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Cardiovascular surgeons with foreign training can secure U.S. permanent residency through EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based sponsorship. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, locking in your priority date. Board certification, fellowship credentials, and specialty training all strengthen your sponsorship case.
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Cardiac Surgery - Creighton University - CHI Health
The Division of Cardiac Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health is recruiting Cardiac Surgeon to be part of our vibrant Cardiac Surgery program and expand our clinical, surgical, research, and educational activities in conjunction with our Department of Surgery and Division Cardiovascular Medicine.
At Creighton University Medical Center, our Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the nation’s highest quality, award winning heart programs. We are a designated TAVR Center with a high procedure volume and excellent outcomes - Supported by a highly ranked team of interventional cardiologists. Our Cardiac Surgery program is part of our integrated, multispecialty system, working with every member of the cardiovascular medicine team committed to the highest outcome of every procedure we perform. This opportunity is ripe for a busy cardiovascular surgeon to build and grow an adult cardiac surgery practice in all of its domains in partnership with outstanding colleagues and forward-thinking and dynamic academic and business leadership.
In addition, our program is further augmented by our many other resources associated with our academic institution including our inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program.
Resident activity with the department of surgery is highly engaging at our University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center.
- Working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton University’s surgical residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine.
- Reporting to the Creighton & CHI Health Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery
- Highly competitive Salary Guarantee
- Paid Relocation Expenses
- Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America’s best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.
- Electronic medical records via EPIC
- Universal Care model – entire hospital floor dedicated to CV
- All cases staffed by B/C Cardiac Anesthesia
- 4 OR suites including 1 hybrid suite
- CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements
- American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
- A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible
Where You'll Work
Academic Health System
CHI Health has partnered with Creighton University School of Medicine, a reputable and prestigious medical school with strong Jesuit values in education, research and service. Together, we are shaping a new future for Academic Health and serving as a trendsetting model for academic health system of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our new Academic Medical Center at Bergan Mercy supports a culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.
About Omaha
Omaha shines as an exceptional place to live with a welcoming family oriented community, robust infrastructure, academic excellence, and dynamic four-season lifestyle. The metropolitan area of over 1 million residents features diverse job opportunities, attainable housing costs, high safety, excellence in the arts, and was crowned Forbes "#1 Best City to Move To" in 2024. It is an academically focused city as the home to two major universities and two medical schools. Omaha's four-season climate further sets itself apart and is a boon for families and outdoor enthusiasts with over 200 days of sunshine a year.
Interested in this position, please reach out to Jeff Wooten, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, tel: 402-960-4852; email: Jeffrey.wooten@commonspirit.org
Pay Range
$850,000 - $920,000 /year
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Cardiac Surgery - Creighton University - CHI Health
The Division of Cardiac Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health is recruiting Cardiac Surgeon to be part of our vibrant Cardiac Surgery program and expand our clinical, surgical, research, and educational activities in conjunction with our Department of Surgery and Division Cardiovascular Medicine.
At Creighton University Medical Center, our Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the nation’s highest quality, award winning heart programs. We are a designated TAVR Center with a high procedure volume and excellent outcomes - Supported by a highly ranked team of interventional cardiologists. Our Cardiac Surgery program is part of our integrated, multispecialty system, working with every member of the cardiovascular medicine team committed to the highest outcome of every procedure we perform. This opportunity is ripe for a busy cardiovascular surgeon to build and grow an adult cardiac surgery practice in all of its domains in partnership with outstanding colleagues and forward-thinking and dynamic academic and business leadership.
In addition, our program is further augmented by our many other resources associated with our academic institution including our inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program.
Resident activity with the department of surgery is highly engaging at our University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center.
- Working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton University’s surgical residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine.
- Reporting to the Creighton & CHI Health Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery
- Highly competitive Salary Guarantee
- Paid Relocation Expenses
- Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America’s best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.
- Electronic medical records via EPIC
- Universal Care model – entire hospital floor dedicated to CV
- All cases staffed by B/C Cardiac Anesthesia
- 4 OR suites including 1 hybrid suite
- CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements
- American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
- A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible
Where You'll Work
Academic Health System
CHI Health has partnered with Creighton University School of Medicine, a reputable and prestigious medical school with strong Jesuit values in education, research and service. Together, we are shaping a new future for Academic Health and serving as a trendsetting model for academic health system of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our new Academic Medical Center at Bergan Mercy supports a culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.
About Omaha
Omaha shines as an exceptional place to live with a welcoming family oriented community, robust infrastructure, academic excellence, and dynamic four-season lifestyle. The metropolitan area of over 1 million residents features diverse job opportunities, attainable housing costs, high safety, excellence in the arts, and was crowned Forbes "#1 Best City to Move To" in 2024. It is an academically focused city as the home to two major universities and two medical schools. Omaha's four-season climate further sets itself apart and is a boon for families and outdoor enthusiasts with over 200 days of sunshine a year.
Interested in this position, please reach out to Jeff Wooten, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, tel: 402-960-4852; email: Jeffrey.wooten@commonspirit.org
Pay Range
$850,000 - $920,000 /year
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Cardiovascular Surgeon
Translate your credentials before applying
Foreign medical degrees and board certifications must be evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential assessment body before PERM filing begins. Get certified translations and equivalency letters ready so your employer's attorney can build the PERM job description around your actual qualifications.
Target hospitals with active PERM filing histories
Academic medical centers, large health systems, and VA hospitals file PERM applications far more regularly than private surgical practices. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by employer name and occupation to identify cardiovascular surgery programs that have sponsored foreign surgeons before.
Verify your salary meets prevailing wage requirements
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and geographic area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific metro before accepting any offer, not after.
Search green-card-sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters cardiovascular surgery roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, cutting out the guesswork. Run your search by specialty and location to surface positions where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring conversation.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
Cardiovascular surgeons typically qualify for EB-2 given the advanced-degree and specialty licensing requirements, but your employer's attorney sets the preference category in the I-140 petition. If your priority date matters for timing, ask explicitly which category they intend to file under.
Lock in your priority date before your visa status changes
Your PERM priority date is established when DOL receives the application, not when it's approved. If you're on a J-1 or H-1B and anticipate a status change or two-year home residency requirement, confirm your employer has initiated PERM before any gap in authorized stay occurs.
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Find Cardiovascular Surgeon JobsCardiovascular Surgeon Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do cardiovascular surgeons qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Cardiovascular surgeons qualify for EB-2 because the role requires an advanced degree, specifically a medical degree plus residency and fellowship training. EB-3 remains an option if the employer structures the PERM job description differently, but most sponsoring health systems file under EB-2 given the specialty's clear advanced-degree requirement under USCIS guidance.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a cardiovascular surgeon?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process is longer, often 18 to 36 months from filing to approval, but the outcome is permanent rather than renewable status tied to a single employer.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a cardiovascular surgeon for a green card?
Academic medical centers, large regional health systems, and government-affiliated hospitals are the most consistent PERM sponsors for cardiovascular surgeons. These organizations have dedicated immigration counsel and established sponsorship pipelines. Private surgical groups and smaller specialty practices rarely initiate PERM because of the cost and administrative burden involved.
How can I find cardiovascular surgery jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter cardiovascular surgery and cardiothoracic roles specifically by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship histories, so you're not cold-applying to positions that don't sponsor. Standard job searches don't surface this information, which means most foreign surgeons waste time on applications that will never lead to a PERM filing.
Does the PERM process require a cardiovascular surgeon to have U.S. board certification?
PERM itself doesn't mandate U.S. board certification, but the job requirements in your PERM application must reflect what the employer genuinely requires for the position. Most U.S. hospitals require or strongly prefer board eligibility or certification from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, so that credential effectively becomes part of the PERM minimum requirements in practice.
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