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Cardiovascular surgeons are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa roles in U.S. medicine. Hospitals and academic medical centers file petitions year-round, and the role's specialty occupation status is well-established with USCIS. Board certification, U.S. fellowship training, and ECFMG certification are the credentials that move applications forward.
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Arizona
Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon – Program Leader
Location: Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix Metropolitan Area)
Institution: Banner Children's at Banner Desert Medical Center
Partnership: Rady Children's Pediatric Heart Institute
Position Type: Full-Time, Leadership
Opportunity Overview
Banner Children's, in partnership with the Rady Children's Pediatric Heart Institute, is seeking an exceptional, visionary Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon to provide clinical and programmatic leadership for the Congenital Heart Surgery program.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of pediatric congenital heart care in Arizona—one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. The incoming surgeon will step into a program primed for exponential growth, backed by an established pediatric cardiology base, robust institutional support, and a built-in regional referral network.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
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Programmatic Leadership: Serve as the clinical leader for congenital heart surgery at Banner Children's.
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Network Collaboration: Build and strengthen referral relationships with pediatricians, cardiologists, neonatologists, and community physicians across Arizona.
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System Integration: Partner across Banner Health's integrated medical group, ambulatory network, and acute care hospitals to design a seamless continuum of care.
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Philanthropic Engagement: Collaborate with the Banner Health Foundation to advance philanthropic investment for long-term program growth.
The Rady Children's Partnership
This position features a formal clinical partnership with Rady Children's Pediatric Heart Institute, one of the most respected pediatric cardiac programs in the United States. Dr. John Nigro at Rady Children's serves as a key collaborator in this relationship, providing mentorship, case collaboration, and strategic program development. This alliance is structured to accelerate program growth, implement world-class clinical best practices, and position the program for national recognition.
Clinical Infrastructure & Volume Opportunity
Banner Children's at Banner Desert Medical Center is a fully operational, expanding 206-bed state-of-the-art children's hospital serving as a quaternary hub. The program features a comprehensive infrastructure capable of supporting high-complexity congenital cases:
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High-Volume Pipeline: Banner Health delivers thousands of babies annually across its system, ensuring a natural, robust pipeline of neonatal and pediatric cardiac patients.
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Dedicated ICU Support: Access to a high-volume Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and one of the largest, most active Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in Arizona.
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Specialized Cardiac Care: Dedicated Cardiac Anesthesia capability alongside established programs in interventional/non-interventional cardiology and cardiac imaging.
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Full Subspecialty Depth: On-site teams across most major pediatric disciplines, including nephrology, neurology, and hematology/oncology.
Academic Affiliation & Research
Through Banner Health's longstanding partnership with the University of Arizona, this role offers a genuine pathway for academic identity and scholarly engagement:
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Faculty Appointment: Academic appointment through the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
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Scholarly Activity: Opportunities to engage in clinical research, medical education, and fellowship training.
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Peer Collaboration: Access to Banner's broader academic medicine infrastructure and a collaborative relationship with Banner’s adult cardiovascular surgery program.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit hospital systems in the United States, operating 33 hospitals across six states. As Arizona's cornerstone healthcare provider, Banner reinvests more than $1 billion annually back into clinical care, medical education, research, and community health programs.
Minimum Qualifications
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MD/DO or equivalent foreign medical degree.
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery and Congenital Heart Surgery.
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Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Arizona.
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Proven track record of clinical excellence and leadership in congenital heart surgery.
Banner Benefits:
You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family, to your satisfaction at work. We design your benefits with you in mind, offering a wide variety of comprehensive benefits that give you peace of mind and provide security for you and your family.
Benefits Include:
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Competitive benefits and compensation package
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Paid Sick Time & Personal Time Off
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Malpractice and Tail Coverage
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CME Allowance and Paid Time Off
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Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
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Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance
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Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave
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Support Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
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24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
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Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching, employee perks and discounts
SUBMIT YOUR CV FOR CONSIDERATION TO doctors@bannerhealth.com!!
For questions, please contact Kelly Tieves, D.O., Division Medical Director Pediatric Specialties, at Kelly.Tieves@bannerhealth.com
As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Medical Group (BMG) values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BMG is an EEO Employer.
BMG - Banner Health
Arizona
Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon – Program Leader
Location: Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix Metropolitan Area)
Institution: Banner Children's at Banner Desert Medical Center
Partnership: Rady Children's Pediatric Heart Institute
Position Type: Full-Time, Leadership
Opportunity Overview
Banner Children's, in partnership with the Rady Children's Pediatric Heart Institute, is seeking an exceptional, visionary Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon to provide clinical and programmatic leadership for the Congenital Heart Surgery program.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of pediatric congenital heart care in Arizona—one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. The incoming surgeon will step into a program primed for exponential growth, backed by an established pediatric cardiology base, robust institutional support, and a built-in regional referral network.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
-
Programmatic Leadership: Serve as the clinical leader for congenital heart surgery at Banner Children's.
-
Network Collaboration: Build and strengthen referral relationships with pediatricians, cardiologists, neonatologists, and community physicians across Arizona.
-
System Integration: Partner across Banner Health's integrated medical group, ambulatory network, and acute care hospitals to design a seamless continuum of care.
-
Philanthropic Engagement: Collaborate with the Banner Health Foundation to advance philanthropic investment for long-term program growth.
The Rady Children's Partnership
This position features a formal clinical partnership with Rady Children's Pediatric Heart Institute, one of the most respected pediatric cardiac programs in the United States. Dr. John Nigro at Rady Children's serves as a key collaborator in this relationship, providing mentorship, case collaboration, and strategic program development. This alliance is structured to accelerate program growth, implement world-class clinical best practices, and position the program for national recognition.
Clinical Infrastructure & Volume Opportunity
Banner Children's at Banner Desert Medical Center is a fully operational, expanding 206-bed state-of-the-art children's hospital serving as a quaternary hub. The program features a comprehensive infrastructure capable of supporting high-complexity congenital cases:
-
High-Volume Pipeline: Banner Health delivers thousands of babies annually across its system, ensuring a natural, robust pipeline of neonatal and pediatric cardiac patients.
-
Dedicated ICU Support: Access to a high-volume Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and one of the largest, most active Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in Arizona.
-
Specialized Cardiac Care: Dedicated Cardiac Anesthesia capability alongside established programs in interventional/non-interventional cardiology and cardiac imaging.
-
Full Subspecialty Depth: On-site teams across most major pediatric disciplines, including nephrology, neurology, and hematology/oncology.
Academic Affiliation & Research
Through Banner Health's longstanding partnership with the University of Arizona, this role offers a genuine pathway for academic identity and scholarly engagement:
-
Faculty Appointment: Academic appointment through the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
-
Scholarly Activity: Opportunities to engage in clinical research, medical education, and fellowship training.
-
Peer Collaboration: Access to Banner's broader academic medicine infrastructure and a collaborative relationship with Banner’s adult cardiovascular surgery program.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit hospital systems in the United States, operating 33 hospitals across six states. As Arizona's cornerstone healthcare provider, Banner reinvests more than $1 billion annually back into clinical care, medical education, research, and community health programs.
Minimum Qualifications
-
MD/DO or equivalent foreign medical degree.
-
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery and Congenital Heart Surgery.
-
Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Arizona.
-
Proven track record of clinical excellence and leadership in congenital heart surgery.
Banner Benefits:
You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family, to your satisfaction at work. We design your benefits with you in mind, offering a wide variety of comprehensive benefits that give you peace of mind and provide security for you and your family.
Benefits Include:
-
Competitive benefits and compensation package
-
Paid Sick Time & Personal Time Off
-
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
-
CME Allowance and Paid Time Off
-
Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
-
Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance
-
Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave
-
Support Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
-
24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
-
Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
-
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
-
Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching, employee perks and discounts
SUBMIT YOUR CV FOR CONSIDERATION TO doctors@bannerhealth.com!!
For questions, please contact Kelly Tieves, D.O., Division Medical Director Pediatric Specialties, at Kelly.Tieves@bannerhealth.com
As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Medical Group (BMG) values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BMG is an EEO Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cardiovascular Surgeon
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
USCIS expects international medical graduates to hold valid ECFMG certification as part of the specialty occupation evidence package. Have your certificate number and status ready before any employer initiates the H-1B petition, not after.
Target academic medical centers with cap-exempt status
Universities and their affiliated teaching hospitals are often cap-exempt H-1B filers, meaning they can sponsor you outside the annual lottery. A cardiovascular surgery position at a university health system can start any time of year.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary negotiation
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro before negotiating your offer so you know the DOL floor your employer is legally bound to meet.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with active H-1B filing history
Not every hospital advertises whether it sponsors H-1B visas, but DOL LCA data doesn't lie. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified cardiovascular surgery filing history so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice.
Get your foreign medical credentials evaluated early
If you trained outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized service supports the specialty occupation determination in your I-129 petition. Delays in evaluation can push your petition timeline past the October 1 start date.
Confirm the employer files the I-129 before resigning
Don't give notice to your current employer until USCIS receives the I-129 petition and issues a receipt notice. The H-1B portability rule under AC21 requires an approved or pending petition before you can transfer status to a new employer.
H-1B Visa Cardiovascular Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a cardiovascular surgeon role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Cardiovascular surgery requires a medical degree, residency, and a subspecialty fellowship, making it one of the most clearly defined specialty occupations under USCIS criteria. Employers rarely face RFEs on specialty occupation grounds for this role. The O*NET classification and standard job requirements support the degree nexus without ambiguity.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for cardiovascular surgeons?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and multispecialty physician groups are the most active sponsors. Teaching hospitals affiliated with universities often hold cap-exempt status, which means they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual April lottery. You can find employers with verified H-1B cardiovascular surgery filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect cardiovascular surgeon candidates?
If your target employer is a private hospital or private practice without cap-exempt status, your petition enters the annual lottery with an 85,000-slot cap. Academic medical centers and nonprofit research institutions are frequently cap-exempt, bypassing the lottery entirely. Prioritizing cap-exempt employers is a practical strategy for surgeons who need placement on a specific timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if my hospital employer is acquired or merged?
A corporate restructuring, merger, or acquisition can affect your H-1B petition depending on whether the successor entity assumes the original employer's obligations. Under AC21, if the new entity is a successor in interest and the job duties remain materially the same, your status typically continues. USCIS guidance recommends filing an amended I-129 to document the change and protect portability rights.
Can a cardiovascular surgeon on H-1B moonlight or hold privileges at multiple hospitals?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so working at a second facility requires that employer to file a concurrent H-1B petition on your behalf. Call coverage, locum shifts, or privileges at a separate institution without a concurrent petition puts your status at risk. Each sponsoring employer must have a certified LCA covering the relevant work location before you perform any services there.