OPT Child Psychiatrist Jobs
Child Psychiatrist roles qualify for OPT and STEM OPT extension if your degree is in medicine or a related STEM field. Most positions require an MD, DO, and completion of a psychiatry residency. Employers in hospital systems, community mental health centers, and academic medical centers regularly sponsor international graduates for H-1B visa.
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Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Job Description Summary:
Performs congenital transthoracic echocardiograms and generates preliminary reports. Participates in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Maintains a high level of understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications which leads to the acquisition of high quality and diagnostic images.
- Performs echocardiograms at various offsite clinics and local hospitals.
- Provides comprehensive training and positive mentorship to various trainees.
- Maintains the required CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration.
- Participates and/or leads department quality and process initiatives.
- Participates in various research projects.
- Assists leadership in evaluation of new equipment and sonographers.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in an applied science and a graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must be actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Certifications:
Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be maintained.
Skills:
- Accepts and supports change in a positive manner.
- Maintains professional standards, sets goals, and participates in activities to achieve those goals.
- Ability to give direction and guidance to others.
- Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to an ever changing and fast paced environment.
Experience:
- Five years of experience in pediatric echocardiography or at least 5,000 pediatric echos, required.
- Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric and fetal cardiac imaging, required.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Radiation/Fluoroscopy
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Overview:
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Job Description Summary:
Performs congenital transthoracic echocardiograms and generates preliminary reports. Participates in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Maintains a high level of understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications which leads to the acquisition of high quality and diagnostic images.
- Performs echocardiograms at various offsite clinics and local hospitals.
- Provides comprehensive training and positive mentorship to various trainees.
- Maintains the required CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration.
- Participates and/or leads department quality and process initiatives.
- Participates in various research projects.
- Assists leadership in evaluation of new equipment and sonographers.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in an applied science and a graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must be actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Certifications:
Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be maintained.
Skills:
- Accepts and supports change in a positive manner.
- Maintains professional standards, sets goals, and participates in activities to achieve those goals.
- Ability to give direction and guidance to others.
- Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to an ever changing and fast paced environment.
Experience:
- Five years of experience in pediatric echocardiography or at least 5,000 pediatric echos, required.
- Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric and fetal cardiac imaging, required.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Radiation/Fluoroscopy
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Child Psychiatrist
Prioritize hospital systems and academic medical centers
Large hospital networks and university-affiliated medical centers have established immigration legal teams and routinely sponsor international psychiatrists. These employers are far more likely to support OPT and initiate H-1B visa sponsorship than small private practices.
Confirm your OPT authorization covers clinical work
Child Psychiatry is a direct patient care role. Verify with your DSO that your authorized field of study aligns with your clinical duties before accepting any position. Mismatched authorization can jeopardize your OPT status entirely.
Start the H-1B conversation before your OPT expires
OPT authorization is temporary. Raise H-1B sponsorship in the final interview stage or immediately after receiving an offer. Employers need lead time to engage immigration counsel and file before the April lottery deadline.
Target community mental health centers facing psychiatrist shortages
Community mental health centers in underserved areas face persistent psychiatrist shortages and often offer loan forgiveness through NHSC programs. Their hiring urgency makes them more flexible and willing to sponsor international candidates than well-staffed urban employers.
Highlight your board eligibility or certification status clearly
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship completion and ABPN board eligibility are strong differentiators. Lead with these credentials in your application materials so employers immediately understand your readiness to practice independently.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly Child Psychiatrist openings
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Child Psychiatrist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Child Psychiatrist on OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in medicine or a STEM-eligible field and your work directly relates to that field of study. Child Psychiatry is a clinical specialty requiring an MD or DO and completed residency training. Your DSO must confirm the role aligns with your authorized field before you begin working.
Do Child Psychiatrist employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Child Psychiatry faces a documented national shortage, which gives international candidates meaningful leverage. Hospital systems, academic medical centers, and behavioral health organizations regularly sponsor psychiatrists for H-1B. Smaller private practices are less likely to sponsor, so targeting larger institutional employers improves your chances considerably.
Does Child Psychiatry qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree classification. If your medical degree program was classified under a STEM-designated CIP code at your institution, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm this with your DSO before relying on it for employment planning, since classification varies by school.
What documents do I need to show a Child Psychiatrist employer for OPT work authorization?
You'll need your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card showing your authorized work period, your F-1 visa, your current I-20, and your passport. Employers may also request your USMLE score transcripts, medical degree, and residency or fellowship completion certificate as part of standard credentialing.
Where can I find Child Psychiatrist jobs that support OPT and visa sponsorship?
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