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Gastroenterologist jobs on OPT require employer sponsorship for H-1B visa or J-1 visa physician visas after your authorization period ends. Most positions are with hospital systems or academic medical centers that have established IMG hiring pathways. STEM OPT extension does not apply to MD or DO programs.
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
DESCRIPTION
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta + Emory University School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is seeking exceptional physicians to join our growing team of:
- 27 clinical faculty
- 6 research PhDs
- 11 clinical APPs
- 3 clinical psychologists
We welcome applications with interest in:
- General Gastroenterology (with or without a specific disease/disorder interest)
- Nutrition / Intestinal Rehabilitation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in respective clinical areas.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.
- Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatrics.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
- BLS or PALS certification required.
- Current DEA registration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
- Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
- Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- To plan, implement and evaluate the provision of high-quality medical care, with appropriate resource management, to children and adolescents in the respective clinical area.
- Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children’s policies and procedures.
- Participates in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
- Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
- Educate and assist trainees with medical decision making.
- Provides an authenticated report of all physician services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
- Completes necessary documentation and ensures timely communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
- Actively responds to patient and clinical staff questions and requests.
- Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area.
- Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete, and maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
DESCRIPTION
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta + Emory University School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is seeking exceptional physicians to join our growing team of:
- 27 clinical faculty
- 6 research PhDs
- 11 clinical APPs
- 3 clinical psychologists
We welcome applications with interest in:
- General Gastroenterology (with or without a specific disease/disorder interest)
- Nutrition / Intestinal Rehabilitation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in respective clinical areas.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.
- Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatrics.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
- BLS or PALS certification required.
- Current DEA registration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
- Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
- Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- To plan, implement and evaluate the provision of high-quality medical care, with appropriate resource management, to children and adolescents in the respective clinical area.
- Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children’s policies and procedures.
- Participates in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
- Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
- Educate and assist trainees with medical decision making.
- Provides an authenticated report of all physician services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
- Completes necessary documentation and ensures timely communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
- Actively responds to patient and clinical staff questions and requests.
- Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area.
- Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete, and maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Gastroenterologist
Target teaching hospitals and academic medical centers
Academic medical centers and university-affiliated hospitals hire international medical graduates regularly and have dedicated immigration counsel on staff. They're far more likely to have established H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines than private practice groups or smaller community hospitals.
Understand your OPT timeline relative to fellowship completion
Gastroenterology fellowships run three years. If you're on OPT during residency or fellowship, map your authorization end date against the H-1B cap season carefully. Missing the April filing window can leave a multi-month gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the lottery. This dramatically reduces your sponsorship risk as an OPT student finishing a gastroenterology fellowship.
Ask about J-1 waiver programs during your job search
Many gastroenterology positions in underserved areas come with Conrad 30 J-1 visa waiver opportunities. If you completed medical training on a J-1, a waiver through state health departments or federal agencies can convert your status without H-1B lottery exposure.
Confirm sponsorship intent before investing in interviews
Gastroenterology recruitment is competitive and interview processes are lengthy. Before committing to a multi-round process, directly ask the program coordinator or recruiter whether the group has sponsored international physicians before and whether they're open to doing so.
Engage an immigration attorney early in your fellowship
Physician immigration involves licensing, ECFMG certification, and visa timing that interact in complex ways. Consulting an immigration attorney during your final fellowship year, not after match, gives you time to structure your job search around the most viable sponsorship pathway.
Gastroenterologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a gastroenterologist on OPT?
Yes, but OPT authorization for physicians is limited to 12 months since medical degrees are not STEM-designated, meaning the 24-month STEM extension is not available. Your OPT employment must be directly related to your degree field, which gastroenterology clearly satisfies. Most physicians transition to H-1B or J-1 status before or immediately after completing fellowship training.
What visa do most gastroenterologists use after OPT ends?
H-1B is the most common long-term work visa for gastroenterologists employed by hospitals and physician groups. J-1 is widely used during residency and fellowship training, often requiring a two-year home residency waiver afterward. Cap-exempt employers, including many academic medical centers, can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery, which is a significant advantage for international physicians on tight timelines.
How do I find gastroenterologist jobs that sponsor OPT and visa holders?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point for F-1 OPT students specifically, since listings are filtered for employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Beyond that, targeting academic medical centers and federally qualified health centers directly increases your odds, as these institutions have established IMG hiring processes and dedicated immigration support compared to private gastroenterology practices.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to gastroenterology or medical degrees?
No. STEM OPT extension applies only to degrees classified under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. MD and DO programs are not on that list, so gastroenterology fellows and physicians are limited to the standard 12-month OPT period. Planning your H-1B or J-1 transition well before that window closes is critical to maintaining continuous work authorization.
What should I ask a potential employer about sponsorship during recruitment?
Ask specifically whether they have sponsored H-1B petitions for physicians before, whether they qualify as a cap-exempt employer, and who manages their immigration filings. Also confirm they'll cover legal fees and filing costs. Employers with no prior IMG sponsorship experience can still sponsor, but the process will take longer and carries more risk of procedural errors that could affect your timeline.