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Orthopedic surgeon roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to test the domestic labor market before filing your I-140 petition. Academic medical centers and large hospital systems regularly sponsor foreign-trained orthopedic surgeons, making this one of the more accessible surgical specialties for permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who is fellowship trained in Foot & Ankle surgery and ABOS certified or eligible. This individual should have expertise in foot and ankle reconstruction, deformity correction, and complex hindfoot and forefoot pathology in order to join our academic medical practice.
This position is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary department with internationally recognized faculty and an established reputation for clinical excellence in treating a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions — from routine deformities to complex revision cases and post-traumatic reconstructions — in patients referred from around the country and world. The selected candidate would also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Mayo Clinic practices in Minnesota and Florida.
The Foot & Ankle Service at Mayo Clinic Arizona provides specialized care for adult foot and ankle disorders. The candidate will deliver exceptional, high-quality orthopedic care and contribute to the advancement of the department's three-shield mission of clinical care, research, and education. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in clinical research, with a foundation in basic science investigation, and demonstrate experience presenting their work on regional and national platforms qualifying them for an academic appointment of Associate Professor or Professor.
This is a full-time clinical/surgical position (1.0 FTE), with the expectation the candidate will also develop a robust clinical research and educational portfolio.
Expectations:
- Establish a practice that supports our department’s commitment to providing serious and complex care of orthopaedic conditions.
- Help expand the Foot & Ankle Service line with an emphasis on complex care of foot and ankle conditions, including total ankle arthroplasty and management of failed and infected total ankle arthroplasty.
- Participate in teaching responsibilities for the education of Orthopaedic Residents, with an ultimate goal of establishing a Foot & Ankle Fellowship.
- Establish a robust Foot & Ankle research program.
- Participate actively in shared night, weekend, and holiday call schedule with 13 other attending surgeons.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Fellowship training in Foot & Ankle Surgery.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and experience in basic, clinical, or translational research.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Mariano Vassallo
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who is fellowship trained in Foot & Ankle surgery and ABOS certified or eligible. This individual should have expertise in foot and ankle reconstruction, deformity correction, and complex hindfoot and forefoot pathology in order to join our academic medical practice.
This position is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary department with internationally recognized faculty and an established reputation for clinical excellence in treating a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions — from routine deformities to complex revision cases and post-traumatic reconstructions — in patients referred from around the country and world. The selected candidate would also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Mayo Clinic practices in Minnesota and Florida.
The Foot & Ankle Service at Mayo Clinic Arizona provides specialized care for adult foot and ankle disorders. The candidate will deliver exceptional, high-quality orthopedic care and contribute to the advancement of the department's three-shield mission of clinical care, research, and education. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in clinical research, with a foundation in basic science investigation, and demonstrate experience presenting their work on regional and national platforms qualifying them for an academic appointment of Associate Professor or Professor.
This is a full-time clinical/surgical position (1.0 FTE), with the expectation the candidate will also develop a robust clinical research and educational portfolio.
Expectations:
- Establish a practice that supports our department’s commitment to providing serious and complex care of orthopaedic conditions.
- Help expand the Foot & Ankle Service line with an emphasis on complex care of foot and ankle conditions, including total ankle arthroplasty and management of failed and infected total ankle arthroplasty.
- Participate in teaching responsibilities for the education of Orthopaedic Residents, with an ultimate goal of establishing a Foot & Ankle Fellowship.
- Establish a robust Foot & Ankle research program.
- Participate actively in shared night, weekend, and holiday call schedule with 13 other attending surgeons.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Fellowship training in Foot & Ankle Surgery.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and experience in basic, clinical, or translational research.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Mariano Vassallo
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Orthopedic Surgeon
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
Your foreign medical degree must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM filing begins. ECFMG certification and completion of a U.S. residency program are typically required, so confirm your documentation is in order before targeting employers.
Target academic medical centers first
Teaching hospitals and academic health systems sponsor orthopedic surgeons at far higher rates than community practices. Many have in-house immigration counsel and established PERM workflows, which means shorter preparation timelines and fewer delays at the labor certification stage.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter orthopedic surgeon positions by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Seeing a hospital's prior PERM filings lets you target your applications toward organizations already familiar with the process.
Understand how DOL prevailing wage shapes your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before filing the PERM application. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for orthopedic surgeons in your target market before negotiating your compensation package.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is currently available in your category and country of birth, your employer may be able to file your I-140 and I-485 simultaneously, cutting months off your wait for work authorization. Confirm this option during offer negotiations, not after.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
Your sponsoring employer controls whether your PERM is filed under EB-2 or EB-3. For most board-eligible orthopedic surgeons with a U.S. residency, EB-2 is achievable. Establishing the correct classification upfront prevents a costly amendment or re-filing later.
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Find Orthopedic Surgeon JobsOrthopedic Surgeon Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to orthopedic surgeons?
Most orthopedic surgeons qualify under EB-2, which covers advanced-degree professionals, because the role requires a medical degree plus residency training. EB-3 is also available if the sponsoring employer structures the position at that level. Your employer's immigration counsel typically recommends the category based on the job description and your credentials at the time of filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
An H-1B is a temporary status with a six-year base limit and annual lottery exposure. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process takes longer upfront because it requires a DOL-supervised labor market test, but there is no annual numerical cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and EB-2 backlogs are modest for candidates born outside high-demand countries.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for surgeons?
PERM labor certification currently takes roughly six to twelve months from the time your employer begins the recruitment process through DOL approval. After that, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, which can take several additional months under standard processing. If your priority date is current, you can file for adjustment of status immediately after I-140 approval, or concurrently if a visa number is available.
How do I find orthopedic surgeon jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists orthopedic surgeon positions filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. Searching by role and sponsorship history lets you focus on hospitals and health systems that have already navigated the PERM process, rather than approaching organizations that may be unfamiliar with it or unwilling to take it on.
Can a fellowship or locum tenens position support a PERM filing?
PERM requires a permanent, full-time job offer, so neither a fellowship nor a locum tenens arrangement qualifies on its own. You need a sponsoring employer willing to offer a permanent attending or staff surgeon position. Some candidates complete a fellowship at an institution and then transition into a permanent role at the same organization that triggers the PERM filing.
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