Orthopedic Surgeon
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Jackson, Kentucky
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
This orthopedic surgery position offers an opportunity to practice in a supportive, community-focused environment nestled in the scenic mountains of eastern Kentucky. Responsibilities include providing general orthopedic surgical care with a call schedule of 1:3. The role involves joining an existing team with one orthopedic surgeon and offers potential for growth. Qualifications are open to both new and experienced candidates. Visa sponsorship options such as J-1 and H-1B are negotiable. Key duties involve delivering comprehensive orthopedic services, collaborating with regional networks, and engaging with clinical training site affiliations. Support services include assistance with salary negotiations, licensing, interview coordination, and matching candidates to career preferences. Ideal for physicians seeking purpose, balance, and community connection in a stable, growth-oriented position with a broad scope of practice in a picturesque setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Visa sponsorship record: Health Here Inc.
Sponsors occasionally| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| FY2024 | 1 | — | — | — |
This exact kind of role (Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric) isn't among the roles Health Here Inc. sponsored most often.
Roles they sponsor most
- financial analyst2 LCAs · median $120k
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric (SOC 29-1242).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 1 PERM labor certification: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Kentucky (state median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $165,578 | ~15% |
| Level II | $263,224 | ~31% |
| Level III | $360,870 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $483,122 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.