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Cardiology Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which lets U.S. employers permanently hire foreign-trained NPs. Hospitals and cardiology practices filing PERM must document recruitment efforts and meet prevailing wage requirements before USCIS approves the I-140 petition.
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Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider to meet the growing demand for Cardiology at Indiana Heart Physicians satellite office located in Columbus, Indiana. An experienced provider is preferred. This interested candidate will join a multi-specialty team of 22 cardiologists, 2 cardiac hospitalists, and 24 advanced practice providers.
Indiana Heart Physicians (IHP) has been delivering leading cardiovascular care since 1978, offering comprehensive services through board‑certified cardiologists across multidisciplinary clinics, including cardio‑oncology, heart failure, A‑Fib, cardio‑genetics, and structural heart. IHP provides advanced cardiac imaging and participates in research and clinical trials to bring patients the latest innovations in heart care. As part of the Franciscan Health Heart Center—ranked by HealthGrades as #1 in Indiana for cardiology (2024–2026), named one of HealthGrades’ America’s 100 Best for Cardiac Care (2026), and recognized by CareChex as #1 in the market for cardiac care (2026)—IHP delivers nationally recognized, patient‑centered cardiovascular excellence.
WHAT WE NEED:
Ideal candidate will be an experienced Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider, who will operate in an office/hospital setting and be responsible for caring for patient’s aged 18 years and older who have cardiovascular conditions. The primary focus of the Advanced Practice Provider is seeing patients in our general cardiac clinic located in Columbus, Indiana. Candidate will also have desire to develop strong ties with patients and the greater Columbus community through outreach and educational opportunities.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Schedule: Four 10-hour weekday shifts (days to be determined – no weekends or holidays) based on outpatient volumes and cardiac testing requirements
- Average outpatient volume: 16 – 18 per day
- Average inpatient volume: 16 – 20 patients per day
-
Common Diagnoses:
-
Atrial Fibrillation
- Hypertension
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Failure
-
Dyslipidemia
-
Daily Duties:
-
Complete patient health assessments
- Diagnosis and treat individuals with current or potential cardiac needs
- Offer lifestyle, medical and dietary suggestions
- Develop treatment plan for patients
- Refer patients to cardiologists as appropriate for advanced testing and imaging
WHO WE ARE:
Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.
With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:
- Competitive compensation
- Paid malpractice
- 27 days of Paid Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend
- Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Customized marketing support
MORE INFORMATION:
For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.
WHERE WE LIVE:
Columbus is a beautiful city well-known for unique architecture and public art. Located about 40 miles south of Indianapolis on the east fork of the White River, it is the state’s 20th largest city. National Geographic Traveler ranked Columbus 11th on its historic destinations list in late 2008, describing the city as "authentic, unique, and unspoiled." Columbus won the national contest "America in Bloom" in 2006, and in 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of GQ magazine, Columbus was named as one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country". Columbus is also home to the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins, Inc.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree - Required
- Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) - Required - or
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Never or Rarely
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider to meet the growing demand for Cardiology at Indiana Heart Physicians satellite office located in Columbus, Indiana. An experienced provider is preferred. This interested candidate will join a multi-specialty team of 22 cardiologists, 2 cardiac hospitalists, and 24 advanced practice providers.
Indiana Heart Physicians (IHP) has been delivering leading cardiovascular care since 1978, offering comprehensive services through board‑certified cardiologists across multidisciplinary clinics, including cardio‑oncology, heart failure, A‑Fib, cardio‑genetics, and structural heart. IHP provides advanced cardiac imaging and participates in research and clinical trials to bring patients the latest innovations in heart care. As part of the Franciscan Health Heart Center—ranked by HealthGrades as #1 in Indiana for cardiology (2024–2026), named one of HealthGrades’ America’s 100 Best for Cardiac Care (2026), and recognized by CareChex as #1 in the market for cardiac care (2026)—IHP delivers nationally recognized, patient‑centered cardiovascular excellence.
WHAT WE NEED:
Ideal candidate will be an experienced Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider, who will operate in an office/hospital setting and be responsible for caring for patient’s aged 18 years and older who have cardiovascular conditions. The primary focus of the Advanced Practice Provider is seeing patients in our general cardiac clinic located in Columbus, Indiana. Candidate will also have desire to develop strong ties with patients and the greater Columbus community through outreach and educational opportunities.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Schedule: Four 10-hour weekday shifts (days to be determined – no weekends or holidays) based on outpatient volumes and cardiac testing requirements
- Average outpatient volume: 16 – 18 per day
- Average inpatient volume: 16 – 20 patients per day
-
Common Diagnoses:
-
Atrial Fibrillation
- Hypertension
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Failure
-
Dyslipidemia
-
Daily Duties:
-
Complete patient health assessments
- Diagnosis and treat individuals with current or potential cardiac needs
- Offer lifestyle, medical and dietary suggestions
- Develop treatment plan for patients
- Refer patients to cardiologists as appropriate for advanced testing and imaging
WHO WE ARE:
Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.
With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:
- Competitive compensation
- Paid malpractice
- 27 days of Paid Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend
- Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Customized marketing support
MORE INFORMATION:
For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.
WHERE WE LIVE:
Columbus is a beautiful city well-known for unique architecture and public art. Located about 40 miles south of Indianapolis on the east fork of the White River, it is the state’s 20th largest city. National Geographic Traveler ranked Columbus 11th on its historic destinations list in late 2008, describing the city as "authentic, unique, and unspoiled." Columbus won the national contest "America in Bloom" in 2006, and in 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of GQ magazine, Columbus was named as one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country". Columbus is also home to the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins, Inc.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree - Required
- Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) - Required - or
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Never or Rarely
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet PERM requirements
Your MSN or DNP must align with the job description filed in the PERM application. State licensure and any ANCC cardiovascular or acute care certifications strengthen the employer's case that you meet the advertised minimum requirements.
Target health systems with established PERM pipelines
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers that operate cardiac catheterization labs or heart failure clinics are more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and experience sponsoring NPs through the full PERM-to-green-card process.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by Cardiology Nurse Practitioner roles where employers have active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces these positions so you're targeting offers that already include EB-2 or EB-3 pathways rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Negotiate the prevailing wage tier during offer discussions
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level II or Level III wage rates for your metro area before accepting an offer, so you're not underpaid relative to what DOL mandates.
Understand how EB-3 differs from your current H-1B status
PERM-based sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no lottery and no six-year cap, though priority date backlogs apply for certain nationalities at the EB-2 and EB-3 preference levels.
File CGFNS and credential evaluations well before PERM starts
Foreign nursing graduates typically need a Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) certificate or equivalent credential evaluation. Delays in this step stall the PERM timeline, so complete credential verification months before your employer files with DOL.
Green Card Cardiology Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cardiology Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories?
Yes. An NP position requiring a master's degree typically qualifies under EB-2 as an advanced-degree professional role. If the employer's minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree plus licensure, EB-3 as a skilled worker applies. The job description filed with DOL during PERM determines which category the employer uses, so the exact language in the offer letter matters.
How does PERM-based green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for NPs?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 65,000 per year, subject to lottery selection, and limited to six years of initial status. PERM sponsorship targets permanent residency, has no annual lottery, and is not subject to a six-year cap. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years depending on nationality and USCIS workload, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What role does the DOL prevailing wage play in a Cardiology NP green card case?
DOL requires the sponsoring employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the NP role in the specific geographic location. The employer submits a PERM labor certification application to DOL, and the certified wage locks in the minimum salary for the duration of the sponsorship. You can check applicable wage levels for cardiology NP roles using the OFLC Wage Search tool before accepting an offer.
How can I find Cardiology Nurse Practitioner jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Cardiology Nurse Practitioner roles where employers have a documented history of EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and then asking each employer about sponsorship willingness, which is one of the most common friction points foreign NPs encounter during job searches.
Does my foreign nursing credential automatically satisfy PERM requirements for a Cardiology NP role?
Not automatically. Foreign nursing graduates typically need a CGFNS certificate or a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation that establishes equivalency to a U.S. nursing degree. The employer's PERM filing must show you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description. Completing credential evaluation early, ideally before PERM begins, prevents delays that can stall an entire green card case by months.