OPT Clinical Pathologist Jobs
Clinical Pathologist jobs on OPT require an M.D. or D.O. and typically fall under STEM-adjacent classifications, but your OPT authorization must align with your degree field. Most positions are hospital-based or laboratory-affiliated, and employers will need to initiate H-1B visa sponsorship well before your OPT period ends.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are currently seeking a Clinical Fellow to provide direct services through a variety of programs to children ages 2 through 10. An immediate fee for service position is available immediately with a full-time opportunity beginning in September. Some of the services may be provided in home-based or school-based settings with the majority of the hours in our Hauppauge office.
Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.
Position Summary:
The speech-language pathology clinical fellowship (CF) is the transition period between being a student enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program and being an independent provider of speech-language pathology clinical services. The Clinical Fellow involves a mentored professional experience after the completion of academic course work and clinical practicum.
Requirements:
- Actively pursuing NYS Licensure in clinical discipline and master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Benefits for this position:
- Health Insurance for FT positions as well as Fee for Service positions with a large enough caseload
- Mentoring is offered to all providers
- Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly and direct deposit is available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Rate:
- Annual Salary: $47,500
- Fee for Service rates beginning at $22 per 30 minutes
Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are currently seeking a Clinical Fellow to provide direct services through a variety of programs to children ages 2 through 10. An immediate fee for service position is available immediately with a full-time opportunity beginning in September. Some of the services may be provided in home-based or school-based settings with the majority of the hours in our Hauppauge office.
Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.
Position Summary:
The speech-language pathology clinical fellowship (CF) is the transition period between being a student enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program and being an independent provider of speech-language pathology clinical services. The Clinical Fellow involves a mentored professional experience after the completion of academic course work and clinical practicum.
Requirements:
- Actively pursuing NYS Licensure in clinical discipline and master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Benefits for this position:
- Health Insurance for FT positions as well as Fee for Service positions with a large enough caseload
- Mentoring is offered to all providers
- Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly and direct deposit is available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Rate:
- Annual Salary: $47,500
- Fee for Service rates beginning at $22 per 30 minutes
Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Clinical Pathologist
Target academic medical centers and large hospital systems
Academic medical centers and large hospital networks like Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic have established immigration infrastructure and routinely sponsor pathologists. Smaller independent labs rarely have the legal resources to navigate H-1B visa sponsorship for clinical staff.
Confirm your OPT category aligns with your degree
Clinical Pathology OPT authorization must match your ECFMG-certified medical degree field. If your DSO coded your OPT under a different classification, correct it before applying. Misalignment creates work authorization issues that employers will flag during onboarding paperwork.
Ask about sponsorship intent before residency or fellowship ends
Most pathology positions are filled through residency pipelines. Have the sponsorship conversation with program directors or hiring managers during fellowship, not after. Employers who plan to sponsor will say so early. Ambiguity at this stage usually signals no sponsorship intent.
Prioritize employers with existing H-1B filing history
Request information about the employer's prior H-1B filings for physicians. Hospitals that have sponsored pathologists before understand cap-subject timelines and cap-exempt options. First-time sponsors often underestimate the process, which creates risk for your status continuity.
Understand cap-exempt H-1B opportunities in pathology
University-affiliated hospitals and nonprofit research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. For pathologists, this means bypassing the lottery entirely. Confirm whether a prospective employer holds cap-exempt status before factoring the April lottery deadline into your job search timeline.
Document your board certification and clinical training clearly
Sponsoring employers need complete documentation for the H-1B petition, including board certification status, residency completion letters, and ECFMG certification. Organize these records early. Missing or delayed documentation is one of the most common reasons physician sponsorship petitions face delays.
Clinical Pathologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Clinical Pathologist on OPT without a residency license?
OPT authorization allows you to work in your field of study, but practicing as a Clinical Pathologist also requires a valid state medical license regardless of visa status. Most states require USMLE completion and an accredited residency. Without licensure, you can work in a research or laboratory scientist capacity, but not in a clinical attending role.
Does Clinical Pathology qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code. Pathology falls under medical and clinical sciences, which SEVP does not classify as STEM. If your degree is coded under a STEM-eligible biomedical or laboratory science CIP code, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, as misclassification is common in medical programs.
How do I find Clinical Pathologist jobs that offer H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Clinical Pathologist positions where employers are open to sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't file. Many pathology positions are filled through internal pipelines, so acting early in your fellowship or residency is critical.
What happens to my OPT if my Clinical Pathologist position ends unexpectedly?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new qualifying position, transfer to a new visa status, or depart the United States. During this period you cannot work. For pathologists, finding a new position quickly is realistic given physician demand, but the H-1B timeline still applies if your new employer needs to file a cap-subject petition.
Can a hospital sponsor me for H-1B as a Clinical Pathologist if I'm still on OPT?
Yes. Employers can file an H-1B petition while you're actively working on OPT. For cap-subject employers, the petition must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap protections may bridge the gap, but only if your petition is selected in the lottery and properly filed before your OPT end date.