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Executive Search roles on OPT sit at the intersection of business development and talent strategy, and most require a degree in business, HR, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT clock starts on your work start date, so securing sponsorship early matters. STEM OPT extensions are uncommon in this field unless your role qualifies under a designated STEM discipline.
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Jackson Physician Search is a leader in the permanent recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers to hospitals and health systems across the United States. We have been recognized for our track record of results built on our clients’ trust in the talent of our team and the transparency of our process and fee structure. Joining our team means you’ll be working with our clients to continue our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities. As one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we attract and retain the most talented and motivated recruitment professionals in the industry. Jackson Physician Search is part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies.
OUR VALUES:
- Others First - Others Before Self
- Wisdom - Do the Wise Thing
- Growth - Keep Getting Better
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Search Consultant is responsible for partnering consultatively with assigned clients to find the right provider candidates for their open searches. The Search Consultant is also responsible for traveling to meet with clients onsite and utilizing JPS’s resources creatively and effectively to source the best candidates. This is a highly interactive sales and recruiting opportunity in Greenwood Village, CO.
Essential Functions & Basic Duties:
- Match providers with healthcare facilities on the basis of qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other information that is important to both providers and healthcare facilities.
- Consult clients on market compensation and other variables to help them attract candidates and fill their staffing needs.
- Use creativity to create effective job advertisements for open opportunities and update job advertisements on a regular basis.
- Meet with clients in person at the client’s facility to solicit and compile information regarding search(es) for personal clients and team members’ clients.
- Contact providers to proactively source viable candidates.
- Conduct thorough screening of candidates with attention to detail and prompt follow up.
- Collaborate with clients to create effective onsite interview itineraries.
- Assist provider candidates with booking travel arrangements as needed.
- Offer, negotiate, and close offers of employment to provider candidates on behalf of clients.
- Achieve personal productivity goals and metrics.
- Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment-related activity.
- Oversee and manage the credentials and availability of physician candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of successful healthcare recruiting, internal or external recruiting experience, or similar staffing industry experience.
- Stable employment history with verifiable references.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Professionalism and confidence to effectively communicate with medical professionals and hospital executives.
- Interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills a must.
- Ability to produce results in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
- Ability to accurately project individual performance.
- Ability to engage in sustained concentration.
- Ability to travel independently required.
- Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures for best results.
- Strong organizational and computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Up to 30% travel required.
- Full-time position. Responsibilities may require adjustment to work schedule such as evenings/weekend hours to meet productivity goals as needed.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues, partners, speakers, and clients, in person, by phone, by video, and in writing.
- Regular presence in office is required. A hybrid work schedule is available, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office, possibly more depending on performance per company policy.
- Must be able to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people either virtually or in person up to 8 hours per day.
- Exercise independent judgment and make decisions with limited standardization.
- Speaking, reading, writing, and ability to use a telephone and computer.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Plan
Base Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:
Named a Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare annually since 2016, Jackson Physician Search offers a collaborative, high-performing culture that rewards initiative, growth, and success. As part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, you’ll be joining one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing organizations, helping connect healthcare providers with facilities that serve millions of patients nationwide.
- Established Career Paths with Uncapped Earning Potential
- President’s Club Trips to locations like Croatia, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, etc.
- Health & Wellness benefits including a Wellness Program, 401k with Company Match, etc.
- Volunteer Opportunities & Charitable Match Programs
- Kickoff and Mid-Year Events
DISCLOSURES
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
Overview
Jackson Physician Search is a leader in the permanent recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers to hospitals and health systems across the United States. We have been recognized for our track record of results built on our clients’ trust in the talent of our team and the transparency of our process and fee structure. Joining our team means you’ll be working with our clients to continue our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities. As one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we attract and retain the most talented and motivated recruitment professionals in the industry. Jackson Physician Search is part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies.
OUR VALUES:
- Others First - Others Before Self
- Wisdom - Do the Wise Thing
- Growth - Keep Getting Better
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Search Consultant is responsible for partnering consultatively with assigned clients to find the right provider candidates for their open searches. The Search Consultant is also responsible for traveling to meet with clients onsite and utilizing JPS’s resources creatively and effectively to source the best candidates. This is a highly interactive sales and recruiting opportunity in Greenwood Village, CO.
Essential Functions & Basic Duties:
- Match providers with healthcare facilities on the basis of qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other information that is important to both providers and healthcare facilities.
- Consult clients on market compensation and other variables to help them attract candidates and fill their staffing needs.
- Use creativity to create effective job advertisements for open opportunities and update job advertisements on a regular basis.
- Meet with clients in person at the client’s facility to solicit and compile information regarding search(es) for personal clients and team members’ clients.
- Contact providers to proactively source viable candidates.
- Conduct thorough screening of candidates with attention to detail and prompt follow up.
- Collaborate with clients to create effective onsite interview itineraries.
- Assist provider candidates with booking travel arrangements as needed.
- Offer, negotiate, and close offers of employment to provider candidates on behalf of clients.
- Achieve personal productivity goals and metrics.
- Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment-related activity.
- Oversee and manage the credentials and availability of physician candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of successful healthcare recruiting, internal or external recruiting experience, or similar staffing industry experience.
- Stable employment history with verifiable references.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Professionalism and confidence to effectively communicate with medical professionals and hospital executives.
- Interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills a must.
- Ability to produce results in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
- Ability to accurately project individual performance.
- Ability to engage in sustained concentration.
- Ability to travel independently required.
- Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures for best results.
- Strong organizational and computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Up to 30% travel required.
- Full-time position. Responsibilities may require adjustment to work schedule such as evenings/weekend hours to meet productivity goals as needed.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues, partners, speakers, and clients, in person, by phone, by video, and in writing.
- Regular presence in office is required. A hybrid work schedule is available, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office, possibly more depending on performance per company policy.
- Must be able to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people either virtually or in person up to 8 hours per day.
- Exercise independent judgment and make decisions with limited standardization.
- Speaking, reading, writing, and ability to use a telephone and computer.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Plan
Base Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:
Named a Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare annually since 2016, Jackson Physician Search offers a collaborative, high-performing culture that rewards initiative, growth, and success. As part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, you’ll be joining one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing organizations, helping connect healthcare providers with facilities that serve millions of patients nationwide.
- Established Career Paths with Uncapped Earning Potential
- President’s Club Trips to locations like Croatia, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, etc.
- Health & Wellness benefits including a Wellness Program, 401k with Company Match, etc.
- Volunteer Opportunities & Charitable Match Programs
- Kickoff and Mid-Year Events
DISCLOSURES
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Executive Search
Target boutique executive search firms
Boutique firms hire OPT students more readily than large retained search houses. Smaller teams value research and business development skills immediately, and partners often have more flexibility to navigate work authorization without a dedicated HR bureaucracy.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
H-1B visa sponsorship requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Document how your position requires a specific bachelor's degree in business, HR, or a related field. Generic recruiting titles sometimes get challenged, so specificity in your job description protects you.
Start H-1B conversations before month eight
Your employer must file your H-1B petition by April 1 for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October, you may need a cap-gap bridge. Beginning discussions with your employer by month eight gives enough time to prepare.
Prioritize firms with prior sponsorship history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and cost. Ask recruiters directly whether the firm has sponsored candidates previously. A firm with no history faces a steeper learning curve, which increases the risk of delays or denials.
Demonstrate measurable search outcomes
Executive search is results-driven. Quantify placements made, pipeline built, and client retention during your OPT period. Concrete numbers make your value undeniable when a firm is deciding whether to invest in sponsorship, which typically involves legal and filing costs.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-open employers
Many executive search firms never publicly disclose sponsorship willingness in job postings. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers verified to be open to OPT and visa sponsorship, saving you time and reducing the chance of pursuing dead-end applications.
Executive Search OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in executive search on OPT?
Yes, executive search roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. A degree in business, human resources, organizational psychology, or a related discipline typically satisfies this requirement. You must work at least 20 hours per week to remain in valid OPT status, and your role must be authorized before your start date.
Do executive search firms commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Some do, but it varies significantly by firm size and prior experience with work authorization. Boutique executive search firms that have previously sponsored candidates are your best targets. OFLC disclosure data shows search and staffing firms do file H-1B petitions, though less frequently than consulting or technology employers. Use Migrate Mate to identify firms actively open to sponsorship rather than cold-applying broadly.
Does an executive search role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the title alone is not sufficient. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties require a bachelor's degree in a particular field. Roles centered on research, client advisory, or talent strategy tied to a specific industry vertical are stronger candidates. Roles framed as general recruiting without a field-specific degree requirement face higher scrutiny. Your employer's attorney should document the connection carefully.
Can executive search roles qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
Rarely. STEM OPT extensions require your degree to appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and your role to directly apply that STEM discipline. Most business and HR degrees do not qualify. If your degree is in a STEM field, such as industrial engineering or data science, and your executive search role involves applying that expertise, a case can potentially be made, but it requires strong documentation and employer agreement to the formal training plan.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch employers during my executive search placement period?
OPT is not employer-specific, so you can change employers without notifying USCIS in advance. However, you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days through your school's SEVIS portal. Any gap in employment exceeding 90 cumulative days during your OPT period can jeopardize your status. If you are transitioning between firms, timing your start date carefully to avoid extended gaps is important.