Physician careers for International Medical Graduates at SCP Health
Physician careers for International Medical Graduates at SCP Health
Physician careers for International Medical Graduates at SCP Health
As an international medical graduate (IMG), you bring exceptional training and experience to U.S. medicine. SCP Health provides dedicated immigration support, structured onboarding, and long-term career investment to help you build the career you choose.
Navigating J-1 waiver sponsorship and H-1B petitions while completing residency is a significant undertaking. At SCP Health, our dedicated immigration team manages the entire process on your behalf, at no cost to you.
Dedicated immigration
attorney liaison
One legal expert manages your case end to end, from initial screening through application completion
Full cost
coverage
All expenses for J-1 waiver applications, transfers, and H-1B petitions are covered
Early green
card planning
Permanent residency planning is built into your support from the start
Transparent commitment
guidance
We walk you through the three-year J-1 service requirement before anything is signed
The move into U.S. attending practice involves more than credentialing and paperwork. For IMG physicians, it also means navigating a new practice environment, a new community, and in many cases, a new culture. We built our transition support around that reality.
Within one business day of signing, you are assigned a dedicated Clinician Experience Specialist who owns your onboarding from that moment forward. They coordinate credentialing, licensing, scheduling, and communication across every team involved in your transition. You have one person to call.
Your CES coordinates the Medical Staff Liaison managing your hospital privileging and the Enrollment Specialist handling your payor credentialing. Both are actively managed so your start date stays on track.
We help ensure you have what you need to practice from day one, with support navigating the documentation requirements specific to your situation.
We understand that your transition extends beyond the workplace. Our onboarding support includes resources to help you and your family settle into your new community, because a supported physician is one whose whole life is taken into account.
“At SCP Health, we value your training—the data is clear that international medical graduates deliver excellent care. But we also value your experience, your background, and you as a person. The journey that brought you here shaped the physician you are—and that matters to us.“
— Rodolphe Taby, MD, EVP and Chief Medical Officer, SCP Health
At SCP Health, your first years with us are exactly that, your first years. We invest in your growth from the beginning, not just during onboarding, and offer opportunities nationwide to give you choices throughout your career.
Access 300+ accredited CME courses completely free, available 24/7 in the format that works for you. SCP physicians earned 34,000+ CME hours in the past year alone. Learn more about clinical education and training →
We pair early-career IMG physicians with experienced attending physicians and medical directors who have navigated similar paths. This is mentorship built into the program from day one.
When you’re ready to lead, the pathway is structured and real. Clinical Leadership Onboarding, the Medical Leadership Intensive, and Regional Medical Leadership meetings prepare you for roles from Medical Director to Regional Medical Officer and beyond. Some of the largest, most complex programs in our network are led today by physicians who came through the IMG track. Learn more about our medical leadership pathway →
Attend national conferences including SHM and ACEP, journal clubs, and educational presentations that connect you with physicians across our network.
While specific benefit packages vary based on your contract, SCP Health physicians have access to:
Visa sponsorship
Full J-1 and H-1B immigration support at no cost, with green card planning available. Learn more →
Resident start packages
$2,500 start bonus to support the transition into your new role
Competitive compensation
Fair, market-based compensation with extensive benefit opportunities
Learn more from our Chief Wellness Officer →
Malpractice coverage
Comprehensive coverage including tail coverage
Wellness support
Peer coaching, confidential counseling, and specialized wellness programs designed for physicians
Free CME
300+ free accredited CME courses through SCP University
Advocacy
A team that champions both patients and physicians on the issues that matter Learn about our advocacy work →
One of the most important questions IMG physicians ask is whether the right opportunity exists for their specialty, their goals, and their life. With one of the largest physician networks in the country, we have meaningful options.
Our network spans emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and critical care across the country, including positions at federally designated shortage area facilities that qualify for J-1 waiver programs. Whether you want to stay close to where you trained, join a travel team or build your career somewhere new, we’ll work to find the right fit.
Clinical decisions at SCP Health are made by practicing physicians. With 16 senior clinical leaders and 330+ medical directors, our structure gives physicians a real voice in how care is delivered.
With a B2/Positive Moody’s debt rating and a seven-year average hospital partnership tenure, SCP Health is an organization built to be here for the long run. Our 90% physician retention rate reflects what physicians experience once they arrive.
• 6,500+ physicians nationwide
• 16 senior clinical leaders
• 330+ medical directors
• IMG physicians paired with experienced mentors who have navigated similar paths
• A CMO who went through the IMG journey himself
• Evidence-based protocols developed by care teams
• 97%+ MIPS quality performance score over the last three years
• 300+ free CME courses through SCP University
• 90% physician retention rate
• 34,000+ CME hours awarded annually
• A culture where clinical decisions are made by practicing physicians
• AMA Joy in Medicine recognized organization
• Named one of Becker's top places to work in health care
• B2/Positive Moody's debt rating
• 50+ years of exceptional care
• 7-year average hospital partnership tenure
SCP Health supports IMG physicians in emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and critical care medicine across 29+ states. We also support NPs and PAs across these specialties.
Yes. SCP Health provides full J-1 waiver sponsorship support, including dedicated immigration attorney liaison services, management of all documentation and agency filings, and complete cost coverage for eligible physicians. J-1 candidates commit to three years of full-time service in a federally designated underserved area.
Yes. SCP Health covers H-1B petition costs for eligible physicians and provides dedicated legal support throughout the process. Opportunities are available at qualifying sites within our network.
From your first conversation, a dedicated immigration attorney liaison is assigned to your case. They manage all paperwork and communications between you, the hospital facilities, and immigration counsel from initial screening through application completion. You always have a clear picture of where your application stands. See the full process →
No. SCP Health covers all expenses for initial J-1 waiver applications, transfers, and H-1B petitions. There are no out-of-pocket immigration costs for eligible physicians.
J-1 waiver physicians commit to three years of full-time service at a qualifying practice site in a federally designated medically underserved area. We walk you through exactly what this means for your specific situation before anything is signed.
We recognize that your decision to practice in the U.S. often involves your family. Our onboarding support includes resources to help your family navigate the transition alongside you, from community integration to practical relocation guidance.
After completing your three-year service commitment, SCP Health supports your transition to H-1B status and, when you’re ready, green card sponsorship. Long-term career development, including leadership pathways, is available from day one.
Yes. SCP Health’s leadership pathway is open to all physicians based on talent, skill, and experience. Some of the largest and most complex programs in our network are led by physicians who came through the IMG track. Clinical Leadership Onboarding and the Medical Leadership Intensive are available to all physicians.
Our network spans 29+ states with positions at federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas and Medically Underserved Areas. Geographic preferences are part of the conversation from the start, and we work to match you with qualifying sites that align with your goals.
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