H-1B Visa Pediatric Cardiologist Jobs
Pediatric cardiologists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a medical degree and subspecialty fellowship training. Children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and large pediatric practices regularly file H-1B petitions for this role, and the cap-exempt status of many nonprofit hospitals means your petition can be filed year-round.
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Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children – Orlando, Florida
Orlando Health Children’s Heart Institute at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Cardiologist with advanced training in Cardiac MRI and CT to join our expanding pediatric heart program.
Position Highlights
- Advanced imaging-focused pediatric cardiology position
- Dedicated time for Cardiac MRI and CT interpretation
- Integrated with a comprehensive pediatric/congenital/ACHD heart program
- TEE and/or Fetal experience welcomed but not required
- Opportunity available for both experienced physicians and graduating fellows.
Inpatient/Ambulatory Responsibilities
- Participation in Echo Lab reading schedule
- Limited inpatient service coverage
- Main Ambulatory and Satellite clinic options
Call Schedule
- Pediatric Cardiologists share on-call responsibilities equally
- Night call is primarily telephone consultation and occasional remote echocardiogram interpretation with inpatient rounding on weekend.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive fetus-to-adult congenital heart program
- Comprehensive congenital cardiac surgery program
- Dedicated Cardiac ICU with 24/7 in-house cardiac intensivist coverage
- Busy advanced interventional catheterization laboratory and EP laboratory
- Multidisciplinary specialty clinics and robust collaborative care model
- Participation in national databases and collaborative research initiatives
- New state-of-the-art Children’s Pavilion opening soon (August 2026)
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one.
- Generous starting bonus.
- Annual CME allowance
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer
Live and Work in Orlando
Orlando offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round sunshine, top-rated schools, world-class dining and entertainment, and convenient access to Florida’s beaches and attractions. With no state income tax and a thriving, family-friendly community, Orlando is an ideal place to build both your career and your life.
Qualifications
- Education: M.D., D.O.
- Leadership aspirations and interest in program development encouraged
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA Pediatric Residency and Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
- Additional advanced training in Cardiac MRI and CT
- TEE proficiency preferred
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics
- Unrestricted FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and DEA
Facility Description:
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is a nationally recognized and trusted name in children’s healthcare. Located on the downtown Orlando campus, the 156-bed hospital’s expert and compassionate team of caregivers provides award-winning care in more than 30 pediatric specialties in an environment built just for kids and delivered by a comprehensive staff that includes pediatric subspecialty physicians and a nursing team that is “Magnet” recognized for excellence in patient care.
Specialty areas include heart care, cancer and blood disorders, neuroscience, orthopedics, endocrinology and diabetes, nephrology, digestive health and nutrition. Its numerous centers include subspecialty clinics and programs that focus on specific diseases and disorders affecting children, including a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest rating by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. As part of the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Level I Trauma Center, the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department and Trauma Center is the first and only facility in Central Florida to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children.
The hospital’s numerous quality and safety recognitions most recently include:
- Best Children’s Hospital – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
- Tied for the No. 3 spot in Florida and No. 12 in the Southeast region
- Nationally ranked in four specialties: neonatology pediatric diabetes and endocrinology, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery
- Magnet Recognized – American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Beacon Awards for Excellence – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Pediatric Hematology Oncology Unit – Gold
- Pediatric Orthopedic/Neurology Unit – Gold
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit – Gold
- Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care – Gold
- Acute Pediatrics – Gold
- Verified Children’s Surgery Center – American College of Surgeons
- The Committee on Trauma, Verified Trauma Center – American College of Surgeons
- Echocardiography accreditation – Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
- Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Achievement – Resuscitation – American Heart Association, 2023
Position Summary:
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children – Orlando, Florida
Orlando Health Children’s Heart Institute at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Cardiologist with advanced training in Cardiac MRI and CT to join our expanding pediatric heart program.
Position Highlights
- Advanced imaging-focused pediatric cardiology position
- Dedicated time for Cardiac MRI and CT interpretation
- Integrated with a comprehensive pediatric/congenital/ACHD heart program
- TEE and/or Fetal experience welcomed but not required
- Opportunity available for both experienced physicians and graduating fellows.
Inpatient/Ambulatory Responsibilities
- Participation in Echo Lab reading schedule
- Limited inpatient service coverage
- Main Ambulatory and Satellite clinic options
Call Schedule
- Pediatric Cardiologists share on-call responsibilities equally
- Night call is primarily telephone consultation and occasional remote echocardiogram interpretation with inpatient rounding on weekend.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive fetus-to-adult congenital heart program
- Comprehensive congenital cardiac surgery program
- Dedicated Cardiac ICU with 24/7 in-house cardiac intensivist coverage
- Busy advanced interventional catheterization laboratory and EP laboratory
- Multidisciplinary specialty clinics and robust collaborative care model
- Participation in national databases and collaborative research initiatives
- New state-of-the-art Children’s Pavilion opening soon (August 2026)
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one.
- Generous starting bonus.
- Annual CME allowance
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer
Live and Work in Orlando
Orlando offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round sunshine, top-rated schools, world-class dining and entertainment, and convenient access to Florida’s beaches and attractions. With no state income tax and a thriving, family-friendly community, Orlando is an ideal place to build both your career and your life.
Qualifications
- Education: M.D., D.O.
- Leadership aspirations and interest in program development encouraged
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA Pediatric Residency and Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
- Additional advanced training in Cardiac MRI and CT
- TEE proficiency preferred
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics
- Unrestricted FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and DEA
Facility Description:
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is a nationally recognized and trusted name in children’s healthcare. Located on the downtown Orlando campus, the 156-bed hospital’s expert and compassionate team of caregivers provides award-winning care in more than 30 pediatric specialties in an environment built just for kids and delivered by a comprehensive staff that includes pediatric subspecialty physicians and a nursing team that is “Magnet” recognized for excellence in patient care.
Specialty areas include heart care, cancer and blood disorders, neuroscience, orthopedics, endocrinology and diabetes, nephrology, digestive health and nutrition. Its numerous centers include subspecialty clinics and programs that focus on specific diseases and disorders affecting children, including a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest rating by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. As part of the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Level I Trauma Center, the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department and Trauma Center is the first and only facility in Central Florida to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children.
The hospital’s numerous quality and safety recognitions most recently include:
- Best Children’s Hospital – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
- Tied for the No. 3 spot in Florida and No. 12 in the Southeast region
- Nationally ranked in four specialties: neonatology pediatric diabetes and endocrinology, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery
- Magnet Recognized – American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Beacon Awards for Excellence – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Pediatric Hematology Oncology Unit – Gold
- Pediatric Orthopedic/Neurology Unit – Gold
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit – Gold
- Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care – Gold
- Acute Pediatrics – Gold
- Verified Children’s Surgery Center – American College of Surgeons
- The Committee on Trauma, Verified Trauma Center – American College of Surgeons
- Echocardiography accreditation – Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
- Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Achievement – Resuscitation – American Heart Association, 2023
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Cardiologist
Verify your fellowship counts toward specialty occupation
Your pediatric cardiology fellowship is the credential that anchors the specialty occupation argument. Confirm your training institution issued documentation showing the subspecialty requirement, since USCIS scrutinizes whether the role requires that specific degree pathway.
Target cap-exempt hospital systems first
Nonprofit children's hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers are cap-exempt under INA, so they can file your H-1B petition any time of year without lottery risk. Prioritize these employers before considering for-profit health systems.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter pediatric cardiology roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you only pursue positions at organizations that have actually sponsored this occupation before.
Pull the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and practice location through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level.
Ask about concurrent H-1B filing during credentialing
Hospital credentialing for pediatric cardiologists typically takes 90 to 120 days. Confirm with your employer that I-129 preparation starts in parallel, not after credentialing clears, to avoid a gap between your OPT or J-1 visa end date and H-1B approval.
Clarify J-1 waiver status before H-1B filing begins
If you completed your fellowship on a J-1 visa, the two-year home residency requirement blocks H-1B status unless you've obtained a Conrad 30 waiver or other J-1 waiver. Confirm your waiver approval letter is on file before your employer submits the I-129.
H-1B Visa Pediatric Cardiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pediatric cardiologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Pediatric cardiology requires a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree followed by a pediatrics residency and a subspecialty fellowship in pediatric cardiology. That degree-specific training pathway satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition, which requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a directly related field.
Are most children's hospitals cap-exempt for H-1B petitions?
Most nonprofit children's hospitals and university-affiliated academic medical centers qualify as cap-exempt employers under the H-1B statute, meaning they're not subject to the 65,000 regular cap or the 20,000 U.S. master's cap. They can file petitions at any point in the fiscal year. For-profit pediatric practices and private equity-owned groups are generally cap-subject and require lottery selection.
How does a J-1 waiver affect my timeline for getting H-1B sponsorship?
If you trained on a J-1 exchange visitor visa, the two-year home country physical presence requirement applies unless waived. A Conrad 30 waiver through a state health agency is the most common path for physicians. Your H-1B petition can't be approved until the waiver is granted, so your employer needs to build that lead time into the filing schedule.
What should I look for in an employer to assess their H-1B sponsorship track record?
Check whether the employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for pediatric cardiology or related physician roles in recent years. DOL LCA disclosure data is public and shows the occupation codes, wage levels, and worksites an employer has certified. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by employer so you can evaluate sponsorship patterns before investing time in an application process.
Can my H-1B petition be filed while I'm still completing my fellowship?
Yes. If your fellowship ends on June 30, your employer can file your H-1B cap-subject petition in April and request an October 1 start date, with cap-gap protection bridging the gap if you're on OPT. For cap-exempt employers like nonprofit hospitals, the petition can be filed and approved before your fellowship ends with a future start date.