OPT Anesthetist Jobs
Anesthetist jobs on OPT are available at hospitals, surgical centers, and academic medical institutions across the U.S. Most roles require USMLE completion or CRNA licensure, so your credential timeline matters. STEM OPT extension may apply if your anesthesia program falls under an eligible classification.
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Get Access To All JobsWhat We Offer:
- Sign on Bonus: Up to $100,000; relocation bonus available
- Several schedule options, many with no call, no weekends, no holidays
- Location/Practice: Various hospitals and ASCs around the Greater Charlotte Market. We have something for everyone!
- A dynamic opportunity with exceptional work/life balance without sacrificing variety
- Full time, part time, and PRN opportunities available
- Predictable schedules and many locations with no call, no weekends, and no holidays
- Access to continuing education and leadership support
- Inclusive culture grounded in autonomy, a great team culture, and shared purpose
What We're Looking For:
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Education: Bachelor's degree required. BSN required. Graduate from both an accredited school of nursing and school of nurse anesthesia. Listed on the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and recognized by the state of practice as an Advanced Practitioner. Must meet continuing education per NBCRNA requirements to maintain CRNA certification.
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Experience: Previous experience is not necessary. Four to six week orientation period (working with preceptor) is required. Orientation period will depend on previous experience and clinical skills.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state required. BLS, ACLS, and PALS required. CRNA by NBCRNA required.
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Additional skills required: Must have extensive knowledge of current anesthetic agents, techniques, drugs and equipment. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify the anesthetic care suitable to patient age. Must have considerable ability to make independent decisions, sometimes under stress, and to maintain a professional demeanor with patients, coworkers and physicians.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver safe and effective anesthesia care to pediatrics through geriatric populations
- Administer anesthetics for a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures
- Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical teams
- Adjust anesthetic plans as needed based on changing patient status
- Practice independently within full CRNA scope of privileges
What We Offer:
- Sign on Bonus: Up to $100,000; relocation bonus available
- Several schedule options, many with no call, no weekends, no holidays
- Location/Practice: Various hospitals and ASCs around the Greater Charlotte Market. We have something for everyone!
- A dynamic opportunity with exceptional work/life balance without sacrificing variety
- Full time, part time, and PRN opportunities available
- Predictable schedules and many locations with no call, no weekends, and no holidays
- Access to continuing education and leadership support
- Inclusive culture grounded in autonomy, a great team culture, and shared purpose
What We're Looking For:
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Education: Bachelor's degree required. BSN required. Graduate from both an accredited school of nursing and school of nurse anesthesia. Listed on the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and recognized by the state of practice as an Advanced Practitioner. Must meet continuing education per NBCRNA requirements to maintain CRNA certification.
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Experience: Previous experience is not necessary. Four to six week orientation period (working with preceptor) is required. Orientation period will depend on previous experience and clinical skills.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state required. BLS, ACLS, and PALS required. CRNA by NBCRNA required.
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Additional skills required: Must have extensive knowledge of current anesthetic agents, techniques, drugs and equipment. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify the anesthetic care suitable to patient age. Must have considerable ability to make independent decisions, sometimes under stress, and to maintain a professional demeanor with patients, coworkers and physicians.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver safe and effective anesthesia care to pediatrics through geriatric populations
- Administer anesthetics for a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures
- Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical teams
- Adjust anesthetic plans as needed based on changing patient status
- Practice independently within full CRNA scope of privileges
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Anesthetist
Confirm your OPT end date before applying
Anesthesia hiring cycles move slowly. Many positions take three to six months to fill. Knowing exactly how much OPT time you have left helps you target roles with start dates your authorization can realistically support.
Check whether your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Some anesthesia programs, particularly those with a strong biomedical or science classification, qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles requiring longer authorization timelines.
Target hospitals with established GME or CRNA training programs
Large academic medical centers and teaching hospitals are most familiar with sponsoring foreign-trained clinicians. They have compliance infrastructure in place, making OPT work authorization a routine process rather than an obstacle for their HR teams.
Get your credentials verified early
Anesthetist roles require state licensure, board certification, and often DEA registration. Start credential verification immediately after accepting an offer. Delays in this process can push your start date past your OPT expiration window.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Hospitals that hire on OPT often have immigration counsel on retainer. Raise H-1B visa sponsorship directly during offer negotiation. Healthcare employers who regularly hire internationally are generally familiar with the process and timeline.
Understand cap-exempt employer options in healthcare
Nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers are often cap-exempt H-1B employers. If your OPT is expiring, these employers can file an H-1B petition outside the annual lottery, giving you a more reliable path to continued authorization.
Anesthetist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an anesthetist in the U.S. on OPT?
Yes, if you hold a valid EAD issued for post-completion OPT. Your employment must be directly related to your field of study, so your anesthesia or nurse anesthesia degree needs to align with the role. CRNA positions typically require an MSN or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, and your OPT must be tied to that specific program.
Do anesthetist jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do. Hospitals and surgical centers that hire anesthetists on OPT frequently sponsor H-1B visas because the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a graduate-level clinical degree. Academic medical centers and nonprofit hospitals are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. Raise sponsorship early in your conversations with employers.
How do I find anesthetist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists anesthetist and CRNA positions at employers with a documented history of sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and learning about sponsorship limitations after the interview process. Start your search on Migrate Mate to focus on roles where your authorization is already a known quantity for the employer.
Does my anesthesia degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your program's CIP code. Nurse anesthesia programs are typically classified under nursing or health professions CIP codes, which do not qualify for STEM OPT. However, if your degree was conferred under a biomedical sciences or biological and physical sciences classification, it may qualify. Check with your DSO immediately, as this affects how much time you have before needing a visa change.
What happens if my OPT expires before I complete state licensure?
If your EAD expires before you obtain your state anesthesia license, you cannot legally work, even if your employer wants to keep you. Plan for this gap by starting the licensure application as early as possible, ideally before your OPT period begins. Some states allow provisional practice under supervision during the licensing process, but confirm this with your state board and your DSO.