OPT Gastroenterologist Jobs
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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UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, a member of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join a well-established practice in Easton, MD with PRN schedule opportunities. Our full-time Gastroenterologists have buy-in options to our Endoscopy center to enhance their future. Our practice is designed to foster interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration across borders and organizations as well as provide unique opportunities for personal and professional development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
UM Shore Medical Group gastroenterologists diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, gallbladder, stomach, small intestine and colon. Our specialists are skilled in performing procedures related to the digestive tract and liver and provide medical, surgical and diagnostic services for all disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Colon, pancreatic and stomach cancers
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
- Treatments and procedures offered: Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopies, Sigmoidoscopies, ERCP, PEG and HNPCC testing.
Job Specifics:
- Well established practice has been operational for over 40 years.
- 4 Physician and 4 NP practice
- 1:5 call schedule
- Health System employee
- Endoscopy Center buy-in opportunity.
- ERCP training preferred but not required.
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary with additional wRVU based incentive
- Sign on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive Benefits including malpractice with tail, CME, and loan repayment/forgiveness counseling.
- Flexible work life balance
- J1 waiver and H1B visa supported.
- Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Ask me about our fellowship stipend
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Concierge realtor and community tours
Live and work close to the spectacular Chesapeake Bay in these ideal locations that offer family friendly neighborhoods, gourmet restaurants and shopping. This regional health care network serving Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, Kent, and Talbot counties includes the UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Shore Health Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambridge and UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. UM Shore Regional Health, which was formed in July of 2013, connects residents and visitors to primary care and specialty physicians, emergency medical services, and a coordinated system of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity
QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Degree
- Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine.
- Completion of Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
- Maryland medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Compensation: $575,698.00 annually. The listed compensation reflects the median range based on current MGMA and Sullivan Cotter benchmarks. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, training, and qualifications.
- Additional incentives may include a generous sign-on bonus ($20–25K), a housing allowance of up to $50K toward a home purchase in the first year, OR relocation assistance up to $10K, along with a productivity-based bonus structure.
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive salary with shift differentials and call coverage opportunities depended on role
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) effective early in employment
- Retirement plans including 403(b) with employer match and additional savings options
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time
- Tuition remission/assistance through the University of Maryland system for you and eligible dependents
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
- Robust onboarding and mentorship programs, with strong support for new graduate APPs
- Career growth opportunities within a large academic health system, including leadership and specialty advancement pathways
- Access to cutting-edge research and academic collaboration opportunities
- Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and work-life balance support
- Employee discounts and perks across University of Maryland programs and partners
INTRODUCTION
UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, a member of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join a well-established practice in Easton, MD with PRN schedule opportunities. Our full-time Gastroenterologists have buy-in options to our Endoscopy center to enhance their future. Our practice is designed to foster interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration across borders and organizations as well as provide unique opportunities for personal and professional development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
UM Shore Medical Group gastroenterologists diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, gallbladder, stomach, small intestine and colon. Our specialists are skilled in performing procedures related to the digestive tract and liver and provide medical, surgical and diagnostic services for all disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Colon, pancreatic and stomach cancers
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
- Treatments and procedures offered: Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopies, Sigmoidoscopies, ERCP, PEG and HNPCC testing.
Job Specifics:
- Well established practice has been operational for over 40 years.
- 4 Physician and 4 NP practice
- 1:5 call schedule
- Health System employee
- Endoscopy Center buy-in opportunity.
- ERCP training preferred but not required.
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary with additional wRVU based incentive
- Sign on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive Benefits including malpractice with tail, CME, and loan repayment/forgiveness counseling.
- Flexible work life balance
- J1 waiver and H1B visa supported.
- Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Ask me about our fellowship stipend
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Concierge realtor and community tours
Live and work close to the spectacular Chesapeake Bay in these ideal locations that offer family friendly neighborhoods, gourmet restaurants and shopping. This regional health care network serving Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, Kent, and Talbot counties includes the UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Shore Health Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambridge and UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. UM Shore Regional Health, which was formed in July of 2013, connects residents and visitors to primary care and specialty physicians, emergency medical services, and a coordinated system of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity
QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Degree
- Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine.
- Completion of Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
- Maryland medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Compensation: $575,698.00 annually. The listed compensation reflects the median range based on current MGMA and Sullivan Cotter benchmarks. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, training, and qualifications.
- Additional incentives may include a generous sign-on bonus ($20–25K), a housing allowance of up to $50K toward a home purchase in the first year, OR relocation assistance up to $10K, along with a productivity-based bonus structure.
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive salary with shift differentials and call coverage opportunities depended on role
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) effective early in employment
- Retirement plans including 403(b) with employer match and additional savings options
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time
- Tuition remission/assistance through the University of Maryland system for you and eligible dependents
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
- Robust onboarding and mentorship programs, with strong support for new graduate APPs
- Career growth opportunities within a large academic health system, including leadership and specialty advancement pathways
- Access to cutting-edge research and academic collaboration opportunities
- Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and work-life balance support
- Employee discounts and perks across University of Maryland programs and partners
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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.