H-1B Visa Pediatric Surgeon Jobs
Pediatric surgeons rank among the most H-1B visa-dependent specialties in U.S. medicine. Most positions are at children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and large health systems with established immigration programs, meaning your employer will typically file the I-129 petition, cover ACWIA training fees, and manage LCA certification with the DOL before your start date.
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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 Pediatric Surgeon
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign medical degrees must be evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation service before your employer files the H-1B petition. An equivalency determination to a U.S. M.D. or D.O. is required to satisfy the specialty occupation standard for surgical roles.
Target children's hospitals with cap-exempt status
Many children's hospitals qualify as nonprofit research or teaching institutions, making them cap-exempt H-1B employers. You can start any time of year without waiting for the April lottery, which matters when fellowship programs end mid-year.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by specialty and location on Migrate Mate to find pediatric surgery employers with active H-1B LCA filing history. Seeing which hospitals have filed for surgical roles tells you which HR and legal teams already know the process.
Confirm your employer will cover ACWIA fees
DOL rules require employers, not physicians, to pay the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act training fee on H-1B petitions. Confirm this in writing before signing an offer letter, as some smaller surgical groups try to shift costs incorrectly.
Align your LCA wage level with your actual role
USCIS scrutinizes whether the prevailing wage level on the LCA matches a fully independent attending surgeon, not a supervised resident or fellow. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered wage matches Level III or IV for the correct SOC code before your employer submits.
File for premium processing when timing is critical
If your fellowship ends and your H-1B start date is tight, ask your employer to request premium processing with USCIS, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. Standard processing can stretch several months and create an authorization gap.
H-1B Visa Pediatric Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pediatric surgery fellowship affect my H-1B eligibility?
Completing a fellowship in the U.S. doesn't automatically transfer into H-1B status. If your fellowship was on J-1 visa, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement, which blocks H-1B status unless you obtain a waiver through a state health agency, the Conrad 30 program, or another federal waiver route. Confirm your J-1 terms before accepting a staff position.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for pediatric surgeons?
Children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and large integrated health systems are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for pediatric surgeons. Many qualify as cap-exempt institutions, letting them file petitions year-round. Smaller private surgical practices occasionally sponsor but are less likely to have in-house immigration counsel. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history so you can target the right organizations.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I switch pediatric surgery positions?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must still file an LCA with the DOL and meet prevailing wage requirements for the new position.
Does pediatric surgery qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Pediatric surgery requires a medical degree, residency, and subspecialty fellowship training, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation requirement that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The O*NET profile for surgeons lists a doctorate-level job zone, which supports the specialty occupation classification in the petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if my hospital loses its nonprofit designation?
If your employer filed as a cap-exempt nonprofit or teaching hospital and later loses that designation, it doesn't automatically invalidate your existing H-1B approval. However, any extension or amendment petition would need to be filed as cap-subject, meaning it would require a lottery slot. Confirm your employer's ongoing cap-exempt status before each renewal cycle.