Epileptologist Jobs for OPT Students
Epileptologist jobs on OPT require ACGME-accredited fellowship training and an active medical license in the state where you'll practice. Most positions are hospital-based or academic, making them strong fits for STEM OPT extension eligibility. Your 12- or 24-month OPT window gives you time to pursue H-1B sponsorship through a teaching hospital or health system.
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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center seeks a board-certified/eligible Neurologist with fellowship training in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology (epilepsy track) to join the Department of Neurology under the leadership of Krish Sathian, MBBS, PhD, Chair of Neurology. Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What we’re offering:
- Join a department of 37 full-time physicians, 19 advanced practice providers
- Team of fellowship-trained and experienced epileptologists and epilepsy neurosurgeons
- NAEC Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center with an ABRET accredited EEG Lab that provides the full gamut of epilepsy and EEG services and collaboration with Neurosurgery
- Experienced colleagues and collaborative leadership
- Participation in medical student, resident and fellow education
- Robust research opportunities
- Opportunity to provide comprehensive care to our patients, contributing to our mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
- Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level, dependent on qualifications
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary – guaranteed base salary with opportunity for both productivity and academic bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability and malpractice insurance
- 20 days of vacation plus paid parental and medical leave
- CME – 10 days and allowance
- 401k match up to 10%
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
- BC/BE Neurology with the completion of an Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology (epilepsy track) fellowship. BC/BE Epilepsy preferred
- Clinical expertise in epilepsy. Interest in developing a focus area, e.g. in the surgical epilepsy program, intra-operative monitoring, continuous EEG monitoring, or outpatient epilepsy is encouraged
- Experience with pharmacological management of epilepsy, video-EEG monitoring, intracranial monitoring and neurostimulation required
- Ability to acquire license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
- Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
COMMUNITY
- Excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 20% in the state.
- Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small-town rural/suburban communities, which afford exceptional cultural opportunities and outdoor activities.
- Located within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore and only a 3-hour drive from New York City and the eastern shore.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
LOCATION
Location: US:PA: Hershey
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This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.
All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
INTRODUCTION
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center seeks a board-certified/eligible Neurologist with fellowship training in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology (epilepsy track) to join the Department of Neurology under the leadership of Krish Sathian, MBBS, PhD, Chair of Neurology. Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What we’re offering:
- Join a department of 37 full-time physicians, 19 advanced practice providers
- Team of fellowship-trained and experienced epileptologists and epilepsy neurosurgeons
- NAEC Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center with an ABRET accredited EEG Lab that provides the full gamut of epilepsy and EEG services and collaboration with Neurosurgery
- Experienced colleagues and collaborative leadership
- Participation in medical student, resident and fellow education
- Robust research opportunities
- Opportunity to provide comprehensive care to our patients, contributing to our mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
- Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level, dependent on qualifications
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary – guaranteed base salary with opportunity for both productivity and academic bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability and malpractice insurance
- 20 days of vacation plus paid parental and medical leave
- CME – 10 days and allowance
- 401k match up to 10%
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
- BC/BE Neurology with the completion of an Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology (epilepsy track) fellowship. BC/BE Epilepsy preferred
- Clinical expertise in epilepsy. Interest in developing a focus area, e.g. in the surgical epilepsy program, intra-operative monitoring, continuous EEG monitoring, or outpatient epilepsy is encouraged
- Experience with pharmacological management of epilepsy, video-EEG monitoring, intracranial monitoring and neurostimulation required
- Ability to acquire license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
- Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
COMMUNITY
- Excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 20% in the state.
- Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small-town rural/suburban communities, which afford exceptional cultural opportunities and outdoor activities.
- Located within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore and only a 3-hour drive from New York City and the eastern shore.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
LOCATION
Location: US:PA: Hershey
OTHER
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.
All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Epileptologist
Target academic medical centers first
Teaching hospitals and university health systems sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than private practices. They have established immigration infrastructure and legal teams, making the sponsorship process faster and less uncertain for OPT physicians completing fellowships.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility early
Epileptology roles at research institutions or academic hospitals may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree program is listed on the STEM designated degree program list. Verify your program's Classification of Instructional Programs code with your DSO before applying.
Apply before your OPT authorization window closes
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October start. If your OPT expires before October, ask your employer about cap-exempt options through nonprofit research institutions or universities, which can file year-round without lottery constraints.
Negotiate immigration support in your offer letter
Request explicit language committing the employer to sponsor your H-1B before signing any offer. Some hospitals have standard clauses; others need direct negotiation. Having it in writing protects you if internal policies change after you've already started working.
Leverage your epilepsy subspecialty as a differentiator
Epileptologists are in short supply relative to demand, especially in rural and underserved hospital systems. Highlighting subspecialty training in your application materials strengthens your case for sponsorship, since employers face harder recruitment challenges filling these roles.
Track your OPT reporting obligations during job transitions
OPT requires you to report employer changes to your DSO within ten days. If you're transitioning between fellowship and an attending position, a gap in employment beyond 90 cumulative days can jeopardize your status. Plan transitions carefully and document every change.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as epileptologists in the United States?
Yes, but you must hold an active U.S. medical license in the state where you'll practice, have completed an ACGME-accredited neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship, and have valid OPT authorization. Clinical positions require unrestricted licensure, so confirm your state's licensing board requirements before applying. You can browse current openings on Migrate Mate.
Do epileptologist jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree program, not the job title itself. If your U.S. degree, such as a PhD in neuroscience or a qualifying biomedical program, appears on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM designated degree program list, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Your DSO can confirm based on your specific CIP code.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor an H-1B for an epileptologist?
Academic medical centers, university hospitals, and nonprofit health systems are the most consistent sponsors. They typically have dedicated legal departments experienced with physician immigration cases. Cap-exempt employers, including those affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions, can file H-1B petitions year-round and outside the annual lottery, which is a significant advantage for OPT physicians approaching the end of their authorization.
What happens to my OPT status if my fellowship ends and my attending position hasn't started yet?
OPT allows up to 90 cumulative days of unemployment. If the gap between your fellowship end date and your attending start date exceeds that threshold, your OPT status could be jeopardized. Coordinate closely with your DSO and prospective employer to minimize any gap, and make sure your employer has submitted all necessary paperwork, including any H-1B petition, before your OPT expires.
How should I approach salary and sponsorship conversations with a hiring hospital?
Raise sponsorship early, ideally before the offer stage, so you're not negotiating it alongside compensation. Ask directly whether the institution has sponsored H-1B visas for physicians before and who manages the process internally. Epileptologists are a scarce subspecialty, which gives you leverage. Once you have a verbal commitment, request written confirmation of sponsorship intent in your offer letter before signing.
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