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Pediatric cardiologist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Subspecialty training and board eligibility in pediatric cardiology strengthen your case for advanced-degree EB-2 classification. Start your U.S. job search with sponsorship as a filter, not an afterthought.
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The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is seeking a pediatric cardiologist with a subspecialty focus in cross-sectional imaging to join their group.
The Congenital Heart Program at Maine Medical Center provides comprehensive services including congenital heart surgery, interventional cardiology and invasive electrophysiology. Maine Medical Center has provided surgical care in the state for over 25 years and congenital interventional services for over 20 years. The Congenital Heart Program currently participates in STS, PC4, PAC3, CNOC, VPS, and IMPACT registries. Integrated across both the Pediatric and Cardiovascular Services Lines at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital and Maine Medical Center, the Congenital Heart Program provides cohesive care across disciplines and collaborates closely with both pediatric and adult subspecialists.
This position offers:
- Responsibility in both inpatient and outpatient general pediatric cardiology attending services.
- Oversight of a growing cross sectional imaging program.
- Research, administrative, and educational time depending on the candidate, their experience, and their career goals.
- Complex, comprehensive care in a small group setting.
Qualifications
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification/Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
- Preference will be given to candidates with strong imaging skills and ability to oversee and grow cardiac MRI and CT program.
- Should be comfortable in all aspects of general pediatric cardiology including performing TTE.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $410,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
LOCATION:
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is seeking a pediatric cardiologist with a subspecialty focus in cross-sectional imaging to join their group.
The Congenital Heart Program at Maine Medical Center provides comprehensive services including congenital heart surgery, interventional cardiology and invasive electrophysiology. Maine Medical Center has provided surgical care in the state for over 25 years and congenital interventional services for over 20 years. The Congenital Heart Program currently participates in STS, PC4, PAC3, CNOC, VPS, and IMPACT registries. Integrated across both the Pediatric and Cardiovascular Services Lines at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital and Maine Medical Center, the Congenital Heart Program provides cohesive care across disciplines and collaborates closely with both pediatric and adult subspecialists.
This position offers:
- Responsibility in both inpatient and outpatient general pediatric cardiology attending services.
- Oversight of a growing cross sectional imaging program.
- Research, administrative, and educational time depending on the candidate, their experience, and their career goals.
- Complex, comprehensive care in a small group setting.
Qualifications
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification/Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
- Preference will be given to candidates with strong imaging skills and ability to oversee and grow cardiac MRI and CT program.
- Should be comfortable in all aspects of general pediatric cardiology including performing TTE.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $410,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
LOCATION:
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pediatric Cardiologist
Verify your credentials before applying
ECFMG certification and USMLE completion are prerequisites most U.S. pediatric cardiology programs require before initiating PERM. Confirm your medical degree equivalency is documented early, since credential gaps can stall the labor certification timeline by months.
Target children's hospitals with fellowship programs
Academic children's hospitals and large pediatric health systems regularly sponsor foreign pediatric cardiologists because they run fellowship programs and face documented workforce shortages. Institutions with active fellowship accreditation are more accustomed to the PERM filing process than private cardiology groups.
Search green card roles using Migrate Mate
Filter your job search by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship using Migrate Mate, which surfaces pediatric cardiologist openings at employers with active green card filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who've never sponsored before.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your role and geographic area. Look up the wage level for your job title and city using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available in your priority date category, your employer may be able to file the I-140 and your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. Confirm with USCIS processing timelines whether this option applies to your country of birth.
Use the EB-2 NIW pathway if self-sponsorship fits
Pediatric cardiologists serving underserved pediatric populations may qualify for a National Interest Waiver, allowing self-petition under EB-2 without a specific employer or PERM. This removes the labor certification requirement entirely and lets you pursue positions independently.
Green Card Pediatric Cardiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does pediatric cardiology qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Pediatric cardiology qualifies for both. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree, which a fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologist typically holds. EB-3 applies to professionals with a U.S. baccalaureate or foreign equivalent. Most hospital-sponsored positions use EB-2 given the subspecialty training involved, but employers may file under both categories simultaneously to preserve an earlier priority date.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery for cap-subject petitions. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns at the petition stage. The PERM labor certification process takes longer than H-1B filing, typically 12 to 24 months from start to I-140 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a pediatric cardiologist position?
PERM requires your sponsoring employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process through DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. The employer places specific advertisements, tracks applicant responses, and files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For pediatric cardiologists, the recruitment must reflect the actual specialty requirements of the position, including fellowship training and board eligibility.
How do I find pediatric cardiologist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Searching by green card sponsorship history is more efficient than asking employers reactively. Migrate Mate lets you filter pediatric cardiologist openings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, surfacing employers who have filed PERM applications in this specialty before. This is more targeted than general job boards, which don't distinguish between employers willing to sponsor and those who aren't.
Can I use a National Interest Waiver instead of employer-sponsored PERM for pediatric cardiology?
Yes. Pediatric cardiologists may qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver if the work has substantial merit and national importance, and if waiving the labor certification requirement serves U.S. interests. Roles serving underserved pediatric populations or advancing research in congenital heart disease have supported successful NIW petitions. Self-petitioning under NIW removes the employer dependency and the PERM recruitment step entirely.