H-1B Visa Cardiac Surgeon Jobs
Cardiac surgeons are in high demand at academic medical centers, health systems, and specialty heart institutes across the U.S., and most sponsor H-1B visas for qualified candidates. Board certification, fellowship training, and state licensure timelines all affect how employers structure your sponsorship petition.
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Job Title: Cardiac Surgeon
Location: York, PA
Employment Type: Fulltime
What you can expect at your practice:
- Enjoy working in a dedicated Open Heart ICU and specialized Cardiac ICU providing comprehensive care for complex cardiovascular disease, including durable LVAD management
- Collaborate with highly experienced cardiovascular nursing teams across ICU, intermediate care, and dedicated cardiac units
- Large, high-volume multi-specialty cardiology group employed by WellSpan, offering advanced cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and advanced heart failure expertise
- State-of-the-art 200-bed surgical and critical care tower under construction, featuring dedicated cardiac operating rooms and four hybrid labs
First in Class Benefits:
- Parental Leave up to 4 weeks
- Six-week STO, plus 6 standard holidays
- Competitive compensation and incentive plan
- $5,500 CME allowance
What Sets Us Apart:
- Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
- WellSpan Well-being: We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Discover Your Dream Location:
York, PA
- Affordable and convenient location near the Maryland/ Pennsylvania line– Hanover offers a low cost of living with easy access to major cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., making it ideal for commuters and families.
- Outdoor recreation and community events – Residents enjoy scenic parks, the Heritage Rail Trail for biking and hiking, and seasonal festivals like the York Fair, America’s oldest fair.
Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:
Name: Tammie Chute
Email: tchute@wellspan.org
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required or
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Certification by the American Board of Surgery or American Board of Medical Specialties with experience as a practicing cardiac surgeon in the United States. Upon Hire Required and
- Successful completion of a General Surgery residency. Upon Hire Required and
- Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. Upon Hire Required
Supported. Rewarded. Investing in You.
Job Title: Cardiac Surgeon
Location: York, PA
Employment Type: Fulltime
What you can expect at your practice:
- Enjoy working in a dedicated Open Heart ICU and specialized Cardiac ICU providing comprehensive care for complex cardiovascular disease, including durable LVAD management
- Collaborate with highly experienced cardiovascular nursing teams across ICU, intermediate care, and dedicated cardiac units
- Large, high-volume multi-specialty cardiology group employed by WellSpan, offering advanced cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and advanced heart failure expertise
- State-of-the-art 200-bed surgical and critical care tower under construction, featuring dedicated cardiac operating rooms and four hybrid labs
First in Class Benefits:
- Parental Leave up to 4 weeks
- Six-week STO, plus 6 standard holidays
- Competitive compensation and incentive plan
- $5,500 CME allowance
What Sets Us Apart:
- Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
- WellSpan Well-being: We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Discover Your Dream Location:
York, PA
- Affordable and convenient location near the Maryland/ Pennsylvania line– Hanover offers a low cost of living with easy access to major cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., making it ideal for commuters and families.
- Outdoor recreation and community events – Residents enjoy scenic parks, the Heritage Rail Trail for biking and hiking, and seasonal festivals like the York Fair, America’s oldest fair.
Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:
Name: Tammie Chute
Email: tchute@wellspan.org
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required or
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Certification by the American Board of Surgery or American Board of Medical Specialties with experience as a practicing cardiac surgeon in the United States. Upon Hire Required and
- Successful completion of a General Surgery residency. Upon Hire Required and
- Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. Upon Hire Required
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cardiac Surgeon
Verify your credentials translate for USCIS
Foreign medical degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before USCIS will accept them in an H-1B petition. Get an credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency and confirm your ECFMG certification is current before any employer files.
Target hospitals with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for cardiac surgery roles, so you're applying to health systems that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for surgeons, not ones encountering the process for the first time.
Align your fellowship completion with cap deadlines
H-1B cap petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. If your fellowship ends in June or July, confirm your employer can file the following cycle or explore cap-exempt hospital and university positions that let you start sooner.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires the position to directly require a medical degree in a specific field. Ask your employer to document that the cardiac surgery role requires an M.D. or D.O. with cardiothoracic surgery training, not just a general physician credential.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for cardiac surgeons in that geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-1243 before finalizing your contract so there are no surprises at filing.
Request premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. If your credentialing, state licensure, or hospital privileging timelines are compressed, ask your employer to include premium processing in the petition from the start.
H-1B Visa Cardiac Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Do most hospitals sponsor H-1B visas for cardiac surgeons?
Academic medical centers, university-affiliated hospitals, and large health systems regularly sponsor H-1B visas for cardiac surgeons because the specialty is in sustained short supply. Smaller community hospitals are less consistent. Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with documented LCA filing history in cardiac surgery, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Does my foreign medical degree qualify me for an H-1B as a cardiac surgeon?
Yes, provided your degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. M.D. by a NACES-recognized credential evaluation service and you hold valid ECFMG certification. USCIS will require both documents as part of the specialty occupation evidence package your employer submits with Form I-129.
Can I work as a cardiac surgeon on H-1B before obtaining full state licensure?
USCIS allows H-1B approval for physicians who have passed USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 and are in the process of obtaining state licensure, but the employer must demonstrate you'll be fully licensed before you begin independent practice. Many hospitals structure the role as a supervised fellowship or residency continuation during the licensing gap.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect cardiac surgeon hiring?
Cardiac surgeons hired by private hospitals and most health systems are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery. However, positions at nonprofit research hospitals, universities, and certain government-affiliated medical centers are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file at any point in the year without waiting for the April registration window.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers mid-authorization?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you move to a new employer once your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For cardiac surgeons, the new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, and you can start work once the transfer receipt is issued.