Green Card Thoracic Surgeon Jobs
Thoracic surgeons pursuing U.S. permanent residency typically qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 through employer-sponsored PERM labor certification. Because thoracic surgery is a federally designated shortage specialty, many hospital systems and academic medical centers actively initiate green card sponsorship, making this one of the more accessible pathways for foreign-trained surgeons.
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In partnership with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, the Department of Surgery at Banner – University Medicine Phoenix is now interviewing Thoracic Surgeons to join an established practice of clinical faculty and advanced practice providers. This is an excellent opportunity for a thoracic surgeon with proven clinical skills and demonstrated academic experience to join a fully-staffed, fully supported multidisciplinary team on the campus at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix as a Clinical Faculty member. The candidate selected will have the opportunity to develop a full-time general thoracic surgery practice (with lung transplant optional), educate residents and medical students, be encouraged to participate in clinical and/or basic science research, and will receive a faculty appointment commensurate with their credentials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- American Board of Surgery & American Board of Thoracic Surgery certified or eligible
- Desire to practice within an academic and research setting, including teaching residents, fellows, and medical students
- All aspects of general thoracic surgery with lung transplant
- Experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques
- Experienced Clinical Faculty and Graduating Thoracic Surgeons with interests in a clinical academic practice are encouraged to apply
LOCATIONS
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Competitive base salary + production incentives (wRVU and quality metrics)
- Paid malpractice with tail coverage
- CME allowance
- 401(k) matching and 457(b) deferred compensation
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Excellent health benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Optimal work/life balance
- Dedicated provider well-being resources
OUR COMMUNITY
Iconic Landscapes. Picture-Perfect Skies. It’s time to go beyond. Greater Phoenix, AZ is the nation’s sunniest metropolis and the cosmopolitan heart of the majestic Arizona desert. It's a city that basks in year-round sunshine with stunning Sonoran Desert scenery. Phoenix is the United States’ sixth-largest city with a population of over 1.4 million, home to 200+ golf courses, MLB Spring Training mecca, daytrip drive to six different lakes, culturally enriched with a plethora of museums, as well as an extensive offering of casual patio dining, destination spas, and upscale shopping. The area offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, professional sports, world-class theater and exceptional musical entertainment. Adventure, fresh air, and beautiful sunsets… Arizona has it all.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.
INTRODUCTION
In partnership with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, the Department of Surgery at Banner – University Medicine Phoenix is now interviewing Thoracic Surgeons to join an established practice of clinical faculty and advanced practice providers. This is an excellent opportunity for a thoracic surgeon with proven clinical skills and demonstrated academic experience to join a fully-staffed, fully supported multidisciplinary team on the campus at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix as a Clinical Faculty member. The candidate selected will have the opportunity to develop a full-time general thoracic surgery practice (with lung transplant optional), educate residents and medical students, be encouraged to participate in clinical and/or basic science research, and will receive a faculty appointment commensurate with their credentials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- American Board of Surgery & American Board of Thoracic Surgery certified or eligible
- Desire to practice within an academic and research setting, including teaching residents, fellows, and medical students
- All aspects of general thoracic surgery with lung transplant
- Experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques
- Experienced Clinical Faculty and Graduating Thoracic Surgeons with interests in a clinical academic practice are encouraged to apply
LOCATIONS
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Competitive base salary + production incentives (wRVU and quality metrics)
- Paid malpractice with tail coverage
- CME allowance
- 401(k) matching and 457(b) deferred compensation
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Excellent health benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Optimal work/life balance
- Dedicated provider well-being resources
OUR COMMUNITY
Iconic Landscapes. Picture-Perfect Skies. It’s time to go beyond. Greater Phoenix, AZ is the nation’s sunniest metropolis and the cosmopolitan heart of the majestic Arizona desert. It's a city that basks in year-round sunshine with stunning Sonoran Desert scenery. Phoenix is the United States’ sixth-largest city with a population of over 1.4 million, home to 200+ golf courses, MLB Spring Training mecca, daytrip drive to six different lakes, culturally enriched with a plethora of museums, as well as an extensive offering of casual patio dining, destination spas, and upscale shopping. The area offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, professional sports, world-class theater and exceptional musical entertainment. Adventure, fresh air, and beautiful sunsets… Arizona has it all.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Thoracic Surgeon
Verify your board credentials transfer cleanly
PERM labor certification requires your employer to document that you meet the stated minimum requirements. Get your foreign medical degree evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential assessment body before the recruitment phase starts, so there are no gaps in your qualification record.
Target hospitals with J-1 waiver Conrad 30 history
Academic medical centers and underserved-area hospitals that have sponsored J-1 visa Conrad 30 waivers are already structured for physician immigration filings. They understand the PERM recruitment requirements and have HR and legal teams familiar with physician green card timelines.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters thoracic surgery roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on institutions already committed to PERM filings rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Understand the PERM recruitment audit window
DOL requires employers to conduct and document a U.S. worker recruitment campaign before filing PERM. Confirm with any prospective employer that their recruitment process is audit-ready, since DOL audits in surgical specialties are not uncommon and add six to twelve months to the timeline.
File I-140 concurrently to lock your priority date
Once your employer submits the PERM application, request that they file the I-140 immigrant petition immediately upon PERM certification. Locking in your priority date early matters most if your birth country faces EB-3 backlog, since the cutoff date is set the month USCIS receives your petition.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for thoracic surgeons in your specific metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city before accepting an offer, so you know whether the employer's number satisfies the Level I through Level IV wage threshold required for a defensible PERM filing.
Green Card Thoracic Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Do thoracic surgeons qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most thoracic surgeons qualify under EB-2 because the role requires a medical degree plus a surgical specialty residency and fellowship, which meets the advanced-degree standard. Employers can also file under EB-3 as a fallback if needed. The right classification depends on how your employer structures the PERM job requirements, so confirm that language before the filing begins.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a thoracic surgeon?
H-1B visa grants temporary status in two-to-three-year increments and is subject to the annual cap lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: the PERM process adds twelve to thirty-six months before you can file to adjust status, compared to a faster H-1B initial approval.
How can I find hospitals actively sponsoring thoracic surgeons for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search thoracic surgery openings filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity. Academic medical centers, large health systems, and hospitals in federally designated underserved areas tend to sponsor most consistently, since physician shortages in surgical specialties make international recruitment a standard part of their staffing strategy.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship starts?
Yes, with conditions. If your I-140 has been approved and is at least 180 days old, you can port the underlying petition to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification under the AC21 portability rules without restarting the PERM process. Thoracic surgery is a narrow specialty, so confirm the new role description aligns closely enough with your approved I-140 before resigning.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a thoracic surgeon employer?
The employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For a thoracic surgery position this typically includes journal advertising, job posting on the DOL job board, and internal posting, all completed within a specific window. USCIS then reviews the I-140 only after DOL certifies the PERM application, so the employer drives most of the timeline in the first phase.