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IU Health Medical Group East Region - Cardiovascular Surgery is seeking a board-certified experienced cardiothoracic surgeon to join our highly collaborative team at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon looking to step into a high-impact role with strong mentorship and collaborative environment.
Position Highlights
- Full-time (1.0 FTE); Weekdays plus call
- On-call: 1:3 rotation, week-long call blocks
- Clinical focus: Inpatient, OR, outpatient clinic
- Patient volume: Clinic and Hospital: 10–20 patients/week (may vary)
Practice & Team
This is an established cardiovascular surgery group with:
- 3 cardiothoracic surgeons
- 3 experienced advanced practice providers; also support weekend rounding and call
- Dedicated support staff
- Collegial, team-oriented environment with strong physician leadership
- Close collaboration with cardiology, anesthesiology, and critical care
- Teaching opportunities with residents, full research department; academic affiliation potential with IU School of Medicine
- No local competition
Clinical Scope
This position offers a broad and complex case mix with steady procedural demand, including:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Valve repair and replacement
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Robotic thoracic surgery
- Lung resections (including wedge resections)
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
- Experienced surgeons strongly preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality outcomes and patient-centered care
- Interest in mentoring and long-term growth within the practice
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Highly competitive compensation with quality bonus potential
- Sign on bonus potential
- Generous PTO package
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and malpractice coverage
- Eligibility for academic appointment and IU School of Medicine benefits
WHY JOIN IU HEALTH IN MUNCIE?
- High-need patient population with diverse and complex pathology
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community
- Low cost of living and excellent quality of life
- Easy access to Indianapolis (just ~1 hour away)
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance and physician culture
NEXT STEPS
If you are an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon seeking a rewarding clinical practice with leadership potential, we encourage you to apply!
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Enjoy an affordable cost of living in Muncie, Indiana, while taking advantage of the many world-class amenities this community has to offer. One visit to Muncie, rich with history, recreation and festivals, will win you over!
- Home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment
- Arts and culture for all ages at the Muncie Civic Theatre, Minnetrista cultural center, David Owsley Museum of Art and one of the largest planetariums in the Midwest
- Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana
- Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping at the Prairie Creek Reservoir, golfing, or hop on the state's longest span of recreational trails on the Cardinal Greenway
- Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals
- Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await at Indiana University Health.
Indiana University Health is the largest health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. IU Health has a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools. As an academic health system, IU Health works with IUSM to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and treatments with the highest quality of patient care. Its strategic service lines, cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades.
IU Health is comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond with significant success across multiple clinical programs resulting in national recognition:
- Ranked as the number one health system in the state of Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
- Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and is the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana.
- With more than 200 physician researchers leading the way to new treatments, IU Health Simon Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute-designated patient care center.
A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, 16 urban, suburban and rural hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. With close ties to the Indiana University School of Medicine, more than half of the school's physicians practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.
At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as a level 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel. Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.
INTRODUCTION
IU Health Medical Group East Region - Cardiovascular Surgery is seeking a board-certified experienced cardiothoracic surgeon to join our highly collaborative team at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon looking to step into a high-impact role with strong mentorship and collaborative environment.
Position Highlights
- Full-time (1.0 FTE); Weekdays plus call
- On-call: 1:3 rotation, week-long call blocks
- Clinical focus: Inpatient, OR, outpatient clinic
- Patient volume: Clinic and Hospital: 10–20 patients/week (may vary)
Practice & Team
This is an established cardiovascular surgery group with:
- 3 cardiothoracic surgeons
- 3 experienced advanced practice providers; also support weekend rounding and call
- Dedicated support staff
- Collegial, team-oriented environment with strong physician leadership
- Close collaboration with cardiology, anesthesiology, and critical care
- Teaching opportunities with residents, full research department; academic affiliation potential with IU School of Medicine
- No local competition
Clinical Scope
This position offers a broad and complex case mix with steady procedural demand, including:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Valve repair and replacement
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Robotic thoracic surgery
- Lung resections (including wedge resections)
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
- Experienced surgeons strongly preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality outcomes and patient-centered care
- Interest in mentoring and long-term growth within the practice
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Highly competitive compensation with quality bonus potential
- Sign on bonus potential
- Generous PTO package
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and malpractice coverage
- Eligibility for academic appointment and IU School of Medicine benefits
WHY JOIN IU HEALTH IN MUNCIE?
- High-need patient population with diverse and complex pathology
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community
- Low cost of living and excellent quality of life
- Easy access to Indianapolis (just ~1 hour away)
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance and physician culture
NEXT STEPS
If you are an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon seeking a rewarding clinical practice with leadership potential, we encourage you to apply!
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Enjoy an affordable cost of living in Muncie, Indiana, while taking advantage of the many world-class amenities this community has to offer. One visit to Muncie, rich with history, recreation and festivals, will win you over!
- Home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment
- Arts and culture for all ages at the Muncie Civic Theatre, Minnetrista cultural center, David Owsley Museum of Art and one of the largest planetariums in the Midwest
- Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana
- Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping at the Prairie Creek Reservoir, golfing, or hop on the state's longest span of recreational trails on the Cardinal Greenway
- Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals
- Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await at Indiana University Health.
Indiana University Health is the largest health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. IU Health has a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools. As an academic health system, IU Health works with IUSM to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and treatments with the highest quality of patient care. Its strategic service lines, cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades.
IU Health is comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond with significant success across multiple clinical programs resulting in national recognition:
- Ranked as the number one health system in the state of Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
- Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and is the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana.
- With more than 200 physician researchers leading the way to new treatments, IU Health Simon Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute-designated patient care center.
A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, 16 urban, suburban and rural hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. With close ties to the Indiana University School of Medicine, more than half of the school's physicians practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.
At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as a level 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel. Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Cardiovascular Surgeon Jobs
Target academic medical centers and large health systems
Teaching hospitals and major health systems regularly sponsor cardiovascular surgeons for H-1B and green cards. They have established legal teams and understand the visa process for specialized medical professionals.
Highlight your subspecialty training and case volume
Cardiac surgery subspecializations like pediatric congenital or transplant surgery strengthen visa petitions. Document your case numbers, outcomes data, and any unique procedures you perform to demonstrate extraordinary ability.
Consider the EB-1A path for senior surgeons
Cardiovascular surgeons with research publications, speaking engagements, or national recognition may qualify for EB-1A extraordinary ability petitions, bypassing employer sponsorship requirements and labor certification delays completely.
Plan around medical licensing timelines
State medical licensing can take months and requires specific visa status. Coordinate your visa application timing with USMLE completion, residency graduation, and state licensing requirements to avoid gaps in authorization.
Document your research and clinical contributions
Maintain detailed records of published papers, clinical trials, surgical innovations, and patient outcomes. This documentation supports both H-1B specialty occupation requirements and EB-1A or NIW green card petitions.
Understand J-1 waiver requirements if applicable
Many international medical graduates enter on J-1 visas with two-year home residency requirements. Research waiver options through underserved area commitments, interested government agencies, or no objection statements before planning other visa transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do cardiovascular surgeons qualify for H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
Yes, cardiovascular surgery easily meets H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements as it requires a medical degree, residency training, and often fellowship training in cardiac surgery. The role demands specialized medical knowledge that directly relates to the required medical education, making visa approval straightforward for qualified surgeons.
Can foreign cardiovascular surgeons get green cards without employer sponsorship?
Yes, through EB-1A extraordinary ability or EB-2 NIW petitions. Cardiovascular surgeons with research publications, national recognition, or demonstrated impact on patient care often qualify. NIW petitions are particularly viable for surgeons working in underserved areas or advancing cardiac surgery techniques through research or clinical innovation.
What degree requirements apply to cardiovascular surgeon visa applications?
A medical degree plus completed general surgery residency and cardiovascular surgery fellowship training are required. Foreign medical graduates must have ECFMG certification and pass USMLE exams. Some employers may require board certification or eligibility, depending on the specific position and institutional requirements.
How to find Cardiovascular Surgeon jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Cardiovascular Surgeon positions with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international medical professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus on large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and specialized cardiac institutes that commonly sponsor H-1B, O-1 visa, and EB-2 visas for surgeons. These healthcare organizations often have established visa sponsorship programs for highly skilled cardiovascular specialists.
How do medical licensing requirements affect cardiovascular surgeon visa timing?
State medical licensing requires valid work authorization, so visa approval must precede or coincide with licensing applications. Some states process licenses faster than others, and temporary licenses may be available during visa transitions. Plan visa timing to avoid gaps between authorization expiration and license renewal deadlines.
Can cardiovascular surgeons on J-1 visas transition to H-1B or green cards?
J-1 visa physicians subject to the two-year home residency requirement must obtain a waiver before changing to H-1B or applying for green cards. Waivers are available through underserved area commitments, interested government agencies, or no objection statements from home countries. The waiver process can take six months to over a year.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Cardiovascular Surgeon jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.