E-3 Visa Electrophysiology Cardiologist Jobs
Electrophysiology cardiologist roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, requiring a medical degree and U.S. licensure. Australian cardiologists can secure sponsorship without entering an H-1B lottery, and the visa renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you maintain a qualifying position.
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Position Summary:
The Director, Electrophysiology (EP) Training Program at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Training Program. This role is responsible for program administration, curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and student success, including recruitment and workforce placement.
UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School’s Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Training Program delivers comprehensive education and hands-on training in Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, and Structural Heart Disease. The program prepares individuals for clinical and technical specialist roles within the cardiac medical device industry and healthcare settings, while building the competencies required for certification and leadership in the electrophysiology field.
The Director partners with device manufacturers and clinical, academic, and hospital stakeholders to ensure high-quality, industry-aligned training and to advance program visibility and responsiveness to workforce needs. This role also includes outreach and engagement activities, including local travel to student career fairs and recruitment events. Additionally, the Director oversees budgeting, internal controls, and personnel management to support program growth, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented leader with strong communication skills, a commitment to education and workforce development, and the ability to build partnerships across academic, clinical, and industry environments. Success in this role requires adaptability, strategic thinking, and a passion for developing future leaders in the electrophysiology field.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the program to ensure continuity of training for all enrolled students.
- Responsible for creating, maintaining and managing a yearly operating budget.
- Collaborates with the Educational Directors for Cardiac Electrophysiology & Ablation and Pacing & Cardiac Rhythm Management to continually develop up to date curriculum for the program; coordinates visiting speakers. Oversees the development of standards to measure clinical competencies to produce competitively skilled students from the program.
- Networks to promote the UTHealth EP Heart Training Program to the UTHealth and the industry. Stays informed of the job market and adjusts recruitment and class size accordingly.
- Collaborates with UTHealth hospital partners to ensure compliance with their operating standards and to ensure access for training.
- Oversees student recruitment to the program at Universities and other schools of higher learning; will be required to travel on a regular basis.
- Has direct oversight of the workforce job placement program to assist new graduates of the cardiac electrophysiology training program.
- Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection; hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
HRS/IBHRE Certification (CCDS and/or CEPS) preferred
Minimum Education:
Master's Degree preferred
Minimum Experience:
7 years of related experience required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Director, Electrophysiology Training Program
Position Summary:
The Director, Electrophysiology (EP) Training Program at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Training Program. This role is responsible for program administration, curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and student success, including recruitment and workforce placement.
UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School’s Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Training Program delivers comprehensive education and hands-on training in Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, and Structural Heart Disease. The program prepares individuals for clinical and technical specialist roles within the cardiac medical device industry and healthcare settings, while building the competencies required for certification and leadership in the electrophysiology field.
The Director partners with device manufacturers and clinical, academic, and hospital stakeholders to ensure high-quality, industry-aligned training and to advance program visibility and responsiveness to workforce needs. This role also includes outreach and engagement activities, including local travel to student career fairs and recruitment events. Additionally, the Director oversees budgeting, internal controls, and personnel management to support program growth, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented leader with strong communication skills, a commitment to education and workforce development, and the ability to build partnerships across academic, clinical, and industry environments. Success in this role requires adaptability, strategic thinking, and a passion for developing future leaders in the electrophysiology field.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the program to ensure continuity of training for all enrolled students.
- Responsible for creating, maintaining and managing a yearly operating budget.
- Collaborates with the Educational Directors for Cardiac Electrophysiology & Ablation and Pacing & Cardiac Rhythm Management to continually develop up to date curriculum for the program; coordinates visiting speakers. Oversees the development of standards to measure clinical competencies to produce competitively skilled students from the program.
- Networks to promote the UTHealth EP Heart Training Program to the UTHealth and the industry. Stays informed of the job market and adjusts recruitment and class size accordingly.
- Collaborates with UTHealth hospital partners to ensure compliance with their operating standards and to ensure access for training.
- Oversees student recruitment to the program at Universities and other schools of higher learning; will be required to travel on a regular basis.
- Has direct oversight of the workforce job placement program to assist new graduates of the cardiac electrophysiology training program.
- Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection; hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
HRS/IBHRE Certification (CCDS and/or CEPS) preferred
Minimum Education:
Master's Degree preferred
Minimum Experience:
7 years of related experience required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Electrophysiology Cardiologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
U.S. hospitals won't file an LCA for an international medical graduate without active ECFMG certification. Confirm your certification is current and matches the name on your Australian passport before sending any applications.
Target academic medical centers with EP programs
Large academic centers and integrated health systems run dedicated electrophysiology labs and have immigration counsel on staff. These employers file E-3 LCAs regularly, so your sponsorship request won't be their first.
Request an LCA before signing your contract
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before you can apply for the E-3 visa stamp. Ask your prospective employer to initiate the LCA through FLAG as soon as an offer is verbal, not after contract execution.
Negotiate state licensure timeline into your start date
E-3 approval doesn't guarantee you can practice immediately. Each state's medical board sets its own timeline for issuing a full cardiology license, so build at least 60 to 90 days of licensure processing into your negotiated start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
EP cardiologist roles involve specialty occupation documentation that must align precisely across the LCA, DS-160, and consulate packet. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, reducing filing errors that delay your start date.
Prepare a role-specific specialty occupation letter
Consular officers occasionally query whether a cardiologist subspecialty qualifies as a specialty occupation distinct from general internal medicine. Your employer's support letter should cite the fellowship training requirements and board certification criteria specific to electrophysiology.
E-3 Visa Electrophysiology Cardiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find electrophysiology cardiologist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists electrophysiology cardiologist positions from employers who have active E-3 and LCA filing histories, so you can filter for sponsorship-ready roles rather than cold-applying and hoping HR will engage. Academic medical centers and large cardiovascular group practices are the most consistent source of sponsored EP positions in the U.S.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does the E-3 visa work differently from H-1B for electrophysiology cardiologists?
Yes, significantly. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there's no lottery and no registration period. You can apply at the U.S. consulate in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth as soon as your employer's LCA is DOL-certified. H-1B requires a March registration, a random lottery draw, and a wait until October 1 to start work.
Can I work across multiple hospital sites on a single E-3 visa?
Each worksite must be covered by an LCA that lists that specific location. If your position involves splitting time between a main hospital campus and a satellite EP lab, your employer needs to file an LCA that includes all sites before you begin work there. Adding a new site after the fact requires an amended LCA, not a new visa.
What happens to my E-3 status if my hospital credentialing is delayed?
Your E-3 visa and I-94 authorize employment with that specific employer in that specific role, but you can't bill or practice clinically until credentialing clears. The visa itself remains valid during the delay. If credentialing extends beyond your I-94 expiry, your employer will need to file an E-3 renewal or you'll need to depart and re-enter on a new visa stamp.