TN Visa Thoracic Surgeon Jobs
Thoracic surgeons qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's physician and surgeon category, making this one of the more direct paths for Canadian and Mexican surgical specialists entering the U.S. market. No lottery, no cap for Canadians, and hospital systems actively recruit board-eligible candidates with TN-compatible credentials.
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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of practice settings at YNHHS. Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.
Responsibilities:
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Clinical Care: The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. This individual works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide autonomous team based care. Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards. In some clinical specialties, the NP/PA may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations. The NP/PA may also function as first or second assistant on operative cases (as long as within position scope and job educational prerequisites are in place), using fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities, inclusive but not limited to responding to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters.
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Patient Education & Psychosocial Support: The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with the supervising/collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plan. The NP/PA, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
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Information Management: The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
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Quality Management: The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
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Professional Development: The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. The NP/PA serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education. Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses. The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy. The NP/PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals and may serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates. The NP/PA may collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, and assist with the formation of protocols that will be applied to clinical practice or further their educational and clinical expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Experience
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.
LICENSURE
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. OR Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.
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Overview:
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of practice settings at YNHHS. Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.
Responsibilities:
-
Clinical Care: The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. This individual works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide autonomous team based care. Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards. In some clinical specialties, the NP/PA may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations. The NP/PA may also function as first or second assistant on operative cases (as long as within position scope and job educational prerequisites are in place), using fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities, inclusive but not limited to responding to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters.
-
Patient Education & Psychosocial Support: The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with the supervising/collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plan. The NP/PA, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
-
Information Management: The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
-
Quality Management: The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
-
Professional Development: The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. The NP/PA serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education. Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses. The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy. The NP/PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals and may serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates. The NP/PA may collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, and assist with the formation of protocols that will be applied to clinical practice or further their educational and clinical expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Experience
Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.
LICENSURE
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. OR Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Thoracic Surgeon
Verify your credentials match TN requirements
TN visa classification for surgeons requires a qualifying medical degree and valid licensure. Confirm your Canadian or Mexican medical diploma and any residency documentation are translated, notarized, and consistent with the state licensing board's requirements before applying.
Target academic medical centers and trauma systems
Large hospital networks and academic health systems with thoracic surgery programs file TN sponsorship paperwork regularly. Prioritize institutions with established credentialing teams who understand USMCA professional category filings for surgical specialists.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring thoracic roles
Searching broadly misses employers actively filing for surgical specialists. Migrate Mate filters for thoracic surgeon openings with confirmed TN visa sponsorship, so you're targeting roles where the employer already understands the filing process.
Clarify state licensure timing with your employer
TN approval doesn't guarantee you can practice immediately. Some states require full licensure before you can begin clinical work, while others accept a temporary permit. Negotiate a start date that gives you enough time to clear the state medical board.
Request a detailed offer letter covering TN requirements
CBP and USCIS require the offer letter to specify your title, duties, salary, and employment duration. A vague letter causes delays or denials. Ask your employer's HR team to confirm the letter explicitly names the thoracic surgeon role and its surgical scope.
Understand Mexican TN allocation before accepting an offer
Mexico's TN allocation is capped annually, unlike Canada's. If you hold Mexican citizenship, confirm your prospective employer has confirmed TN availability for the current fiscal year and has filed USCIS petitions before, not just Canadian-route border entries.
Thoracic Surgeon TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does thoracic surgery qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes. Thoracic surgeons qualify under the physician and surgeon category in the USMCA's TN professional list. You'll need a qualifying medical degree from a recognized institution, a valid job offer from a U.S. employer, and, depending on the state, an active or pending medical license before beginning clinical practice.
How does TN compare to H-1B for thoracic surgeons?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can often be obtained at the border or port of entry within hours. H-1B visa requires a petition filed months in advance and subjects you to random selection. For thoracic surgeons with Canadian citizenship, TN is substantially faster and more predictable than the H-1B route.
Where can I find thoracic surgeon jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for professionals seeking TN visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can search for thoracic surgeon roles where employers have indicated TN eligibility, which removes the friction of applying to positions where sponsorship is uncertain or where HR teams are unfamiliar with the USMCA physician category.
Can I switch hospitals while on a TN visa as a thoracic surgeon?
Yes, but you can't begin work at a new employer until a new TN authorization is approved. Canadians can apply at a port of entry with a new offer letter, often getting same-day approval. Mexicans must file a new USCIS petition. Plan the timing carefully to avoid a gap between positions.
Does my Canadian or Mexican medical board certification satisfy U.S. credentialing requirements for TN sponsorship?
TN classification itself doesn't require U.S. board certification, but most U.S. hospital systems and state licensing boards do. Canadian Royal College fellowship credentials are generally recognized, while Mexican physicians often need ECFMG certification and a U.S. residency completion to satisfy hospital credentialing and state licensure requirements independently of TN status.