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Interventional Cardiologist jobs on OPT require employer sponsorship for H-1B visa or O-1 visas after your authorized period ends. Most positions are in hospital systems or academic medical centers that routinely sponsor physicians. STEM OPT extension does not apply to this role, so your 12-month OPT window drives the hiring timeline.
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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 Interventional Cardiologist
Target hospital systems with established physician sponsorship
Large academic medical centers and health systems like Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Kaiser Permanente have dedicated immigration teams that regularly sponsor interventional cardiologists. Smaller private practices rarely have the infrastructure to navigate the H-1B visa process.
Start your job search at least 12 months before OPT expires
Interventional cardiology fellowship matching and hiring cycles are long. Factor in credentialing, hospital privileging, and H-1B filing deadlines. Beginning your search early gives you time to secure a position before your authorization window closes.
Confirm the employer's H-1B sponsorship history before applying
Not every hospital that hires physicians will sponsor visas. Ask directly during initial recruiter contact whether they have sponsored H-1B or O-1 visas for interventional cardiologists before committing time to their application process.
Explore J-1 waiver positions as a parallel pathway
Many interventional cardiologist roles in underserved or rural areas come with Conrad 30 J-1 visa waivers, which can lead to H-1B sponsorship. These positions often move faster and have fewer visa-related barriers than competitive urban hospital roles.
Highlight board certification eligibility and fellowship credentials clearly
Employers sponsoring visa applications need confidence the hire is permanent-worthy. Explicitly list your interventional cardiology fellowship program, anticipated board certification timeline, and any subspecialty training such as structural heart or peripheral vascular work.
Understand the H-1B cap exemption advantage for academic medical employers
Universities, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery risk. Prioritizing these employers significantly reduces your sponsorship timeline uncertainty after OPT ends.
Interventional Cardiologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Interventional Cardiologist on OPT?
Yes, but only if your employment is directly related to your degree field, typically medicine or a clinical subspecialty. Interventional cardiology requires USMLE completion and residency, so most OPT holders in this role are in fellowship training or early attending positions. Your work must remain within the scope of your authorized degree program for OPT to remain valid.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to Interventional Cardiologist roles?
No. Interventional cardiology falls under medicine, not a STEM-designated CIP code, so you are not eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. You have a standard 12-month OPT period. This makes early employer engagement critical, since you need an H-1B or O-1 petition in process well before your OPT authorization date expires.
Which visa typically sponsors Interventional Cardiologist positions after OPT?
H-1B is the most common path, particularly through cap-exempt employers like academic medical centers and teaching hospitals. The O-1A is a viable alternative for cardiologists with published research, significant procedural volume, or recognized clinical achievements. J-1 Conrad 30 waivers are also common for those completing J-1 exchange visitor training who want to remain in the U.S.
Where can I find Interventional Cardiologist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored roles, making it the most targeted place to search for interventional cardiologist positions where employers are open to sponsorship. Searching through general job boards wastes time because most postings do not disclose visa sponsorship willingness, forcing you to screen each employer manually.
Can I change employers during my OPT period as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, but each new position must be directly related to your degree, and you must report the employer change to your Designated School Official within 10 days. Gaps in employment exceeding 90 days cumulatively can jeopardize your OPT status. Given the credentialing and privileging timelines in interventional cardiology, plan transitions carefully to avoid unauthorized gaps.