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Intensivist jobs with green card sponsorship are available at academic medical centers, large health systems, and private critical care groups that file PERM labor certifications for critical care physicians. EB-2 covers intensivists with advanced medical degrees, while EB-3 applies to those meeting the skilled-worker standard. Per-country backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries, so starting the sponsorship process early matters.
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
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The Heart Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine, is seeking to expand our Cardiac ICU faculty by adding one pediatric cardiac intensivist to join our team of cardiac intensivists at the assistant or associate professor level at the Arthur M. Blank Children’s Hospital. The candidate will join the division of pediatric cardiology of Emory University School of Medicine, with more than 60 faculty members led by Dr. William Mahle and Dr. Paul Chai.
The Heart Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the largest in the United States, performing more than 800 cardiac surgeries each year. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is the largest pediatric referral center in the Southeast, with 550 pediatric beds, and 1,400 pediatric general and specialist healthcare providers.
The dedicated Cardiac ICU is a 36-bed unit with over 1000 annual admissions and is complemented by a cardiac step-down unit with an additional 36 beds. The division of pediatric cardiology provides cardiac care for the vast majority of the children in the state of Georgia, with a catchment population of approximately 10 million. The heart transplant program, one of the busiest in the nation, has performed over 450 pediatric heart transplants to date, and is an important component of the ICU that includes a busy heart failure and VAD service.
The cardiac research enterprise includes clinical research, a cardiac outcomes center, and basic science research. Pediatric cardiac device development and use of innovative technologies occurs through our research partnership with Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University.
Candidates should have completed training and be BC/BE in pediatric cardiology, or pediatric critical care with additional training completed in pediatric cardiac intensive care, or dual Cardiology/Critical Care training. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Teaching responsibilities include the education of residents, fellows, and advanced care practitioners.
INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD CONTACT:
Shanelle Clarke, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
clarkes@kidsheart.com
Michael Wolf, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
Associate Medical Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
wolfm@kidsheart.com
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
DESCRIPTION
The Heart Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine, is seeking to expand our Cardiac ICU faculty by adding one pediatric cardiac intensivist to join our team of cardiac intensivists at the assistant or associate professor level at the Arthur M. Blank Children’s Hospital. The candidate will join the division of pediatric cardiology of Emory University School of Medicine, with more than 60 faculty members led by Dr. William Mahle and Dr. Paul Chai.
The Heart Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the largest in the United States, performing more than 800 cardiac surgeries each year. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is the largest pediatric referral center in the Southeast, with 550 pediatric beds, and 1,400 pediatric general and specialist healthcare providers.
The dedicated Cardiac ICU is a 36-bed unit with over 1000 annual admissions and is complemented by a cardiac step-down unit with an additional 36 beds. The division of pediatric cardiology provides cardiac care for the vast majority of the children in the state of Georgia, with a catchment population of approximately 10 million. The heart transplant program, one of the busiest in the nation, has performed over 450 pediatric heart transplants to date, and is an important component of the ICU that includes a busy heart failure and VAD service.
The cardiac research enterprise includes clinical research, a cardiac outcomes center, and basic science research. Pediatric cardiac device development and use of innovative technologies occurs through our research partnership with Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University.
Candidates should have completed training and be BC/BE in pediatric cardiology, or pediatric critical care with additional training completed in pediatric cardiac intensive care, or dual Cardiology/Critical Care training. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Teaching responsibilities include the education of residents, fellows, and advanced care practitioners.
INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD CONTACT:
Shanelle Clarke, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
clarkes@kidsheart.com
Michael Wolf, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
Associate Medical Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
wolfm@kidsheart.com
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Intensivist
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires the employer to define minimum qualifications before recruitment begins. Confirm your medical degree, board certification in critical care medicine, and any U.S. licensure are documented and match the job description the employer will file with DOL.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for critical care physicians in your target metro before negotiations, so you're not caught off guard after PERM is filed.
Target employers with PERM filing history for physicians
Academic medical centers and large hospital systems file PERM for intensivists far more consistently than smaller critical care practices. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for this occupation, narrowed by city and clinical setting.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 affect your timeline
Intensivists with an MD or DO and relevant post-graduate training typically qualify under EB-2, which can shorten the path to an approved I-140 compared to EB-3 skilled worker. If your country of birth has a backlogged priority date, your attorney may recommend filing under both categories simultaneously.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
Once USCIS processes your I-140 petition and a visa number is immediately available, you may file your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. For nationals of countries with current priority dates, ask prospective employers whether their legal team supports concurrent filing to reduce overall wait time.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Under AC21 job portability, you can transfer an approved green card case to a new employer in the same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more. When evaluating a competing offer, confirm the new role falls within the same O*NET occupational group as your original PERM filing.
Green Card Intensivist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category do most intensivists qualify for?
Most intensivists qualify under EB-2, which covers physicians holding an advanced degree such as an MD or DO combined with post-graduate training in critical care medicine. If your credentials don't meet the EB-2 advanced-degree standard, EB-3 covers skilled workers with at least two years of qualifying experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the appropriate category before filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for intensivists?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker is available. After PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China.
How do I find hospitals and health systems that sponsor green cards for intensivists?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for physician roles, searchable by city and specialty. This lets you focus your job search on health systems that have already filed PERM for critical care positions rather than cold-applying to employers whose sponsorship willingness is unknown.
What happens to my green card case if I change hospitals before it's approved?
If you change employers before your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending 180 days, your case does not automatically transfer. Once your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days and your I-140 is approved, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Your approved priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, preserving your place in the queue.
How long does the PERM process take for critical care physician roles?
PERM processing times at the Department of Labor vary depending on application volume and whether your case is selected for audit. The recruitment phase the employer must complete before filing typically adds several months on its own. Because per-country priority-date backlogs can extend the overall timeline significantly for nationals of certain countries, starting the PERM process as early as possible in your employment relationship is a practical priority.