OPT Critical Care Physician Jobs
Critical Care Physician jobs on OPT are available but competitive. Most ICU and pulmonary critical care roles at academic medical centers and large health systems qualify as specialty occupations, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship. STEM OPT extension does not apply to MD-level clinical roles, so your 12-month OPT window is your primary timeline.
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11598 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Patient Transport
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- 2/2/3 rotating schedule
- Every other weekend
- 7pm-7am
Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65
Critical Care Transport RN
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
- Two years recent critical care pediatric/neonatal nursing for BCH Transport.
- ACLS/PALS
- Two years Emergency Department/ICU experience for Adult Transport preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensures patient care standards to optimize patient outcomes.
- Creates an environment that meets patient and family psychosocial and physical needs to allay anxiety and promote recovery.
- Promotes a safe and supportive environment during transport for all passengers in the transport vehicle - patient, crew, and drivers.
- Practices professional and courteous conduct in accordance with the key values of the institution by ensuring the continuous quality of professional services.
- Conserves and maximizes utilization of resources.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills
- Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Subject to highly stressful conditions involving multiple personnel and critically ill, injured patients, occasionally deceased or dying patients
- Potential exposure to infectious disease
- Moderate to high noise environment
- Physically demanding during transport role
- Handles emergency or crisis situations
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Transports patients from referral facilities and EMS to the Medical Center. Provides education of referral hospital staff members, community support, nursing care, performs advanced practice skills, collaborates with medical control officer and other multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care to patients being transported. Follows applicable state Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) guidelines.
Department:
11598 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Patient Transport
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- 2/2/3 rotating schedule
- Every other weekend
- 7pm-7am
Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65
Critical Care Transport RN
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
- Two years recent critical care pediatric/neonatal nursing for BCH Transport.
- ACLS/PALS
- Two years Emergency Department/ICU experience for Adult Transport preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensures patient care standards to optimize patient outcomes.
- Creates an environment that meets patient and family psychosocial and physical needs to allay anxiety and promote recovery.
- Promotes a safe and supportive environment during transport for all passengers in the transport vehicle - patient, crew, and drivers.
- Practices professional and courteous conduct in accordance with the key values of the institution by ensuring the continuous quality of professional services.
- Conserves and maximizes utilization of resources.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills
- Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Subject to highly stressful conditions involving multiple personnel and critically ill, injured patients, occasionally deceased or dying patients
- Potential exposure to infectious disease
- Moderate to high noise environment
- Physically demanding during transport role
- Handles emergency or crisis situations
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Transports patients from referral facilities and EMS to the Medical Center. Provides education of referral hospital staff members, community support, nursing care, performs advanced practice skills, collaborates with medical control officer and other multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care to patients being transported. Follows applicable state Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Critical Care Physician
Target academic medical centers first
Academic hospitals like university health systems sponsor H-1B visa physicians far more consistently than private practices. They have dedicated immigration counsel, established sponsorship processes, and strong incentives to recruit fellowship-trained intensivists from international programs.
Confirm J-1 waiver status before applying
If you trained on a J-1 visa, you may have a two-year home residency requirement that affects your OPT timeline and H-1B eligibility. Conrad 30 and other waiver programs can resolve this, but confirm your status before pursuing critical care positions.
Start your job search during fellowship
Critical care hiring cycles move slowly. Credentialing, hospital privileging, and visa processing together can take six or more months. Beginning your search in the final year of fellowship gives you the runway to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Ask about cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofits conducting medical research may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This lets them sponsor you outside the annual lottery, significantly improving your odds of maintaining status after OPT ends.
Get your ECFMG certification and state license in order early
Employers cannot file your H-1B petition without proof of licensure and ECFMG certification for IMGs. Delays in state medical board processing are common. Prioritize these credentials before or alongside your job search to avoid missing OPT deadlines.
Negotiate visa sponsorship into your offer letter explicitly
Verbal commitments to sponsor visas are not enforceable. Before signing any employment agreement, ensure the contract explicitly states the employer will file and fund your H-1B petition, including premium processing if your OPT end date requires it.
Critical Care Physician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Critical Care Physician on OPT?
Yes, if you completed a U.S. medical degree or fellowship and your OPT is authorized for your field of study. Critical care physician roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards because they require a medical degree and board certification. Your OPT I-20 must reflect a field of study directly related to the clinical role you are accepting.
Does STEM OPT extension apply to Critical Care Physician roles?
No. STEM OPT extension applies only to degrees in designated STEM fields as defined by the Department of Homeland Security. Medical degrees, including MD and DO programs, are not on the STEM designation list. Critical care physicians on F-1 OPT are limited to the standard 12-month authorization period and must secure H-1B or another visa before it expires.
How do I find Critical Care Physician jobs that offer H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers with documented visa sponsorship history. Searching there gives you a faster path to intensivist roles at academic medical centers and large health systems, which are the employer types most likely to sponsor H-1B petitions for critical care physicians after OPT ends.
Can I moonlight or take locum tenens shifts while on OPT as a Critical Care Physician?
OPT authorizes employment only in a role directly related to your degree field, but it does not restrict you to a single employer if your authorization is for standard OPT rather than a single-employer arrangement. However, each position must be a legitimate clinical role matching your field of study. Working as an independent contractor through a locum agency is permissible, but you must track hours carefully since OPT requires you to work at least 20 hours per week to remain in compliance.
What happens to my OPT if my Critical Care Physician job offer falls through?
You enter a 60-day unemployment grace period, during which you must secure new employment or leave the country. For physicians, finding a replacement position quickly is difficult because credentialing and hospital privileging add weeks to any hiring process. Maintaining contact with your Designated School Official throughout a job search is essential, and having backup offers in negotiation before your start date protects you from gaps.