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Pediatric surgeons rank among the most sponsorship-ready specialists in U.S. medicine. Hospitals filing H-1B visa or O-1 visa petitions for surgical subspecialties treat this as a high-priority hire, and cap-exempt status at nonprofit children's hospitals removes the lottery entirely. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) and Emory University School of Medicine (Emory) are seeking a fellowship trained pediatric abdominal transplant surgeon with strong clinical and academic foundation to join the Division of Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Surgery. Children’s has one of the largest and most diverse abdominal pediatric transplant programs in the country, focusing on kidney, liver and dual organ transplantation.
Experience
- Experience with direct involvement in liver and kidney transplant patient care within the last two (2) years including: management of patients with end stage liver or renal disease, the selection of appropriate recipients for transplant, donor selection, histocompatibility and tissue typing, performing the transplant operation, immediate postoperative and continuing inpatient care, the use of immunosuppressive therapy including side effects of the drugs and complications of immunosuppression, differential diagnosis of liver or kidney dysfunction in the allograft recipient, histologic interpretation of allograft biopsies, interpretation of ancillary tests for liver and kidney dysfunction, and long term outpatient care.
- Experience in deceased and living donor liver transplantation, deceased and living donor kidney transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, and dual organ transplantation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Eligible for OPTN as a pediatric abdominal transplant surgeon
Education
- Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school
- Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program
- Completion of an accredited ASTS fellowship program in Abdominal Organ Transplantation
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia
- Board certified in Pediatric Surgery and/or General Surgery
- Controlled Substance Registration Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate
- BLS or PALS certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
- Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
- Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
- Serves as a liver and kidney transplant surgeon for the Division of Transplant Surgery within the Department of Surgery with an active inpatient and outpatient practice, with associated call coverage.
- Partners with Division Chief to ensure that the ongoing clinical operations of the liver and kidney transplant program abide by the UNOS bylaws and CMS regulations.
- Ensures that the Department is responsive to the needs of those it serves clinically (patients, families, referring physicians, other Departments, etc.).
- On daily Liver & Kidney Transplant Multidisciplinary rounds, improve surgical participation in expected discharge date planning (EDD).
- Develops strong, supportive, and collaborative relationships with referring physicians.
Administrative
- Participates in committees, patient selection conference, peer review, M&M case conferences.
- Manages patient workups and procedures according to department guidelines.
- Adopts any tools and/or technologies deemed part of the practice of abdominal transplant.
- Collaborates with the Surgical and Medical leadership to further development of the liver and kidney transplant programs.
Quality & Research
- Participates in quality improvement, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
- Understands and works in compliance with UNOS/OPTN transplant regulations.
- Participates in clinical research within the Division as well as efforts to secure extramural funding.
- Ensures responsible and compliant conduct of research.
- Supports and promotes a research environment that involves attendings and trainees (including students, residents, fellows, advanced practice professionals).
- Participates in national transplant meetings.
Teaching/Education
- Participates in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents and fellows and other rotators through the transplant surgery service.
- Participates in developing an effective rounding program incorporating bedside RNs when seeing patients.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) and Emory University School of Medicine (Emory) are seeking a fellowship trained pediatric abdominal transplant surgeon with strong clinical and academic foundation to join the Division of Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Surgery. Children’s has one of the largest and most diverse abdominal pediatric transplant programs in the country, focusing on kidney, liver and dual organ transplantation.
Experience
- Experience with direct involvement in liver and kidney transplant patient care within the last two (2) years including: management of patients with end stage liver or renal disease, the selection of appropriate recipients for transplant, donor selection, histocompatibility and tissue typing, performing the transplant operation, immediate postoperative and continuing inpatient care, the use of immunosuppressive therapy including side effects of the drugs and complications of immunosuppression, differential diagnosis of liver or kidney dysfunction in the allograft recipient, histologic interpretation of allograft biopsies, interpretation of ancillary tests for liver and kidney dysfunction, and long term outpatient care.
- Experience in deceased and living donor liver transplantation, deceased and living donor kidney transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, and dual organ transplantation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Eligible for OPTN as a pediatric abdominal transplant surgeon
Education
- Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school
- Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program
- Completion of an accredited ASTS fellowship program in Abdominal Organ Transplantation
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia
- Board certified in Pediatric Surgery and/or General Surgery
- Controlled Substance Registration Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate
- BLS or PALS certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
- Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
- Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
- Serves as a liver and kidney transplant surgeon for the Division of Transplant Surgery within the Department of Surgery with an active inpatient and outpatient practice, with associated call coverage.
- Partners with Division Chief to ensure that the ongoing clinical operations of the liver and kidney transplant program abide by the UNOS bylaws and CMS regulations.
- Ensures that the Department is responsive to the needs of those it serves clinically (patients, families, referring physicians, other Departments, etc.).
- On daily Liver & Kidney Transplant Multidisciplinary rounds, improve surgical participation in expected discharge date planning (EDD).
- Develops strong, supportive, and collaborative relationships with referring physicians.
Administrative
- Participates in committees, patient selection conference, peer review, M&M case conferences.
- Manages patient workups and procedures according to department guidelines.
- Adopts any tools and/or technologies deemed part of the practice of abdominal transplant.
- Collaborates with the Surgical and Medical leadership to further development of the liver and kidney transplant programs.
Quality & Research
- Participates in quality improvement, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
- Understands and works in compliance with UNOS/OPTN transplant regulations.
- Participates in clinical research within the Division as well as efforts to secure extramural funding.
- Ensures responsible and compliant conduct of research.
- Supports and promotes a research environment that involves attendings and trainees (including students, residents, fellows, advanced practice professionals).
- Participates in national transplant meetings.
Teaching/Education
- Participates in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents and fellows and other rotators through the transplant surgery service.
- Participates in developing an effective rounding program incorporating bedside RNs when seeing patients.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Pediatric Surgeon Jobs
Verify your medical credentials match ECFMG standards
Your foreign medical degree must be ECFMG-certified before any U.S. employer can file a visa petition. Complete this step early, the review process adds weeks to your sponsorship timeline if it runs concurrently with I-129 preparation.
Target nonprofit children's hospitals specifically
Academic children's hospitals and nonprofit pediatric centers qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. That means no lottery, no October 1 start-date constraint, and year-round filing, a structural advantage most surgical subspecialty candidates overlook when job searching.
Confirm your subspecialty SOC code before offer negotiation
DOL classifies pediatric surgeons under a distinct SOC code that determines your prevailing wage tier. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can confirm the employer's proposed wage meets the Level I or Level II threshold for your metro area.
Use Migrate Mate to file your LCA and H-1B petition
Once your offer letter is signed, Migrate Mate handles the DOL Labor Condition Application and USCIS I-129 filing at a flat fee. For pediatric surgical roles, subspecialty documentation and specialty occupation evidence are included in the filing package.
Request premium processing if your program start date is firm
Pediatric surgery fellowship transitions often have hard start dates. USCIS premium processing upgrades standard adjudication to 15 business days. Ask your employer to include it in the petition budget before the offer is finalized, not after filing.
Document your fellowship training as specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes whether pediatric surgery constitutes a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. Your fellowship completion certificate, board eligibility status, and hospital privileging letter collectively build that evidentiary record, gather all three before your employer files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types are most common for pediatric surgeons seeking U.S. sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary pathway, and most pediatric surgeons qualify for cap-exempt status because children's hospitals and academic medical centers are nonprofit or affiliated with universities. O-1A is a strong alternative for surgeons with fellowship awards, published research, or named lectureships. J-1 visa waiver pathways exist but carry two-year home-residency obligations that require separate processing through a state or federal agency waiver program.
Does my foreign medical degree qualify me for H-1B sponsorship as a pediatric surgeon?
Yes, provided your degree is ECFMG-certified and your subspecialty training is documented. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a specific bachelor's-level or higher degree in a relevant field. For pediatric surgery, the combination of your MD or equivalent plus completed surgical fellowship satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's attorney will need your ECFMG certificate, medical license, and fellowship completion records to build that case.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a pediatric surgeon role?
For cap-exempt employers, standard H-1B processing runs three to five months after the DOL certifies the Labor Condition Application, which typically takes seven business days. Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. Fellowship-to-attending transitions with a fixed start date almost always warrant premium processing. Cap-subject employers must file in April for an October 1 start, which compresses the planning window significantly.
Can a pediatric surgery fellowship program sponsor my H-1B directly?
Fellowship programs at nonprofit teaching hospitals can sponsor H-1B status, but the employer of record must be the hospital or academic institution, not the fellowship program itself. Confirm that the sponsoring entity holds 501(c)(3) status or has a university affiliation before assuming cap-exempt treatment applies. Some community hospital fellowship programs are cap-subject, which changes your filing window entirely.
Where can I find pediatric surgeon roles with confirmed visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists pediatric surgery positions from employers with active H-1B and O-1 filing history, filtered by visa type so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness. For independent verification, you can cross-reference employer LCA filings through the DOL's OFLC disclosure database, which shows certified wage levels and job locations by employer name. Both methods narrow your search to employers who have already navigated the sponsorship process for surgical subspecialties.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Pediatric 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.