Pulmonary Physician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Pulmonary physicians qualify for H-1B, O-1, and EB-2 visa sponsorship as specialty occupation healthcare professionals. Your medical degree, residency training, and board certification meet USCIS requirements. Hospitals and health systems actively sponsor international physicians, with strong approval rates for respiratory medicine specialists. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
DESCRIPTION
Emory University's Department of Pediatrics and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are seeking an outstanding Pediatric Pulmonary physician with expertise in Quality Improvement to join the Division of Pulmonary, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Sleep as a clinician educator.
The focus for this position will be teaching, clinical service, and quality improvement. Candidates will have the opportunity to join an expanding and dynamic faculty located in a new pediatric clinic building. In addition, the Division includes research faculty with a variety of expertise but with a focus on CF, asthma, and other airway diseases and the candidate will have ample opportunity to interact with these faculty.
The Division runs a busy and diverse clinical service with outstanding faculty and a wide spectrum of clinical activities. Specific to this position, the Division has expertise in pulmonary hypertension, aerodigestive disorders, sleep medicine, pulmonary sickle cell disease, technology dependent children, severe asthma, and cystic fibrosis. These programs benefit from collaborations with the Rollins School of Public Health, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Division has accredited fellowship programs in pediatric pulmonary, allergy/immunology, and sleep. Emory’s Department of Pediatrics has a nationally recognized pediatric residency training program.
Candidates with an interest in teaching, quality improvement, and long term clinical care of the complex pediatric pulmonary patient are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be board eligible or certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
DESCRIPTION
Emory University's Department of Pediatrics and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are seeking an outstanding Pediatric Pulmonary physician with expertise in Quality Improvement to join the Division of Pulmonary, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Sleep as a clinician educator.
The focus for this position will be teaching, clinical service, and quality improvement. Candidates will have the opportunity to join an expanding and dynamic faculty located in a new pediatric clinic building. In addition, the Division includes research faculty with a variety of expertise but with a focus on CF, asthma, and other airway diseases and the candidate will have ample opportunity to interact with these faculty.
The Division runs a busy and diverse clinical service with outstanding faculty and a wide spectrum of clinical activities. Specific to this position, the Division has expertise in pulmonary hypertension, aerodigestive disorders, sleep medicine, pulmonary sickle cell disease, technology dependent children, severe asthma, and cystic fibrosis. These programs benefit from collaborations with the Rollins School of Public Health, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Division has accredited fellowship programs in pediatric pulmonary, allergy/immunology, and sleep. Emory’s Department of Pediatrics has a nationally recognized pediatric residency training program.
Candidates with an interest in teaching, quality improvement, and long term clinical care of the complex pediatric pulmonary patient are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be board eligible or certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Pulmonary Physician
Target academic medical centers and large hospital systems
University hospitals and major health systems have established visa sponsorship programs and legal teams experienced with physician immigration cases, increasing approval likelihood.
Emphasize critical care and ICU experience
Pulmonary physicians with intensive care unit experience are highly sought after. Highlight ventilator management and acute respiratory failure expertise in applications.
Consider J-1 waiver positions first
Many pulmonary positions qualify for J-1 waiver programs in underserved areas, providing a direct path to permanent residency without employer sponsorship.
Document subspecialty training and certifications
Board certification in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine strengthens your specialty occupation case. Include fellowship training documentation in visa applications.
Apply to positions requiring emergency medicine crossover
Pulmonary physicians who can work emergency departments during respiratory emergencies are valuable to employers, justifying the visa sponsorship investment.
Prepare for medical license and credential verification delays
Factor in 3-6 months for state medical licensing and ECFMG credential verification. Start the process early to avoid visa timing complications.
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Do pulmonary physicians qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, pulmonary medicine is a recognized medical specialty that qualifies for H-1B sponsorship. Your medical degree, residency training, and board certification in pulmonary disease meet the specialty occupation requirements. Hospitals routinely sponsor physicians in this field.
What degree requirements apply for pulmonary physician visa applications?
You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent foreign medical degree, plus completion of an accredited pulmonary disease fellowship program. USCIS also requires current medical licensure and board certification or eligibility in pulmonary medicine for most visa categories.
Which visa types work best for pulmonary physicians?
H-1B is most common for hospital employment. O-1 works for physicians with extraordinary achievements in research or clinical care. EB-2 provides permanent residency for advanced degree holders. J-1 waiver positions offer direct green card paths in underserved areas.
Do foreign medical graduates face additional visa challenges?
Foreign medical graduates must complete ECFMG certification and pass USMLE exams before visa sponsorship. However, pulmonary medicine has strong demand, and employers actively recruit international physicians. Many major medical centers have established pathways for foreign graduates.
How does critical care training affect visa applications?
Dual board certification in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine strengthens your specialty occupation case. ICU experience is highly valued by employers and demonstrates advanced expertise that justifies visa sponsorship costs to USCIS.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Pulmonary Physician 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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