Sports Medicine Physician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Sports Medicine Physician roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship the standard path for international candidates. Fellowship-trained physicians and those with USMCA credentials have additional visa routes. Licensing requirements vary by state and add lead time to any sponsorship timeline.
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Type: Full Time
Location: Moorestown, New Jersey
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: 1st Shift
About the Role:
Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join their patient focused orthopedic practice. This position will primarily support the Surgical Sports Medicine Team with ancillary support provided to the other service lines within the practice when necessary. The position schedule is full-time, weekdays, and one weekend shift every three months. Weekend work is second call with an attending surgeon taking first call and includes hospital rounds, consults, and first assist in OR for add-on cases. This position will float to all Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics office locations. The position presents the opportunity to split the working week between the office and the operating room. Orientation will be approximately three months, working five days per week, eight-hour shifts. Once orientation is completed, the position will move to four ten-hour shifts.
Position Responsibilities:
- Obtains a relevant and complete social, medical and orthopedic history.
- Performs an appropriate physical examination with strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Appropriately selects diagnostic tests.
- Accurately interprets test results including labs, X-rays, and complete documentation.
- Synthesizes information accurately from PE, test results, written forms, EMR and patient verbal report.
- Integrates the patient’s PMHx and PSHx into decision making regarding orthopedic treatments.
- Appropriately orders pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain management), braces, therapies, weight-bearing status.
- Provides quality patient education: timely and thorough during office visit and callbacks.
- Provides health education aimed at preventing problems or maintaining health.
- Appropriately sizes, applies & removes casts/splints/braces.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint/tendon/bursa injections.
- Conducts hospital rounds and consults for hospital patients including evaluation, formulation of treatment plan, and completes all necessary documentation.
- Maintains sterile technique and safety standards.
- Performs all duties related to surgical first assisting.
Qualifications
- Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant program.
- NCCPA Certification and Physician Assistant license issued by the State of New Jersey.
- Minimum two years of orthopedic experience including surgical first assist (with a preference for experience in assisting in complex sports surgery cases such as ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Shoulder Arthroplasty).
- BLS Certification.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Compensation:
In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all physician assistant roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $131,250.00 per year. Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.
Our Culture:
At Virtua, we embrace the Culture of We, where our community is our family. We believe every interaction is an opportunity to build relationships and loyalty by listening to our patients, anticipating their care needs, collaborating with care partners in our region, and engaging with our community.
Virtua Medical Group treats patients of all ages with an emphasis on providing an outstanding patient experience. Conveniently located throughout four counties in Southern New Jersey, VMG offers internal medicine, primary care, urgent care, and many medical and surgical specialties. Clinicians are supported by the vast network of Virtua facilities, offering advanced diagnostic testing, outpatient surgery, physical therapy, and health and wellness centers. Hospitalization and nursing home care are also part of the care continuum. Virtua Medical Group clinicians provide the care patients need, when and where they need it.
Interested in joining our team?
Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to vmgrecruiting@virtua.org attention Stephanie McNasby.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Job ID: R1065072
Type: Full Time
Location: Moorestown, New Jersey
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: 1st Shift
About the Role:
Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join their patient focused orthopedic practice. This position will primarily support the Surgical Sports Medicine Team with ancillary support provided to the other service lines within the practice when necessary. The position schedule is full-time, weekdays, and one weekend shift every three months. Weekend work is second call with an attending surgeon taking first call and includes hospital rounds, consults, and first assist in OR for add-on cases. This position will float to all Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics office locations. The position presents the opportunity to split the working week between the office and the operating room. Orientation will be approximately three months, working five days per week, eight-hour shifts. Once orientation is completed, the position will move to four ten-hour shifts.
Position Responsibilities:
- Obtains a relevant and complete social, medical and orthopedic history.
- Performs an appropriate physical examination with strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Appropriately selects diagnostic tests.
- Accurately interprets test results including labs, X-rays, and complete documentation.
- Synthesizes information accurately from PE, test results, written forms, EMR and patient verbal report.
- Integrates the patient’s PMHx and PSHx into decision making regarding orthopedic treatments.
- Appropriately orders pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain management), braces, therapies, weight-bearing status.
- Provides quality patient education: timely and thorough during office visit and callbacks.
- Provides health education aimed at preventing problems or maintaining health.
- Appropriately sizes, applies & removes casts/splints/braces.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint/tendon/bursa injections.
- Conducts hospital rounds and consults for hospital patients including evaluation, formulation of treatment plan, and completes all necessary documentation.
- Maintains sterile technique and safety standards.
- Performs all duties related to surgical first assisting.
Qualifications
- Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant program.
- NCCPA Certification and Physician Assistant license issued by the State of New Jersey.
- Minimum two years of orthopedic experience including surgical first assist (with a preference for experience in assisting in complex sports surgery cases such as ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Shoulder Arthroplasty).
- BLS Certification.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Compensation:
In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all physician assistant roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $131,250.00 per year. Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.
Our Culture:
At Virtua, we embrace the Culture of We, where our community is our family. We believe every interaction is an opportunity to build relationships and loyalty by listening to our patients, anticipating their care needs, collaborating with care partners in our region, and engaging with our community.
Virtua Medical Group treats patients of all ages with an emphasis on providing an outstanding patient experience. Conveniently located throughout four counties in Southern New Jersey, VMG offers internal medicine, primary care, urgent care, and many medical and surgical specialties. Clinicians are supported by the vast network of Virtua facilities, offering advanced diagnostic testing, outpatient surgery, physical therapy, and health and wellness centers. Hospitalization and nursing home care are also part of the care continuum. Virtua Medical Group clinicians provide the care patients need, when and where they need it.
Interested in joining our team?
Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to vmgrecruiting@virtua.org attention Stephanie McNasby.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Sports Medicine Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
USCIS requires proof of U.S. medical licensure or eligibility for H-1B petitions in physician roles. Confirm your ECFMG certification and state medical board eligibility are current before any employer files on your behalf.
Target sports medicine employers with H-1B history
Hospital systems, university athletic departments, and orthopedic group practices regularly sponsor Sports Medicine Physicians. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for physician-level specialty occupations in your target state.
Distinguish fellowship training in your application materials
Sports Medicine is a subspecialty requiring a fellowship after primary residency. Employers filing H-1B petitions must demonstrate specialty occupation, so your CV and cover letter should explicitly frame the fellowship as the qualifying credential tied to the role.
Account for state licensing timelines in your offer negotiation
Many states take 60 to 120 days to issue a full medical license. Negotiate your start date and H-1B petition filing timeline around licensing approval, not just USCIS processing, to avoid gaps between petition approval and authorized employment.
Confirm prevailing wage before the LCA is filed
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Sports Medicine Physician role at the specific worksite. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level yourself before the LCA is submitted so there are no surprises at the offer stage.
Understand CAP-exempt employer options if you miss the lottery
Hospitals and medical centers affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often H-1B cap-exempt. If you don't get selected in the annual cap process, pursuing a position at a cap-exempt institution lets you file at any time of year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sports Medicine Physician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Sports Medicine Physicians hold a Doctor of Medicine or osteopathic medicine degree plus a completed subspecialty fellowship, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The role requires a specific, directly related advanced degree at a minimum, so it clears the H-1B threshold without ambiguity. Employers rarely face RFEs on specialty occupation grounds for board-certified sports medicine physicians.
What visas are available to international Sports Medicine Physicians beyond the H-1B?
Canadian and Mexican physicians who hold a Medical Doctor degree and have a U.S. job offer can enter on a TN visa under the USMCA's physician category, which requires no lottery and can be renewed indefinitely in three-year increments. Physicians with extraordinary ability may qualify for an O-1 visa. EB-2 and EB-3 green card paths are also common for physicians willing to pursue PERM labor certification with their employer.
How do I find Sports Medicine Physician employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified sponsorship history for physician-level specialty occupations, searchable by role and location. University medical centers, hospital networks with sports medicine programs, and orthopedic surgery groups are the most consistent sponsors, since they have established HR and legal infrastructure for physician immigration.
Does a foreign medical degree count toward H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
Yes, provided the degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. medical degree by a credential evaluation service and you hold ECFMG certification. USCIS accepts credential equivalency evaluations for H-1B petitions. Many countries' MB ChB, MBBS, or MD degrees have been routinely accepted, but you'll need a formal equivalency report as part of the petition documentation your employer submits.
Can a Sports Medicine Physician on an H-1B work at multiple clinic sites for the same employer?
Yes, but each worksite requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before work begins at that location. Employers who run multi-site sports medicine practices or cover several team facilities need to file LCA amendments or additional LCAs for each distinct worksite address. Failing to cover all worksites is one of the most common H-1B compliance errors in clinical physician roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Sports Medicine 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.