sponsorship in emergency medicine?
Yes, but you'll need credential evaluation and typically U.S. residency completion. Foreign medical degrees must be evaluated by organizations like ECFMG, and most emergency departments require U.S. residency training regardless of your international experience. The degree equivalency plus residency satisfies H-1B educational requirements.
Are emergency medicine physicians eligible for faster visa processing?
Yes, through several pathways. Many emergency positions qualify for cap-exempt H-1B processing, bypassing the lottery. Physicians in shortage areas can use J-1 visa waiver programs, and those with exceptional qualifications may qualify for O-1 visas with premium processing available.
What makes emergency medicine a strong case for H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
Emergency medicine requires specialized medical training, board certification, and complex clinical decision-making that general practitioners cannot perform. The residency requirement, specialized knowledge of emergency protocols, and critical care expertise clearly meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard for requiring specific educational background.
How to find Physician - Emergency Medicine jobs with visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Physician - Emergency Medicine positions offering visa sponsorship. Focus on hospital systems, urgent care chains, and healthcare networks that commonly sponsor H-1B or J-1 visas for emergency physicians. Filter by locations with physician shortages, as these areas typically have more sponsorship opportunities available.
Can I get permanent residency sponsorship as an emergency physician?
Yes, emergency physicians have multiple paths including EB-2 NIW for shortage areas, PERM labor certification, and EB-1 for physicians with exceptional qualifications. Many emergency departments in underserved areas actively sponsor for permanent residency to retain physicians long-term.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Physician - Emergency Medicine 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.