Critical Care Physician Jobs for OPT Students
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 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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Location: San Diego, California
PAID VACATION, CME and SICK time including annual CME allowance.
- 2 Year Shareholder track
- PAID MALPRACTICE
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
- Money Purchase, Profit Sharing and Cash Balance Plans + 401K
- SIGN-ON BONUS + Full comprehensive benefits package
- Join a well-established division of 9 physicians/4 APP's
- 1 weekend/2 nights/week, 16 weekends
- Inpatient work at Sharp Memorial Hospital
- IP day shift: 7am-5pm approx 6-12 patients
- ICU procedures include central line, bronchoscopy, chest tubes and intubation
- OP Clinic: 8am-5pm
- Clinic has full support staff with dedicated MA/RN, exam rooms and office space
- Approx 16 patients/day (mix of consults/follow-ups)
- Board Certification required within 2 years of employment
- EPIC EMR utilized system-wide
About the Group:
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group has been at the forefront of clinical excellence for over a century, providing integrated, coordinated care to generations of San Diegans. SRSMG has 19 clinic locations and over 800 board-certified primary care and specialty care providers located across San Diego communities.
- SRSMG is a large, physician-led, multi-specialty group that offers patients convenient, coordinated & integrated care
- All clinics have a lead RN, triage RNs, LVNs and 1:1 Provider/MA ratio plus operations team
- Integrated EMR system allows for seamless communication among group PCP's & specialists
- SRS provides care to patients across San Diego County at 19 clinic sites
SRS offers a full range of services for convenient, coordinated care across 29 different specialties in medicine. Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group is one of the largest, most comprehensive medical groups in San Diego County, with 19 locations offering services such as primary and specialty care, laboratory, physical therapy, radiology, pharmacy and urgent care. Founded in 1923, SRSMG was San Diego's first multispecialty medical group. Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group has more than 600 physicians, 100 advanced practice providers and 2,800 staff members representing virtually every field of medicine dedicated to delivering the extraordinary level of caring called 'The Sharp Experience'. The Sharp Experience combines clinical excellence, advanced technology and patient- and family-centered care.
- Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipient: Presidential Award for Excellence
- Group named San Diego's Best Medical Group in the San Diego's Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll.
- Group achieved Top 10% Recognition for Patient Experience and Quality by the Integrated Healthcare Association. Sharp Rees-Stealy is the only medical group in San Diego County to achieve these two distinctions two years in a row and one of only four in California to earn the Quality recognition.
- Recognized by America's Physician Groups in Standards of Excellence Elite Status 12 years in a row.
- Recognized for quality results and received full accreditation from the NCQA for our disease management program.
- Named Acclaim Award Winner by the American Medical Group Association signifying Sharp Rees-Stealy as one of the top medical groups in the nation.
- Named one of California's top performing medical groups by the California State Office of the Patient Advocate in the Health Care Quality Report Card.
Compensation is subject to the individual department/division compensation plans. More information is discussed during the recruitment process. Salary Range Approx: $330K-$600K
Full-Time Pulm/CC Physician Opportunity
Location: San Diego, California
PAID VACATION, CME and SICK time including annual CME allowance.
- 2 Year Shareholder track
- PAID MALPRACTICE
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
- Money Purchase, Profit Sharing and Cash Balance Plans + 401K
- SIGN-ON BONUS + Full comprehensive benefits package
- Join a well-established division of 9 physicians/4 APP's
- 1 weekend/2 nights/week, 16 weekends
- Inpatient work at Sharp Memorial Hospital
- IP day shift: 7am-5pm approx 6-12 patients
- ICU procedures include central line, bronchoscopy, chest tubes and intubation
- OP Clinic: 8am-5pm
- Clinic has full support staff with dedicated MA/RN, exam rooms and office space
- Approx 16 patients/day (mix of consults/follow-ups)
- Board Certification required within 2 years of employment
- EPIC EMR utilized system-wide
About the Group:
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group has been at the forefront of clinical excellence for over a century, providing integrated, coordinated care to generations of San Diegans. SRSMG has 19 clinic locations and over 800 board-certified primary care and specialty care providers located across San Diego communities.
- SRSMG is a large, physician-led, multi-specialty group that offers patients convenient, coordinated & integrated care
- All clinics have a lead RN, triage RNs, LVNs and 1:1 Provider/MA ratio plus operations team
- Integrated EMR system allows for seamless communication among group PCP's & specialists
- SRS provides care to patients across San Diego County at 19 clinic sites
SRS offers a full range of services for convenient, coordinated care across 29 different specialties in medicine. Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group is one of the largest, most comprehensive medical groups in San Diego County, with 19 locations offering services such as primary and specialty care, laboratory, physical therapy, radiology, pharmacy and urgent care. Founded in 1923, SRSMG was San Diego's first multispecialty medical group. Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group has more than 600 physicians, 100 advanced practice providers and 2,800 staff members representing virtually every field of medicine dedicated to delivering the extraordinary level of caring called 'The Sharp Experience'. The Sharp Experience combines clinical excellence, advanced technology and patient- and family-centered care.
- Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipient: Presidential Award for Excellence
- Group named San Diego's Best Medical Group in the San Diego's Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll.
- Group achieved Top 10% Recognition for Patient Experience and Quality by the Integrated Healthcare Association. Sharp Rees-Stealy is the only medical group in San Diego County to achieve these two distinctions two years in a row and one of only four in California to earn the Quality recognition.
- Recognized by America's Physician Groups in Standards of Excellence Elite Status 12 years in a row.
- Recognized for quality results and received full accreditation from the NCQA for our disease management program.
- Named Acclaim Award Winner by the American Medical Group Association signifying Sharp Rees-Stealy as one of the top medical groups in the nation.
- Named one of California's top performing medical groups by the California State Office of the Patient Advocate in the Health Care Quality Report Card.
Compensation is subject to the individual department/division compensation plans. More information is discussed during the recruitment process. Salary Range Approx: $330K-$600K
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Critical Care Physician
Target academic medical centers first
Academic hospitals like university health systems sponsor H-1B 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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