OPT Family Medicine Physician Jobs
Family Medicine Physician jobs on OPT require employer sponsorship for J-1 visa or H-1B visa status after your OPT period ends. Most positions are in hospital systems, community health centers, and private practices. Board certification or residency completion strengthens your profile significantly with sponsoring employers.
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Location Pasadena, California, United States
Job Category Faculty/Physician
Date posted 11/06/2026
Job Description
Join a physician-led medical group affiliated with one of Southern California's premier health systems.
We are a physician-led organization partnered with Huntington Hospital, a nationally recognized, nonprofit hospital, and an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Medical Group. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care through a collaborative team of primary care physicians and specialists serving the greater Pasadena community.
We are seeking a Physician to join our growing Primary Care practice in Pasadena, California. This is an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a supportive, collegial environment.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
- Eligible for California medical licensure.
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Two or more years of practice experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Our compensation philosophy: We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package to our physicians. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
Pay Range: $250,000 - $350,000 Total Cash Compensation.
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
Job ID 22014
Location Pasadena, California, United States
Job Category Faculty/Physician
Date posted 11/06/2026
Job Description
Join a physician-led medical group affiliated with one of Southern California's premier health systems.
We are a physician-led organization partnered with Huntington Hospital, a nationally recognized, nonprofit hospital, and an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Medical Group. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care through a collaborative team of primary care physicians and specialists serving the greater Pasadena community.
We are seeking a Physician to join our growing Primary Care practice in Pasadena, California. This is an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a supportive, collegial environment.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
- Eligible for California medical licensure.
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Two or more years of practice experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Our compensation philosophy: We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package to our physicians. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
Pay Range: $250,000 - $350,000 Total Cash Compensation.
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Family Medicine Physician
Target federally qualified health centers
FQHCs and rural health clinics are among the most reliable H-1B visa and J-1 visa sponsors for physicians. They face chronic staffing shortages and actively recruit international medical graduates, making them more open to sponsoring OPT workers than private practices.
Understand the J-1 waiver pathway
Many Family Medicine Physicians on J-1 visas pursue Conrad 30 waivers by committing to underserved areas for three years. If you are on J-1 OPT, research this route early since waiver slots are limited and state-specific application windows close fast.
Complete residency before OPT expires
STEM OPT extensions do not apply to most medical training programs. Plan your OPT timeline around residency completion and board certification, since employers initiating H-1B sponsorship need several months of lead time before your authorization lapses.
Apply to hospital systems with immigration infrastructure
Large academic medical centers and integrated health systems like HCA or Kaiser already have legal teams experienced in physician sponsorship. Smaller independent clinics may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which slows the process and increases risk.
Get board certified or eligible before you apply
Most sponsoring employers require ABFM board certification or active eligibility. Demonstrating you have passed or are scheduled for boards signals you are ready to practice independently, which directly reduces the employer's perceived risk in sponsoring your visa.
Disclose your OPT status clearly and early
Physician hiring cycles are long. Raising your work authorization timeline in the first conversation prevents wasted effort on both sides and gives compliance teams enough runway to initiate sponsorship paperwork before your OPT authorization expires.
Family Medicine Physician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Family Medicine Physician on OPT?
Yes, but your OPT employment must be directly related to your degree field, which for most medical graduates means a medical degree from a U.S. institution. Physicians completing their degree through a U.S. medical school can use OPT for qualifying clinical or research roles, but most hospital employers will simultaneously begin H-1B or J-1 sponsorship given the short OPT window.
Do Family Medicine Physician employers commonly sponsor visas?
Sponsorship rates are higher in this specialty than in many other fields because of persistent physician shortages, particularly in primary care. Federally qualified health centers, rural hospitals, and VA facilities are the most active sponsors. Academic medical centers frequently sponsor through both H-1B and J-1 pathways. You can browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to identify health systems actively hiring OPT and visa-sponsored physicians.
What visa options follow OPT for a Family Medicine Physician?
The two most common transitions are H-1B and J-1 with a Conrad 30 waiver. H-1B applies broadly but is subject to the annual lottery. J-1 is common for residency-trained physicians and allows waiver programs that convert to H-1B after a service commitment in an underserved area. EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and EB-2 PERM green card sponsorship are also pursued by physicians with stronger research or service records.
Does my F-1 OPT cover residency or fellowship training?
OPT is authorized for practical training in your degree field, and residency programs can qualify. However, residents are employees of the hospital, so the training institution must be your OPT employer of record. The timeline is tight since most residency programs are three years and standard OPT is only 12 months. STEM OPT extension generally does not apply to MD programs, so J-1 exchange visitor status is the more common path for residency.
What should I include in my CV when applying for Family Medicine Physician roles on OPT?
List your USMLE scores, medical school, residency institution, clinical rotations, and any board certification status clearly near the top. Include your OPT authorization dates and anticipated end date so hiring managers and credentialing staff can assess timing. Noting specific procedural competencies such as preventive care, chronic disease management, or inpatient experience helps employers evaluate fit quickly, which matters when sponsorship adds complexity to the hiring process.