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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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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
Thoracic Surgery at MCHS
Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is seeking a highly qualified, full-time Thoracic Surgeon with a focus in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques, to join our well-established and growing surgical practice. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in complex thoracic surgery, a commitment to high-quality patient-centered care, and a demonstrated interest in innovation and academic excellence. This role offers the opportunity to build and advance a high-quality thoracic program within a multidisciplinary practice – in collaboration with sub-specialists in pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, and cardiac surgery.
Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire hosts an active Tumor Board and performs lung & esophageal cancer surgery. There is robust pulmonology practice with nine physicians that perform robotic bronchoscopy, staff a complex critical care unit, and maintain an outpatient clinic. The candidate will join the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. A stable, high-performing practice consisting of three surgeons and six advanced practice providers, with more than 25 years of demonstrated excellence.
Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire is nationally and internationally recognized for quality and innovation, including being:
- Ranked No. 20 in the World for Cardiac Surgery & No. 29 in the World Pulmonology by World’s Best Specialized Hospital in 2026
- Ranked in the following by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2025-2026
- No. 4 in Wisconsin for Best Regional Hospital
- No. 48 in the Nation for Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- High Performing in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
- High Performing in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery
- High Performing in Orthopedics
Mayo Clinic Health System is the home of 3 family medicine residencies, all of which are ranked in the top 20 in the nation. Additionally, medical students from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine spend elective clerkships within MCHS, and the core clinical education for Mayo Clinic physician assistants occurs within MCHS. Finally, the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences serves approximately 1,700 learners across 177 programs within Mayo Clinic Health System.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform complex thoracic surgical procedures with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Utilize advanced techniques and technologies, including robotic-assisted and other minimally invasive techniques.
- Drive innovation and excellence in clinical practice, staying abreast of the latest advancements in thoracic surgery.
- Engage in ongoing academic and scholarly activities.
- Mentor and educate surgical residents and other healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care and develop individualized treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- Successful completion of a 2-3 year accredited thoracic surgery fellowship.
- M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree, eligible for licensure to practice in Wisconsin.
- Demonstrated evidence of continued academic and scholarly activity in clinical research.
- Superb clinician with a deep understanding of thoracic surgery, along with general knowledge of cardiac surgery.
- Ability to drive ongoing practice innovation and adopt new methodologies to enhance patient care.
- Adept at mentoring and guiding surgical fellows, residents, and other medical staff.
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
Kate Coleman
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
Thoracic Surgery at MCHS
Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is seeking a highly qualified, full-time Thoracic Surgeon with a focus in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques, to join our well-established and growing surgical practice. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in complex thoracic surgery, a commitment to high-quality patient-centered care, and a demonstrated interest in innovation and academic excellence. This role offers the opportunity to build and advance a high-quality thoracic program within a multidisciplinary practice – in collaboration with sub-specialists in pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, and cardiac surgery.
Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire hosts an active Tumor Board and performs lung & esophageal cancer surgery. There is robust pulmonology practice with nine physicians that perform robotic bronchoscopy, staff a complex critical care unit, and maintain an outpatient clinic. The candidate will join the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. A stable, high-performing practice consisting of three surgeons and six advanced practice providers, with more than 25 years of demonstrated excellence.
Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire is nationally and internationally recognized for quality and innovation, including being:
- Ranked No. 20 in the World for Cardiac Surgery & No. 29 in the World Pulmonology by World’s Best Specialized Hospital in 2026
- Ranked in the following by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2025-2026
- No. 4 in Wisconsin for Best Regional Hospital
- No. 48 in the Nation for Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- High Performing in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
- High Performing in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery
- High Performing in Orthopedics
Mayo Clinic Health System is the home of 3 family medicine residencies, all of which are ranked in the top 20 in the nation. Additionally, medical students from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine spend elective clerkships within MCHS, and the core clinical education for Mayo Clinic physician assistants occurs within MCHS. Finally, the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences serves approximately 1,700 learners across 177 programs within Mayo Clinic Health System.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform complex thoracic surgical procedures with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Utilize advanced techniques and technologies, including robotic-assisted and other minimally invasive techniques.
- Drive innovation and excellence in clinical practice, staying abreast of the latest advancements in thoracic surgery.
- Engage in ongoing academic and scholarly activities.
- Mentor and educate surgical residents and other healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care and develop individualized treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- Successful completion of a 2-3 year accredited thoracic surgery fellowship.
- M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree, eligible for licensure to practice in Wisconsin.
- Demonstrated evidence of continued academic and scholarly activity in clinical research.
- Superb clinician with a deep understanding of thoracic surgery, along with general knowledge of cardiac surgery.
- Ability to drive ongoing practice innovation and adopt new methodologies to enhance patient care.
- Adept at mentoring and guiding surgical fellows, residents, and other medical staff.
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
Kate Coleman
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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 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.
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Find Thoracic Surgeon JobsThoracic Surgeon Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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