Immigration Attorney

Job Summary

The Immigration Attorney serves as the principal legal resource for employment-based immigration matters across Vandalia Health and its affiliated entities. This position provides legal advice, compliance oversight, and strategic workforce support for physician, advanced practice provider, nursing, research, executive, and professional recruitment initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment-based immigration programs including H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3 and other visa classifications. • Direct physician immigration matters, including J-1 waiver and Conrad 30 processes. • Oversee PERM labor certification and permanent residence sponsorship matters. • Provide legal support to Human Resources, Provider Recruitment, Graduate Medical Education, and Medical Staff Services. • Ensure compliance with USCIS, Department of Labor, Department of State, and Department of Homeland Security requirements. • Lead immigration audits and employment authorization compliance initiatives. • Draft policies, agreements, guidance documents, and educational materials. • Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal expenditures. • Respond to government inquiries, audits, subpoenas, and investigations affecting immigration matters. 10. Develop strategic recommendations regarding healthcare workforce shortages and recruitment planning.

Leadership and Strategic Responsibilities Provide executive-level guidance regarding physician recruitment, immigration risk management, workforce planning, retention initiatives, underserved-community staffing strategies, and emerging legal developments affecting healthcare employers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.

2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.

4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.

6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.

8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Doctorate Degree (Required) Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction; demonstrated knowledge of employment-based immigration law. Seven or more years of employment-based immigration experience; healthcare, academic medical center, or physician immigration experience; experience with J-1 waivers, Conrad 30 programs, and PERM labor certifications.

Credentials

Work Schedule: Days

Status: 40 hrs per pay

Location: Northgate-400 Association Dr.

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Guy S. Stewart guy.stewart@vandaliahealth.org