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Cardiologist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring a medical degree and board certification. Most positions are at cap-exempt institutions like hospitals and academic medical centers, meaning your employer can file year-round without waiting for the annual lottery.
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Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is seeking an experienced, board certified/eligible, Interventional Cardiologist to work clinically full-time with our cardiovascular team at its outpatient office with inpatient rounding at our Inova Hospitals in Falls Church, VA. This physician will further develop a growing clinical practice that drives volume for Inova’s cardiac diagnostic and imaging center and will be required to take call.
This position will collaborate closely with other cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive cardiac care.
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute (ISHV) is a nationally recognized leader in providing the latest cardiovascular care innovations, with exceptional patient outcomes. We consistently rank among the country's best hospitals and care providers for excellence, innovation, quality, and safety.
Joining a team of 75 Cardiologists with a variety of clinical specialties, including heart failure/transplant, interventional cardiology, imaging, non-invasive cardiology, electrophysiology and interventional pulmonology. 18 surgeons (6 cardiac surgeons and 2 pediatric cardiac surgeons). APP Support. Academic culture with weekly conference, teaching medical students and residents. Participation in clinical trials.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:
- Education: Graduate of accredited Medical Doctorate Program (MD/DO), Must have completed or be in the process of completing an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
- Certification: Board-certified or eligible in Interventional Cardiology
- Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
- Credentialing: Ability to obtain successful medical staff credentials at Inova Fairfax Hospital
- Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is seeking an experienced, board certified/eligible, Interventional Cardiologist to work clinically full-time with our cardiovascular team at its outpatient office with inpatient rounding at our Inova Hospitals in Falls Church, VA. This physician will further develop a growing clinical practice that drives volume for Inova’s cardiac diagnostic and imaging center and will be required to take call.
This position will collaborate closely with other cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive cardiac care.
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute (ISHV) is a nationally recognized leader in providing the latest cardiovascular care innovations, with exceptional patient outcomes. We consistently rank among the country's best hospitals and care providers for excellence, innovation, quality, and safety.
Joining a team of 75 Cardiologists with a variety of clinical specialties, including heart failure/transplant, interventional cardiology, imaging, non-invasive cardiology, electrophysiology and interventional pulmonology. 18 surgeons (6 cardiac surgeons and 2 pediatric cardiac surgeons). APP Support. Academic culture with weekly conference, teaching medical students and residents. Participation in clinical trials.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:
- Education: Graduate of accredited Medical Doctorate Program (MD/DO), Must have completed or be in the process of completing an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
- Certification: Board-certified or eligible in Interventional Cardiology
- Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
- Credentialing: Ability to obtain successful medical staff credentials at Inova Fairfax Hospital
- Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cardiologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for H-1B sponsorship at virtually every U.S. cardiology program. Have your credentials verified and your USMLE steps documented before approaching employers, so nothing stalls the petition after an offer.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals, academic medical centers, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, so they can file your H-1B petition any time of year. You avoid the April lottery window entirely, which matters if you're finishing a fellowship mid-year.
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsoring cardiology employers
Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for cardiology roles. This surfaces hospitals and health systems with verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which institutions will support your petition.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Look up the DOL prevailing wage for your specific cardiology SOC code and geographic area using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and mismatches can delay filing.
Clarify who covers premium processing upfront
Premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day USCIS adjudication window, which matters if your fellowship or current status has a hard end date. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer covers this fee or expects you to.
Document your subspecialty training for the LCA job description
If you're in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, or heart failure, your employer's LCA job description should reflect your subspecialty. A generic 'cardiologist' description can create RFE risk if your credentials and the role description don't align precisely.
H-1B Visa Cardiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do cardiologist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Cardiology requires a Doctor of Medicine degree, residency training, fellowship, and board certification, which satisfies USCIS specialty occupation requirements under the H-1B classification. The O*NET profile for physicians and surgeons confirms the role requires a doctoral or professional degree, making it straightforward to document specialty occupation status in the petition.
Can a hospital sponsor my H-1B without waiting for the lottery?
Most hospitals, academic medical centers, and nonprofit health systems are cap-exempt employers under the H-1B program. They can file your petition at any time during the year. You're only subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap if your employer is a for-profit entity with no cap-exempt affiliation. Browse employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify cap-exempt sponsors.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one hospital to another?
The H-1B portability rules under AC21 let you start working for a new cap-exempt employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer doesn't need to wait for approval before you begin, but the petition must be filed before your current authorized stay expires.
How does my J-1 waiver status affect H-1B sponsorship options?
If you completed a J-1 visa exchange visitor program and obtained a Conrad 30 or federal agency waiver, you're already committed to a three-year service obligation at an underserved facility. Many of those facilities are cap-exempt nonprofits, so H-1B sponsorship is common. USCIS allows concurrent H-1B filing during the waiver service period, but your employer must comply with the service agreement terms throughout.
Which cardiology subspecialties see the most H-1B sponsorship activity?
Interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure have the highest demand and the most consistent H-1B sponsorship activity, particularly at academic medical centers and large health systems. DOL LCA disclosure data shows these subspecialties generate filings year-round at cap-exempt institutions. Searching by SOC code on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers actively filing for cardiology roles in your subspecialty and target geography.