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Get Access To All JobsDepartment Peds-Cardiology - 412003
Posting Open Date 01/22/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Pediatric Cardiologist
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005426
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2025
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.
As a top-tier academic medical center, UNC Children’s upholds a four-tiered mission to “CARE,” aligning clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to deliver world-class family-centered care. The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is the clinical home of UNC Children’s. Our multidisciplinary experts work in satellite clinics across the state and deliver state of the art tertiary care at UNC Children’s.
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine is seeking an open rank, fixed term, clinical faculty position for the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. We are seeking a faculty member to join our Division to augment our team of interventional cardiologists in the expansion of subspecialty services. The successful candidate will have completed subspecialty training in interventional cardiology or have substantial experience as an independent operator and be board certified / eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. Our team of interventional cardiologists have the expertise and technology to perform all interventions including transcatheter heart valve implantation.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty, which care for the fetus through adulthood along the continuum of comprehensive care. The candidate will be expected to contribute to inpatient and peri-operative pediatric cardiology service as well as outpatient medicine in satellite locations. Clinical research and quality improvement interests will be encouraged and the faculty member will participate in the education of medical students and house staff.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology and have completed advanced fellowship training in Electrophysiology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate should be skilled in all aspects of Electrophysiology including invasive procedures.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department Peds-Cardiology - 412003
Posting Open Date 01/22/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Pediatric Cardiologist
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005426
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2025
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.
As a top-tier academic medical center, UNC Children’s upholds a four-tiered mission to “CARE,” aligning clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to deliver world-class family-centered care. The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is the clinical home of UNC Children’s. Our multidisciplinary experts work in satellite clinics across the state and deliver state of the art tertiary care at UNC Children’s.
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine is seeking an open rank, fixed term, clinical faculty position for the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. We are seeking a faculty member to join our Division to augment our team of interventional cardiologists in the expansion of subspecialty services. The successful candidate will have completed subspecialty training in interventional cardiology or have substantial experience as an independent operator and be board certified / eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. Our team of interventional cardiologists have the expertise and technology to perform all interventions including transcatheter heart valve implantation.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty, which care for the fetus through adulthood along the continuum of comprehensive care. The candidate will be expected to contribute to inpatient and peri-operative pediatric cardiology service as well as outpatient medicine in satellite locations. Clinical research and quality improvement interests will be encouraged and the faculty member will participate in the education of medical students and house staff.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology and have completed advanced fellowship training in Electrophysiology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate should be skilled in all aspects of Electrophysiology including invasive procedures.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Cardiologist
Target academic medical centers first
Children's hospitals affiliated with universities, such as Boston Children's or CHOP, have dedicated legal teams experienced with H-1B and J-1 sponsorship for physicians. These institutions sponsor far more consistently than private pediatric cardiology practices.
Ask explicitly about immigration support during interviews
Not all institutions volunteer sponsorship details upfront. Ask directly whether the department has sponsored international physicians before and whether legal counsel is provided. Vague answers about future support are a meaningful risk signal worth clarifying.
Document your training thoroughly for specialty occupation evidence
Pediatric cardiology requires a specific degree and subspecialty training that maps directly to the H-1B specialty occupation standard. Keep your fellowship certificates, board eligibility documentation, and ACGME records organized and accessible for the petition package.
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Can I work as a pediatric cardiologist on OPT?
Yes, if your fellowship training is directly related to your degree field, your OPT work authorization covers pediatric cardiologist positions. The role must fall within your authorized field of study. Because STEM OPT extension does not apply to medicine, you have a 12-month window, making early employer engagement critical.
Which visa do most pediatric cardiologists use after OPT?
The H-1B is the most common path. Pediatric cardiology qualifies clearly as a specialty occupation given the mandatory postgraduate training requirements. Some physicians transition from J-1 exchange visitor status through fellowship programs instead. If your fellowship was on J-1, you will need a waiver of the two-year home residency requirement before pursuing H-1B.
How do I find pediatric cardiologist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and filters opportunities by sponsorship willingness, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly. Academic medical centers and children's hospital systems are your highest-probability targets. Look for postings that mention H-1B or J-1 support explicitly, or confirm directly with a recruiter before investing time in the application.
Does STEM OPT extension apply to pediatric cardiology?
No. STEM OPT extension only applies to degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as classified under the Department of Homeland Security STEM designated degree program list. Medicine and clinical training programs are excluded. You are limited to 12 months of post-completion OPT, which makes securing sponsorship before that window closes essential.
What happens if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition before your OPT expires, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30 of that year. Your I-20 must reflect the cap-gap extension. Work with your Designated School Official promptly after your employer confirms they will file, as timing is everything in this scenario.
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