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Cardiologist roles on OPT require USCIS-authorized work in a specialty occupation, which cardiology clearly satisfies given its mandatory MD and residency credentials. Most positions are at hospitals or academic medical centers that are experienced with J-1 visa and H-1B visa sponsorship, making them well-positioned to support your OPT period and transition.
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MaineHealth Cardiology is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist to join their team in the greater Portland, Maine area. Join a group of experienced, caring, and compassionate cardiologists providing comprehensive services including invasive, interventional, advanced heart failure, advanced imaging and electrophysiological services.
About us: MaineHealth is a high-volume interventional center of excellence located in the beautiful state of Maine. We are affiliated with Tufts Medical School and Maine Medical Center, a leading 800-bed tertiary care hospital renowned for its robust teaching programs. Our center is dedicated to providing outstanding high-value cardiovascular care while advancing medical education and research. We have established programs for chronic total occlusion PCI, peripheral arterial disease, valvular heart disease, structural heart disease, advanced heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension. In addition, we have diagnostic cath lab capabilities at several of the regional hospitals within the health system that support our interventional programs at Maine Medical Center.
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Interventional Cardiologist to join our dynamic team. The primary focus of this role will be on coronary interventions, with an opportunity to help us grow our interventional cardiology program. This team delivers regional care across a wide geography of Maine and New Hampshire, ensuring comprehensive cardiovascular services to a broad patient population. MaineHealth’s extensive referral network helps to maintain a stream of both elective and emergency procedures, with over 360 STEMI activations annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform coronary interventions with precision and expertise.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring programs including medical students, residents, and fellows. Our academic affiliation is with Tufts Medical School.
- Engage in research and continuous professional development to advance interventional cardiology practices.
- Contribute to the growth and development of interventional cardiology at MH MMC.
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
- Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
- Eligible for or active Board Certification in Interventional Cardiology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Maine
Preferred
- Experience in complex coronary interventions, involving plaque modification techniques, intravascular imaging, and MCS
- Demonstrated engagement in clinical quality improvement and outcomes measurement
- Experience working in a tertiary or academic medical center environment
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a high-volume interventional center of excellence.
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility with access to the latest medical technologies.
- Collaborate with a team of experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals.
- Enjoy the scenic beauty and quality of life that Maine has to offer.
- Benefit from our affiliation with Tufts Medical School and Maine Medical Center's teaching programs.
- Deliver regional care across a wide geography of Maine and New Hampshire.
- Join a large cardiology practice (over 80 cardiologists) and one of the largest interventional cardiology programs in New England, performing over 1,900 PCIs and 5,000 cardiac catheterizations annually.
- Be part of a team of 10 talented interventional cardiologists.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $620,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
LOCATION
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
MaineHealth Cardiology is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist to join their team in the greater Portland, Maine area. Join a group of experienced, caring, and compassionate cardiologists providing comprehensive services including invasive, interventional, advanced heart failure, advanced imaging and electrophysiological services.
About us: MaineHealth is a high-volume interventional center of excellence located in the beautiful state of Maine. We are affiliated with Tufts Medical School and Maine Medical Center, a leading 800-bed tertiary care hospital renowned for its robust teaching programs. Our center is dedicated to providing outstanding high-value cardiovascular care while advancing medical education and research. We have established programs for chronic total occlusion PCI, peripheral arterial disease, valvular heart disease, structural heart disease, advanced heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension. In addition, we have diagnostic cath lab capabilities at several of the regional hospitals within the health system that support our interventional programs at Maine Medical Center.
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Interventional Cardiologist to join our dynamic team. The primary focus of this role will be on coronary interventions, with an opportunity to help us grow our interventional cardiology program. This team delivers regional care across a wide geography of Maine and New Hampshire, ensuring comprehensive cardiovascular services to a broad patient population. MaineHealth’s extensive referral network helps to maintain a stream of both elective and emergency procedures, with over 360 STEMI activations annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform coronary interventions with precision and expertise.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring programs including medical students, residents, and fellows. Our academic affiliation is with Tufts Medical School.
- Engage in research and continuous professional development to advance interventional cardiology practices.
- Contribute to the growth and development of interventional cardiology at MH MMC.
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
- Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
- Eligible for or active Board Certification in Interventional Cardiology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Maine
Preferred
- Experience in complex coronary interventions, involving plaque modification techniques, intravascular imaging, and MCS
- Demonstrated engagement in clinical quality improvement and outcomes measurement
- Experience working in a tertiary or academic medical center environment
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a high-volume interventional center of excellence.
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility with access to the latest medical technologies.
- Collaborate with a team of experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals.
- Enjoy the scenic beauty and quality of life that Maine has to offer.
- Benefit from our affiliation with Tufts Medical School and Maine Medical Center's teaching programs.
- Deliver regional care across a wide geography of Maine and New Hampshire.
- Join a large cardiology practice (over 80 cardiologists) and one of the largest interventional cardiology programs in New England, performing over 1,900 PCIs and 5,000 cardiac catheterizations annually.
- Be part of a team of 10 talented interventional cardiologists.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $620,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
LOCATION
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Cardiologist
Target teaching hospitals and academic medical centers
Academic medical centers and university-affiliated hospitals routinely hire international physicians and understand OPT work authorization. These institutions have dedicated HR and immigration teams, making the transition from OPT to H-1B visa or J-1 visa waiver sponsorship significantly smoother than community hospitals.
Confirm your OPT is authorized for your specific role
Your OPT authorization must match the field on your I-20. Cardiology fellows and residents should verify their EAD reflects the correct occupational category before starting. Any mismatch between your authorized field and job duties can jeopardize your status during USCIS review.
Apply early to account for credentialing timelines
Hospital credentialing for physicians takes 60 to 90 days on average. Applying well before your OPT start date ensures credentialing completes before you begin practicing, preventing gaps that could trigger compliance issues with your authorized employment period.
Ask directly about H-1B or J-1 waiver sponsorship intent
Raise sponsorship during later interview stages, not initial screening. Ask whether the institution has sponsored international physicians before and whether they support J-1 waiver programs through Conrad 30 or the VA, which are common transition paths for cardiology fellows.
Document all moonlighting and locum work carefully
OPT restricts you to employment directly tied to your authorized field. Cardiology moonlighting or locum arrangements count as concurrent employment and must appear on your EAD record. Undisclosed concurrent positions can create serious authorization problems during an H-1B petition.
Prioritize employers familiar with physician immigration timelines
Not all healthcare employers understand that cardiology fellows on OPT face hard H-1B filing deadlines. Employers who have previously sponsored physicians will plan around cap deadlines and premium processing windows, reducing the risk of a gap in your authorized employment.
Cardiologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Cardiologist on OPT?
Yes, cardiology qualifies as a specialty occupation under OPT rules because it requires a medical degree, residency, and fellowship training in a directly related field. Your EAD must be valid before you begin any clinical work, and your job duties must fall within the field listed on your I-20. Fellowship programs and attending positions at ACGME-accredited institutions are both eligible.
How do I find Cardiologist jobs that support OPT and future visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Cardiologist positions from employers experienced with international physician hiring, including those that sponsor H-1B and J-1 waivers. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to researching each institution individually. Academic medical centers and VA-affiliated hospitals are historically the most sponsorship-friendly options for cardiology fellows transitioning off OPT.
Does cardiology STEM OPT extension apply to my degree?
STEM OPT extension is tied to your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Most MD programs do not fall under a STEM-designated CIP code, meaning the 24-month STEM extension is generally unavailable to medical doctors. However, if your undergraduate or master's degree was in a STEM field, that degree could potentially support a separate STEM OPT period depending on your situation.
What happens to my OPT if my cardiology fellowship ends before I secure an H-1B?
If your fellowship ends and you do not have another authorized OPT position lined up, your OPT period continues running but you enter an unemployment clock that is capped at 90 days total. Exceeding 90 days of unemployment during OPT violates your status. Securing an attending position or a second fellowship before your fellowship ends is critical to maintaining continuous authorization.
Can I work at multiple hospitals on OPT as a Cardiologist?
You can hold concurrent positions on OPT, but each employer must be authorized under your EAD and must fall within your approved field of study. Cardiology consulting arrangements, locum tenens work, and moonlighting at a second hospital all count as concurrent employment. Failing to report or properly document multiple positions can create compliance issues if USCIS reviews your employment history during an H-1B filing.