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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: 61005034 AHMHI Cardiac Surgery Providers
Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Every 4th
Job Profile Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Job Description:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
Performs operations of the heart and blood vessels of the body. Scope includes management of pathologic conditions of cardiovascular structures. This includes congenital and acquired lesions of both the heart and blood vessels in the thorax as well as diseases involving the lungs and associated structures. In addition, the surgeon establishes a precise diagnosis, utilizing procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angiography, electrocardiography, echocardiography, imaging techniques, endoscopy, tissue biopsy and other appropriate tests. Performs evolving techniques such as laser therapy, endovascular procedures, electrophysiological procedures and devices, thoracoscopy and thoracoscopic surgery.
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care
- Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Manages complex cardiac conditions, including diagnosis, treatment, and possibly surgery. Manages a range of pathologic conditions of cardiovascular structures. This includes congenital and acquired lesions of the heart.
- Performs operations on the heart and blood vessels of the body. This may include surgeries such as replacement of heart valves or bypasses of blocked coronary arteries. May also include vessel surgeries such as for artery problems or microvascular surgery for diabetic leg ulcers, etc. May perform evolving techniques such as laser therapy, endovascular procedures, electrophysiological procedures, thoracoscopy and thoracoscopic surgery.
- Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
-
May participate in on-call rotation.
-
Quality
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
-
May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
-
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
- Required completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine or foreign equivalency training
- Required completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Residency training program in internal medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
- Required completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Fellowship training program in Vascular Surgery or foreign equivalency training or completion of an ACGME accredited, integrated vascular surgery program
- 0 to 2 years demonstrated experience in the designated specialty area, including experience with diagnostic procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angiography, electrocardiography, echocardiography, endoscopy, and other diagnostics specific to cardiac diseases
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required
- ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit
- Licensed Physician upon hire required
- Board Certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, or in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery by the AOA Board of Surgery upon hire required
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required
- Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required
- National Provider Identifier upon hire required
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description:
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $630,000 to $900,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Department: 61005034 AHMHI Cardiac Surgery Providers
Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Every 4th
Job Profile Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Job Description:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
Performs operations of the heart and blood vessels of the body. Scope includes management of pathologic conditions of cardiovascular structures. This includes congenital and acquired lesions of both the heart and blood vessels in the thorax as well as diseases involving the lungs and associated structures. In addition, the surgeon establishes a precise diagnosis, utilizing procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angiography, electrocardiography, echocardiography, imaging techniques, endoscopy, tissue biopsy and other appropriate tests. Performs evolving techniques such as laser therapy, endovascular procedures, electrophysiological procedures and devices, thoracoscopy and thoracoscopic surgery.
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care
- Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Manages complex cardiac conditions, including diagnosis, treatment, and possibly surgery. Manages a range of pathologic conditions of cardiovascular structures. This includes congenital and acquired lesions of the heart.
- Performs operations on the heart and blood vessels of the body. This may include surgeries such as replacement of heart valves or bypasses of blocked coronary arteries. May also include vessel surgeries such as for artery problems or microvascular surgery for diabetic leg ulcers, etc. May perform evolving techniques such as laser therapy, endovascular procedures, electrophysiological procedures, thoracoscopy and thoracoscopic surgery.
- Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
-
May participate in on-call rotation.
-
Quality
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
-
May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
-
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
- Required completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine or foreign equivalency training
- Required completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Residency training program in internal medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
- Required completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Fellowship training program in Vascular Surgery or foreign equivalency training or completion of an ACGME accredited, integrated vascular surgery program
- 0 to 2 years demonstrated experience in the designated specialty area, including experience with diagnostic procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angiography, electrocardiography, echocardiography, endoscopy, and other diagnostics specific to cardiac diseases
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required
- ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit
- Licensed Physician upon hire required
- Board Certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, or in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery by the AOA Board of Surgery upon hire required
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required
- Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required
- National Provider Identifier upon hire required
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description:
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $630,000 to $900,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Cardiac Surgeon
Gather credentials before contacting employers
Compile your medical degree, residency and fellowship completion certificates, and board certification documentation before outreach. TN officers at the border verify that your training directly supports the cardiac surgery role, gaps in documentation cause denials on the spot.
Target health systems with active sponsorship history
Academic medical centers and large hospital networks with dedicated international physician recruitment teams are experienced navigating work visa sponsorship. Smaller private practices often lack the administrative infrastructure to prepare the employer support letter required for TN visa applications for surgeon hires.
Verify your employer letter covers surgical scope
The employer support letter must describe your specific duties as a cardiac surgeon, your degree requirements, and the temporary nature of the role. Generic physician letters that omit surgical specialization have triggered TN refusals at ports of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by TN eligibility
Search Migrate Mate to identify cardiac surgery openings at employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Filtering by visa type saves time and focuses your applications on positions where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Understand Mexican applicants face annual allocation limits
Unlike Canadian citizens who enter TN status directly at the border, Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate and are subject to a capped annual allocation. Apply early in the fiscal year to avoid waitlist delays.
Confirm state medical licensure timing with your hiring team
Most U.S. hospital credentialing committees require an active state medical license before your start date. Some states take four to six months to process international medical graduate applications, so initiate licensure in parallel with your TN sponsorship process.
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Find Cardiac Surgeon JobsCardiac Surgeon TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does cardiac surgery qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Cardiac surgeons qualify under the USMCA's physician and surgeon occupational category, which covers specialized surgical practice. Your employer must provide a support letter confirming the role requires your surgical specialization, and you must hold a medical degree plus completed residency and fellowship training recognized by the relevant Canadian or Mexican licensing authority.
How does TN compare to H-1B for cardiac surgeon roles?
TN is faster and more predictable for Canadian citizens. There is no lottery, no annual cap, and no lengthy USCIS petition process, Canadians enter TN status directly at the border on the day of travel. H-1B requires a lottery selection that runs once per year and takes months to adjudicate. For Mexican cardiac surgeons, TN involves consular processing but still avoids the H-1B lottery.
What documents does a cardiac surgeon need to enter TN status?
You need a valid passport, an employer support letter describing your cardiac surgery duties and confirming the role is temporary, proof of your medical degree, residency and fellowship completion certificates, and your board certification. Canadian citizens present these directly to a CBP officer at the port of entry. Mexican citizens submit them as part of a consular visa application.
Where can I find cardiac surgeon jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists cardiac surgery positions at employers with recent visa filings, so you can target openings where the hiring team already understands work visa sponsorship. Searching by role and visa type narrows results to employers whose HR and legal teams are experienced with the visa support process, including preparing the employer letter that's central to TN applications for specialized surgical roles.
Can I switch to a different hospital while on TN status as a cardiac surgeon?
Yes, but TN status is tied to a specific employer. When you change hospitals, your new employer must issue a fresh support letter and you need to obtain a new TN authorization before your start date with them. Canadian surgeons can do this at the border; Mexican surgeons typically need to return to a consulate for a new TN visa stamp.
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