OPT Dermatopathologist Jobs
Dermatopathologist jobs on OPT require employers who can support your work authorization and, ideally, file for H-1B visa sponsorship before your OPT window closes. Most positions are hospital-based or within academic medical centers, where institutional HR infrastructure makes sponsorship more feasible. STEM OPT extension does not apply to this MD-track role.
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Our laboratory located in Altamonte Springs, FL is looking to add a Dermatopathologist to a small team of two pathologists in a high volume, collaborative practice. We are seeking a candidate that is board certified in anatomic and/or clinical pathology and is board certified in dermatopathology. We are an industry leader and in this role, you will join a great team of professionals with an outstanding support staff.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostic interpretation of all dermatopathology cases
- Be familiar and able to recommend clinically appropriate advanced diagnostic testing such as molecular and genetic studies
- Takes initiative to improve quality in the workplace
- Participates and coordinates activities of QC/QA/QI to ensure quality care and evaluates effectiveness of quality assurance policies and procedures to enhance standards and excellence of service laboratory and company
- Provide advice to referring physicians regarding the clinical significance of laboratory findings
- Actively builds upon education and experience through Continuing Medical Education to maintain licensure and credentials
Job Requirements:
- M.D. or D.O.
- Subspeciality Dermatopathology fellowship required
- 2-3 years post residency experience desired
- Active unrestricted license to practice in Florida
- Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory operations
- Ability visually, audibly, and physically performs all job functions
- Ability to spend consecutive hours with continued focus, interpreting tissues and cellular preparations through a microscope
Altamonte Springs, FL is a welcoming Central Florida community. It offers great dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. The location provides easy access to Orlando’s many attractions and offers year-round sunshine. With Florida’s beaches in reach, it is an awesome place to call home.
Interest candidates can contact:
Alicia.M.Baldon@QuestDiagnostics.com
Executive Medical Recruiter
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Dermatopathologist – Altamonte Springs, FL
Our laboratory located in Altamonte Springs, FL is looking to add a Dermatopathologist to a small team of two pathologists in a high volume, collaborative practice. We are seeking a candidate that is board certified in anatomic and/or clinical pathology and is board certified in dermatopathology. We are an industry leader and in this role, you will join a great team of professionals with an outstanding support staff.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostic interpretation of all dermatopathology cases
- Be familiar and able to recommend clinically appropriate advanced diagnostic testing such as molecular and genetic studies
- Takes initiative to improve quality in the workplace
- Participates and coordinates activities of QC/QA/QI to ensure quality care and evaluates effectiveness of quality assurance policies and procedures to enhance standards and excellence of service laboratory and company
- Provide advice to referring physicians regarding the clinical significance of laboratory findings
- Actively builds upon education and experience through Continuing Medical Education to maintain licensure and credentials
Job Requirements:
- M.D. or D.O.
- Subspeciality Dermatopathology fellowship required
- 2-3 years post residency experience desired
- Active unrestricted license to practice in Florida
- Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory operations
- Ability visually, audibly, and physically performs all job functions
- Ability to spend consecutive hours with continued focus, interpreting tissues and cellular preparations through a microscope
Altamonte Springs, FL is a welcoming Central Florida community. It offers great dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. The location provides easy access to Orlando’s many attractions and offers year-round sunshine. With Florida’s beaches in reach, it is an awesome place to call home.
Interest candidates can contact:
Alicia.M.Baldon@QuestDiagnostics.com
Executive Medical Recruiter
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Dermatopathologist
Target academic medical centers and large health systems
Private practice groups rarely have the HR infrastructure to sponsor visas. Academic medical centers and large hospital systems like Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic have established immigration processes and routinely hire international physicians on work authorization.
Confirm OPT authorization covers your specific employment type
Dermatopathology positions can involve direct patient care, lab interpretation, or both. Confirm with your DSO that your authorized employment category on your EAD covers the specific duties listed in your offer letter before accepting.
Start H-1B conversations during the interview process
OPT for physician roles typically runs 12 months. Ask prospective employers directly about their H-1B visa sponsorship history for physicians. A hospital that has sponsored before has institutional knowledge that dramatically reduces your risk.
Verify the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Dermatopathology clearly qualifies as a specialty occupation given the MD and fellowship requirements. Still, confirm your employer's legal counsel understands physician visa petitions, as H-1B filings for medical roles involve state licensure documentation alongside standard petition materials.
Fellowship completion timing matters for OPT activation
Most dermatopathologists complete a one-year fellowship after residency. Coordinate your OPT start date carefully with your DSO so your EAD is active when your fellowship ends and your attending position begins, avoiding any gap in authorized employment.
Use Migrate Mate to identify sponsorship-friendly employers
Browsing Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers actively seeking OPT candidates in pathology and dermatology. This narrows your search to institutions already open to work authorization, saving time on applications to employers unfamiliar with the process.
Dermatopathologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a dermatopathologist on OPT?
Yes, if your OPT is authorized for your field of study and your employment aligns with that field. Dermatopathology positions typically require an MD and fellowship training, so your OPT must be authorized under a qualifying degree program. Work with your DSO to confirm your EAD covers attending-level physician employment before your start date.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to dermatopathology roles?
No. STEM OPT extension applies only to graduates of STEM-designated degree programs as defined by the Department of Homeland Security. Medical degrees (MD, DO) are not on the STEM OPT eligible program list, so dermatopathologists on F-1 OPT are limited to the standard 12-month OPT authorization period.
What visa options exist after OPT expires for a dermatopathologist?
H-1B is the most common path. Dermatopathology qualifies as a specialty occupation, and most employers at academic medical centers have experience filing physician H-1B petitions. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is another route if you entered the U.S. for residency or fellowship training, though it may carry a two-year home residency requirement.
How do I find dermatopathologist jobs that support OPT work authorization?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to work authorization. Searching on Migrate Mate surfaces dermatopathology and pathology roles at institutions that have sponsored international physicians before, which is the most reliable signal that a hiring process will move forward without authorization-related delays.
Do I need a state medical license before starting a dermatopathologist job on OPT?
Yes. You must hold a valid medical license in the state where you will practice, regardless of your immigration status. Licensure timelines vary by state and can take several months, so begin your application well before your OPT start date. Your EAD alone does not authorize you to practice medicine without the required state license.