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Get Access To All JobsDepartment Surgery - Pediatric - 414025
Posting Open Date 04/22/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Pediatric Surgeon
Appointment Type Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005038
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The Department of Surgery at The University of North Carolina is currently seeking qualified applicants for the role of Pediatric Surgeon. The Division of Pediatric Surgery is among 9 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 4 faculty members that provide a broad array of clinical services to provide the highest quality care for injured and critically ill pediatric patients. Candidates will be expected to have demonstrated excellence in all three traditional academic missions: clinical practice, education, and research, as evidenced by experience, outcomes, and references. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, promote teamwork and learning, and lead by example.
Faculty members within the Division of Pediatric Surgery must possess a desire to commit to all three missions of the department and school of medicine, including the clinical, education, and research missions.
Regarding the education mission, faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the education of medical students and residents. Additionally, Pediatric Surgery faculty participate in outreach to our rural referring hospitals.
Regarding the clinical mission, faculty members must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care to the patients of UNC.
Regarding the research mission, a commitment to any one of a broad array of research interests is desirable, including but not limited to clinical outcomes, health services, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery initiatives. The Department houses multiple R01 projects and one NIH-funded training grant for surgery residents who work simultaneously with basic science and clinical mentors. Research achievements of the surgical faculty have led to increased breast conservation in patients with advanced disease treated with pre-operative adjuvant chemotherapy, correction in an animal model of a genetically determined deficit with stem cell transplants, elucidation of the mechanisms of immune dysfunction in burns, and many others. Each surgical division has active research underway in either clinical and/or basic science programs, and the UNC School of Medicine ranks 17th in the country in total NIH funding for 2020 and 6th among peer public universities.
This position is being recruited as an open rank appointment at an FTE between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE. The appointment may also be offered as a fixed term track or tenure/tenure track appointment. The faculty member will be expected to perform both clinical and research duties, along with the academic responsibilities of an educational institution.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Prospective candidates must be Board Certified/Board eligible in General Surgery with Pediatric certification. Chosen candidates must either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, promote teamwork and learning, and lead by example.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred qualified candidates will have demonstrated excellence in all three traditional academic missions of clinical practice, education, and research, as evidenced by experience, outcomes, and references.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Not applicable
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department Surgery - Pediatric - 414025
Posting Open Date 04/22/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Pediatric Surgeon
Appointment Type Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005038
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The Department of Surgery at The University of North Carolina is currently seeking qualified applicants for the role of Pediatric Surgeon. The Division of Pediatric Surgery is among 9 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 4 faculty members that provide a broad array of clinical services to provide the highest quality care for injured and critically ill pediatric patients. Candidates will be expected to have demonstrated excellence in all three traditional academic missions: clinical practice, education, and research, as evidenced by experience, outcomes, and references. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, promote teamwork and learning, and lead by example.
Faculty members within the Division of Pediatric Surgery must possess a desire to commit to all three missions of the department and school of medicine, including the clinical, education, and research missions.
Regarding the education mission, faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the education of medical students and residents. Additionally, Pediatric Surgery faculty participate in outreach to our rural referring hospitals.
Regarding the clinical mission, faculty members must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care to the patients of UNC.
Regarding the research mission, a commitment to any one of a broad array of research interests is desirable, including but not limited to clinical outcomes, health services, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery initiatives. The Department houses multiple R01 projects and one NIH-funded training grant for surgery residents who work simultaneously with basic science and clinical mentors. Research achievements of the surgical faculty have led to increased breast conservation in patients with advanced disease treated with pre-operative adjuvant chemotherapy, correction in an animal model of a genetically determined deficit with stem cell transplants, elucidation of the mechanisms of immune dysfunction in burns, and many others. Each surgical division has active research underway in either clinical and/or basic science programs, and the UNC School of Medicine ranks 17th in the country in total NIH funding for 2020 and 6th among peer public universities.
This position is being recruited as an open rank appointment at an FTE between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE. The appointment may also be offered as a fixed term track or tenure/tenure track appointment. The faculty member will be expected to perform both clinical and research duties, along with the academic responsibilities of an educational institution.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Prospective candidates must be Board Certified/Board eligible in General Surgery with Pediatric certification. Chosen candidates must either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, promote teamwork and learning, and lead by example.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred qualified candidates will have demonstrated excellence in all three traditional academic missions of clinical practice, education, and research, as evidenced by experience, outcomes, and references.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Not applicable
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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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.
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Find Pediatric Surgeon JobsPediatric Surgeon H-1B Visa: 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, 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.
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