OPT Family Practitioner Jobs
Family Practitioner jobs on OPT require STEM OPT extension eligibility or standard 12-month authorization depending on your degree field. Most positions are employer-sponsored through H-1B visa or J-1 visa waiver pathways. Residency completion, board certification, and state licensure are typically required before starting.
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Henry Ford Atherton Road is looking for a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join their well-established practice in Flint, Michigan.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills
- Coordinates discharge planning with case management
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians
- Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital
- Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine program and board certified/eligible Family Medicine
- Willingness to be flexible and work well as an integral member of the health care team
- 1-2 years of recent and relevant experience as a primary care physician preferred, but willing to consider and help mentor a new Family Medicine graduate
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
OVERVIEW
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
BENEFITS
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
INTRODUCTION
Henry Ford Atherton Road is looking for a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join their well-established practice in Flint, Michigan.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills
- Coordinates discharge planning with case management
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians
- Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital
- Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine program and board certified/eligible Family Medicine
- Willingness to be flexible and work well as an integral member of the health care team
- 1-2 years of recent and relevant experience as a primary care physician preferred, but willing to consider and help mentor a new Family Medicine graduate
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
OVERVIEW
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
BENEFITS
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Family Practitioner
Target federally qualified health centers
FQHCs and rural health clinics frequently sponsor J-1 visa waivers through the Conrad 30 program. These underserved-area employers are far more accustomed to sponsoring international physicians than private suburban practices.
Get your board certification before the job search
ABFM certification signals you are fully practice-ready. Employers who hesitate on sponsorship are more willing when licensure and board certification are already complete, reducing their onboarding risk significantly.
Work with a physician-focused immigration attorney early
Family medicine sponsorship often involves J-1 waivers, NHSC placements, or H-1B cap-exempt employers. A physician immigration attorney can map the right pathway before you accept an offer, preventing costly timeline mistakes.
Ask about cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship
Hospitals, university health systems, and nonprofit medical centers may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This bypasses the annual lottery entirely, which matters enormously when your OPT window is tight.
Document your clinical training comprehensively
Specialty occupation petitions for physicians require detailed evidence linking your medical degree to the role. Compile transcripts, training certificates, residency completion letters, and clinical rotation records before sponsorship paperwork begins.
Family Practitioner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Family Practitioner on OPT before completing residency?
No. OPT authorizes employment in your field of study, but independent physician practice requires completing an accredited residency program and obtaining state medical licensure. OPT alone does not substitute for these clinical training requirements. Most F-1 students in medical fields use OPT during residency or fellowship, not as a licensed attending physician.
Which visa sponsorship pathways are most common for Family Practitioners coming off OPT?
The two most common pathways are the H-1B and the J-1 Conrad 30 waiver. Cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship through nonprofit hospitals or university health systems is available year-round without the lottery. The Conrad 30 waiver requires a commitment to practice in a medically underserved area for at least three years and is administered state by state.
Does a medical degree qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree program's CIP code. Some biomedical or clinical science programs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but an MD or DO from a U.S. medical school generally does not fall under STEM-designated categories. Confirm your program's designation with your DSO before assuming you have 36 months of OPT.
How do I find Family Practitioner jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, making it the most efficient starting point for finding Family Practitioner roles where employers are open to sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about immigration support after the fact.
Can I start a Family Practitioner job before my H-1B is approved?
Yes, if your employer files an H-1B petition with a timely filed receipt before your OPT expires, you may be covered by a cap-gap extension if applicable, or continue working under OPT until the petition is adjudicated. The specifics depend on your OPT expiration date, petition timing, and whether your employer filed premium processing. Consult your DSO and an immigration attorney to confirm your specific situation.