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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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Exciting Opportunity for a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Duluth, MN
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Heart & Vascular Center
Why Join Essentia Health?
A premier Heart & Vascular program serving a large regional population with advanced cardiovascular care, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative physician-led culture.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a high-volume electrophysiology program with a strong referral base and full-spectrum electrophysiology care supported by a dedicated EP team. This role offers procedural depth, clinical variety, and opportunities for innovation and program growth.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Perform complex ablations including AFib and VT
- Implant and manage cardiac devices (pacemaker, ICD, CRT)
- Provide inpatient and outpatient electrophysiology care
- Collaborate across cardiology, heart failure, and structural heart teams
- Participate in research and innovation initiatives (optional)
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Board Certified/Eligible Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Expertise in advanced cardiac ablation and lead extraction techniques
- Team-oriented, patient-centered mindset
- Interest in program development and innovation
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary $754,385. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package
LIFE IN DULUTH, MINNESOTA
Live on the shores of Lake Superior in a vibrant, outdoor-oriented community. Enjoy hiking, skiing, biking, and waterfront living with short commutes and a high quality of life. Duluth offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Be part of a growing cardiovascular program committed to innovation, quality, and expanding access to advanced electrophysiology care across the region.
For additional information please contact:
Liz Huesman, Senior Physician Recruiter
701-261-6824
Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
INTRODUCTION
Exciting Opportunity for a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Duluth, MN
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Heart & Vascular Center
Why Join Essentia Health?
A premier Heart & Vascular program serving a large regional population with advanced cardiovascular care, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative physician-led culture.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a high-volume electrophysiology program with a strong referral base and full-spectrum electrophysiology care supported by a dedicated EP team. This role offers procedural depth, clinical variety, and opportunities for innovation and program growth.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Perform complex ablations including AFib and VT
- Implant and manage cardiac devices (pacemaker, ICD, CRT)
- Provide inpatient and outpatient electrophysiology care
- Collaborate across cardiology, heart failure, and structural heart teams
- Participate in research and innovation initiatives (optional)
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Board Certified/Eligible Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Expertise in advanced cardiac ablation and lead extraction techniques
- Team-oriented, patient-centered mindset
- Interest in program development and innovation
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary $754,385. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package
LIFE IN DULUTH, MINNESOTA
Live on the shores of Lake Superior in a vibrant, outdoor-oriented community. Enjoy hiking, skiing, biking, and waterfront living with short commutes and a high quality of life. Duluth offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Be part of a growing cardiovascular program committed to innovation, quality, and expanding access to advanced electrophysiology care across the region.
For additional information please contact:
Liz Huesman, Senior Physician Recruiter
701-261-6824
Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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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.