TN Visa Pediatric Surgeon Jobs
Pediatric surgeons qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA as physicians in a recognized specialty. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with an offer letter and credential verification. Mexican citizens enter through consular processing. Board certification and fellowship training strengthen your application significantly.
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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
JOB SUMMARY
The Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Pediatric Surgeon / Clinical Associate Professor (HS). The successful candidate will:
- Assist with the development, quality and growth of the pediatric surgery program.
- Provide on-call coverage for an average of 7-days per month, including one weekend.
- Provide comprehensive onsite surgical attending care for all pediatric surgery, inpatients and outpatients including, but not limited to, daily multidisciplinary rounds, ongoing communication with referring physicians and leading all surgery meetings as well as in the pediatric surgery clinic.
- Establish and promote structures as well as processes that will enhance the care of patients.
- Assist with outreach strategies and multidisciplinary team-building efforts.
- Be accountable for ongoing supervision of surgical residents, medical students, and other allied healthcare professional program trainees on the surgical service.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Doctor Degree from an accredited College of Medicine.
- New York State Medical Licensure or eligible.
- Completion of an accredited general surgery program.
- Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery fellowship program.
- Board Certified/Board Eligible or foreign equivalency in Pediatric Surgery.
- Current DEA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven leadership experience of multidisciplinary care teams.
- Principal author of peer reviewed research publications.
- Prior role in research, ongoing research and publications.
WORK SCHEDULE
Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)
SALARY GRADE/RANK
Salary Range: Executive Order Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.
INTRODUCTION
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
JOB SUMMARY
The Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Pediatric Surgeon / Clinical Associate Professor (HS). The successful candidate will:
- Assist with the development, quality and growth of the pediatric surgery program.
- Provide on-call coverage for an average of 7-days per month, including one weekend.
- Provide comprehensive onsite surgical attending care for all pediatric surgery, inpatients and outpatients including, but not limited to, daily multidisciplinary rounds, ongoing communication with referring physicians and leading all surgery meetings as well as in the pediatric surgery clinic.
- Establish and promote structures as well as processes that will enhance the care of patients.
- Assist with outreach strategies and multidisciplinary team-building efforts.
- Be accountable for ongoing supervision of surgical residents, medical students, and other allied healthcare professional program trainees on the surgical service.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Doctor Degree from an accredited College of Medicine.
- New York State Medical Licensure or eligible.
- Completion of an accredited general surgery program.
- Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery fellowship program.
- Board Certified/Board Eligible or foreign equivalency in Pediatric Surgery.
- Current DEA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven leadership experience of multidisciplinary care teams.
- Principal author of peer reviewed research publications.
- Prior role in research, ongoing research and publications.
WORK SCHEDULE
Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)
SALARY GRADE/RANK
Salary Range: Executive Order Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Pediatric Surgeon
Verify your credentials meet TN requirements
TN classification for physicians requires a valid license or the documents necessary to obtain one. Confirm your medical degree, residency completion, and any board certifications are authenticated before you approach employers, since incomplete credentials stall sponsorship offers.
Target children's hospitals with established visa programs
Freestanding pediatric hospitals and academic medical centers with dedicated international physician hiring teams are more likely to navigate TN paperwork than community hospitals. Filter your search to institutions with fellowship programs, which routinely sponsor international trainees and attendings.
Confirm state licensure before the employer files
Each state medical board has different timelines and documentation requirements for internationally trained physicians. You need an active license or a written offer contingent on licensure before a TN application can proceed, so start the licensing process in parallel with your job search.
Search TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find pediatric surgeon roles at employers with documented TN sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship status saves you from pitching visa logistics to hiring teams who have no existing process for international physician candidates.
Prepare a specialty occupation support letter
Your offer letter must explicitly describe the role as requiring specialized pediatric surgical knowledge at the bachelor's level or higher in a specific field. Ask your employer to reference your subspecialty, such as neonatal or trauma surgery, to reinforce the USMCA physician category.
Understand how Mexican TN processing differs from Canadian
Canadian applicants can present their TN package directly at a land border or preclearance airport without advance USCIS filing. Mexican nationals must apply through a U.S. consulate and schedule an appointment, so build in four to eight weeks of consular processing time when negotiating your start date.
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Find Pediatric Surgeon JobsPediatric Surgeon TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pediatric surgeon qualify for TN visa status under USMCA?
Yes. Physicians, including pediatric surgeons, are a recognized profession under the USMCA TN visa category. You need a valid job offer from a U.S. employer, proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship, your medical degree, and documentation showing you meet any applicable state licensure requirements for the role.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for pediatric surgeons?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be obtained at the port of entry in a single day for Canadian applicants. The H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, enters an oversubscribed lottery, and takes significantly longer to adjudicate. For Canadian and Mexican pediatric surgeons, TN is almost always the faster and more predictable path.
Can I switch to a different hospital while on TN status as a pediatric surgeon?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your original application. Before you start at a new institution, that employer must support a new TN filing or you must apply for a new TN at a port of entry or through USCIS. Working for an employer not listed on your TN document is not authorized.
Where can I find pediatric surgeon jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists pediatric surgeon positions at employers with active TN sponsorship history, so you can focus on roles where the hiring team already understands the process. Searching through a sponsorship-filtered platform avoids the common frustration of reaching the offer stage only to learn an employer won't support a TN application.
Does my Canadian or Mexican medical training count toward TN eligibility?
Yes. USMCA does not require a U.S. medical degree. A degree from a recognized Canadian or Mexican medical school satisfies the educational requirement for the physician TN category. You will still need to demonstrate that your credentials meet the hiring state's medical licensing standards, and board certification in pediatric surgery strengthens the application.
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