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Interventional cardiologists rank among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa specialties: hospitals and academic medical centers file LCAs year after year for cath lab-trained physicians. Board certification, ECFG or USMLE pathway, and a job offer in hand are the baseline. Here's where to find employers with active filing history.
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Get Access To All JobsAssistant, Associate, or full Professor, on the Clinical Practice Track, Interventional Cardiologist, UW Medical Center
Position Overview
School / Campus / College: School of Medicine
Organization: Medicine, Cardiology
Title: Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, on the Clinical Practice Track, Interventional Cardiologist, UW Medical Center
Position Details
Position Description
The Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at the University of Washington invites applications to join our Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Service in a clinical practice faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Clinical Practice. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a twelve-month full-time basis for a term of 3 years beginning January 1, 2027.
The base salary range per month will be Assistant Professor $19,166-$21,250; Associate Professor $20,833-$23,750, and Full Professor $23,750-$41,667 ($229,992-$500,004 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
UW Physicians Practice Plan: For practitioners holding an appointment in the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, you will be entitled to additional benefits which includes a generous employer-paid retirement benefit plan. We strongly encourage you to review this link for more details: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf
The successful candidate will participate in both our Interventional and Structural Heart programs, including seeing patients in clinic and performing procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab and hybrid operating room. They will be expected to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement, patent foramen ovale closure, transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs, and percutaneous coronary interventions. They will also teach Cardiology, Interventional, and Structural Heart Disease fellows how to perform these procedures based on the fellow’s skill level and training. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
Qualifications
Applicants for this clinical practice faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
The successful candidate must have an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent), medical licensure in the state of Washington and Board Eligibility or Certification in Interventional Cardiology (or foreign equivalent) by the start date of employment.
In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
-
Cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
-
Curriculum vitae
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
Privacy Notice
Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy.
Disability Services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, on the Clinical Practice Track, Interventional Cardiologist, UW Medical Center
Position Overview
School / Campus / College: School of Medicine
Organization: Medicine, Cardiology
Title: Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, on the Clinical Practice Track, Interventional Cardiologist, UW Medical Center
Position Details
Position Description
The Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at the University of Washington invites applications to join our Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Service in a clinical practice faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Clinical Practice. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a twelve-month full-time basis for a term of 3 years beginning January 1, 2027.
The base salary range per month will be Assistant Professor $19,166-$21,250; Associate Professor $20,833-$23,750, and Full Professor $23,750-$41,667 ($229,992-$500,004 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
UW Physicians Practice Plan: For practitioners holding an appointment in the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, you will be entitled to additional benefits which includes a generous employer-paid retirement benefit plan. We strongly encourage you to review this link for more details: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf
The successful candidate will participate in both our Interventional and Structural Heart programs, including seeing patients in clinic and performing procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab and hybrid operating room. They will be expected to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement, patent foramen ovale closure, transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs, and percutaneous coronary interventions. They will also teach Cardiology, Interventional, and Structural Heart Disease fellows how to perform these procedures based on the fellow’s skill level and training. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
Qualifications
Applicants for this clinical practice faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
The successful candidate must have an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent), medical licensure in the state of Washington and Board Eligibility or Certification in Interventional Cardiology (or foreign equivalent) by the start date of employment.
In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
-
Cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
-
Curriculum vitae
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
Privacy Notice
Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy.
Disability Services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Interventional Cardiologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates must hold valid ECFMG certification before any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certificate is current and that your medical degree is listed correctly, since discrepancies create RFE delays after filing.
Target academic medical centers with fellowship programs
Teaching hospitals that run accredited interventional cardiology fellowships file H-1B petitions routinely for graduating fellows and recruited faculty. These institutions already have immigration counsel on retainer, which shortens the employer's internal approval timeline considerably.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run your job title and metropolitan area through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with H-1B filing history
Not every hospital that recruits internationally will sponsor H-1B visas. Migrate Mate surfaces verified DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and specialty, so you can focus your applications on institutions that have actively filed for interventional cardiologist roles.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Cath lab positions often have a firm credentialing and start-date timeline tied to hospital privileging cycles. If your offer letter specifies a start date, ask the employer to file USCIS Form I-907 for premium processing, which returns a decision within 15 business days.
Confirm J-1 waiver status before the employer files
If you completed your fellowship on a J-1 visa, you likely have a two-year home-residency requirement that blocks H-1B status until waived. Resolve the waiver through Conrad 30, a federal agency sponsorship, or USCIS before your employer submits the H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Interventional Cardiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an interventional cardiologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Interventional cardiology requires a medical degree followed by residency and fellowship training, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard of a minimum bachelor's degree in a directly related specific field. In practice, USCIS treats licensed physician roles as among the clearest qualifying specialties, and RFEs on specialty occupation grounds are uncommon for this title.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for interventional cardiologists?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and multispecialty physician groups are the most consistent sponsors. Community hospitals sponsor less frequently but do file when recruiting for hard-to-fill cath lab positions. Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and occupation code, so you can identify institutions that have filed for interventional cardiologist roles specifically, rather than guessing from job postings.
Can an interventional cardiologist be hired at a cap-exempt institution to skip the lottery?
Yes. Nonprofit research organizations, universities, and certain government research entities are cap-exempt under the H-1B statute. If a medical school, VA hospital, or affiliated research institution employs you directly and you spend a portion of your time on qualifying research or teaching, the petition may be filed outside the annual cap and lottery entirely. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status with their immigration counsel before accepting the offer.
How does the H-1B cap-gap rule affect an interventional cardiologist completing a fellowship on F-1 OPT?
If your OPT authorization expires between April 1 and September 30 and your employer filed an H-1B petition by April 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT and work authorization through September 30 while the petition is pending. You can continue your fellowship without a gap in status. USCIS issues an updated I-94 reflecting the extension after confirming receipt of the petition.
What happens to H-1B status if an interventional cardiologist changes hospital systems?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so moving to a new hospital requires the new employer to file a fresh H-1B petition before your start date. Under AC21 portability, if you've held H-1B status for at least 180 days and are in the same or a similar occupation, you can begin working for the new employer once the petition is filed and received by USCIS, without waiting for approval.