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OB/GYN Physician | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Upstate New York | IMG-Friendly | H1-B Visa Sponsorship
📍 Chenango Memorial Hospital | Norwich, NY | United Health Services (Not-for-Profit)
Are you an OB/GYN physician — or completing your residency or fellowship in 2026 or 2027 — looking for a rewarding practice in a community that genuinely supports your life outside of medicine? We want to hear from you.
About the Role
Chenango Memorial Hospital, part of United Health Services (UHS), is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN Physician to join a collegial, well-established practice in Norwich, NY. You’ll work alongside two experienced OB/GYNs and a Certified Nurse Midwife in a traditional practice setting offering:
• Routine and high-risk obstetrical care
• Advanced infertility evaluation and treatment
• Access to modern medical technologies in a supportive environment
This is a full-scope OB/GYN role in a community that truly values its physicians.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary: $351,000 – $550,000 annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective first of the month after hire)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous PTO from day one
• Wellness rewards up to $400/year
• Flexible spending accounts & access to financial advisors
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection
🌍 International Medical Graduates (IMGs) — We Are Actively Visa-Friendly
As a rural, not-for-profit healthcare system, UHS offers significant visa advantages that set us apart:
✅ ARC J-1 Waiver Program — UHS is a participating employer in the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) J-1 Waiver program, enabling IMGs to transition from J-1 to H-1B status without competing in the Conrad-30 lottery
✅ Uncapped, Year-Round H-1B Access — As a nonprofit rural healthcare employer, we have access to cap-exempt H-1B visas, available year-round with no annual lottery. This allows us to transition physicians from O-1, TN, and other visa types directly to a dual-intent H-1B
✅ O-1 Visas — We can extend and support O-1 visa arrangements for suitably qualified physicians, including Canadian-trained physicians seeking U.S. practice opportunities
⛷️ Live Where Others Vacation
Norwich, NY sits at the crossroads of some of the Northeast’s most celebrated landscapes:
• ~1 hour from the Finger Lakes wine trails and lakeside recreation
• Equidistant between the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains — two of the region’s premier ski destinations with world-class winter sports, hiking, and outdoor adventure
• Affordable home prices — your salary goes significantly further here than in metro markets
• Top-rated local schools — an exceptional place to raise a family
• Vibrant local culture: craft breweries, minor league sports, seasonal festivals, and a close-knit community
• Easy access to major Northeast cities when you want the urban fix
🏥 About United Health Services
UHS is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system serving New York’s Southern Tier. With four hospitals, long-term care, home care, and physician practices, UHS generates $1.3 billion in annual economic impact and employs over 6,300 staff and providers. Our teaching hospitals — affiliated with SUNY Upstate and SUNY Binghamton — train 100 physicians annually in residency and fellowship programs.
Our culture is built on Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation — and we mean it. From peer recognition programs and leadership engagement initiatives to team events and community volunteer days, this is a place where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
UHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
📩 Ready to learn more or apply?
We welcome applications from physicians at all career stages, including those completing residency or fellowship training in 2027. Reach out directly or apply via the link below — we’d love to start a conversation. Additional sign-on bonuses and loan repayments are negotiable on a case by case basis.
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Salary : $351,000 - $550,000