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Headache Specialist jobs on OPT require a medical degree and typically fall under neurology or pain medicine. Most roles are hospital-based or clinic-based positions with H-1B sponsorship available through academic medical centers. Your 12-month OPT window, or 36 months on STEM OPT extension, determines your hiring timeline.
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Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are recruiting a Board Eligible/Board Certified Headache Neurology Physician to join our growing and well-supported Neurosciences Institute.
The Headache specialist will diagnose, manage and treat complex, chronic, and debilitating headache disorders. Ideal candidate will be motivated to establish and grow a dedicated Headache program to help patients move beyond temporary symptom relief to improve patients’ quality of life through individualized, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting in-depth evaluations and providing comprehensive diagnoses
- Collaborating with colleagues taking a multidisciplinary approach to stop headaches and future attacks
- Advocating for patient education to empower them to manage their symptoms with trigger identification
- Expanding complex headache management by identifying lifestyle, environmental, and hormonal triggers
- Conducting clinical trials as well as teaching Residents and Medical Students from University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine as part of their practice
The Institute for Neurosciences at Renown Regional is a Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level III accredited Epilepsy laboratory.
POSITION DETAILS
- Outpatient only; flexible schedule options - 5 days; 4/10s or 3/12s
- Physicians can conduct clinical research trials and do research at the UNR Med Research Labs
- Affiliate Faculty Appointment with UNR Med
- Teaching medical students, residents, and PA students
- Community-based training model with ACGME-accredited IM, FM, Pediatric residencies
- Epic EMR
- Competitive compensation: $350,000 Salary Guarantee + Productivity Incentive and Quality Bonus
- 7 Weeks Accrued Time off
- Full Medical Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, paid Board Certification and Licensure reimbursement
- CME Stipend $3,000
- Paid Malpractice with 100% Tail Coverage
- $50,000 Start-to-Work Bonus
LOCATION
Reno/Tahoe is in one of the West’s most desirable regions offering four seasons, more than 300 days of sunshine and a welcoming family-friendly community. The city features a vibrant dining scene, growing arts and culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. With easy access to nearby Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, residents enjoy world-class outdoor activities year-round – from skiing in the winter to boarding, hiking and biking in the summer – providing an exceptional quality of life.
Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare networks serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown Health has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. Our organization is comprised of the area’s only Trauma Center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital, a physician-led, highly esteemed medical group, and the insurance company, Hometown Health. In 2021, Renown Health and UNR Med joined to form Nevada’s first integrated academic health system to advance our mission of commitment to supporting health and advancing healthcare across the state by expanding clinical care, medical education, clinical research and access to evidence-based care.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is a research-intensive, community-based medical school. With over $30 million in annual grants and contracts, our transformative and ground-breaking research not only sets us apart but serves to attract top-tier researchers and students. UNR Med currently trains future physicians in our M.D. program, resident physicians in our Graduate Medical Education programs, physician assistants, speech pathologists and audiologists, and scientists in our Physician Assistant, Speech Pathology and Audiology and graduate degree (Ph.D.) programs.
For more information please contact Monica Mikulich In-House Physician Recruiter at monica.mikulich@renown.org
Location: Renown Health · 510701 Administration
Schedule: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits, Day, 7am-6pm
INTRODUCTION
Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are recruiting a Board Eligible/Board Certified Headache Neurology Physician to join our growing and well-supported Neurosciences Institute.
The Headache specialist will diagnose, manage and treat complex, chronic, and debilitating headache disorders. Ideal candidate will be motivated to establish and grow a dedicated Headache program to help patients move beyond temporary symptom relief to improve patients’ quality of life through individualized, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting in-depth evaluations and providing comprehensive diagnoses
- Collaborating with colleagues taking a multidisciplinary approach to stop headaches and future attacks
- Advocating for patient education to empower them to manage their symptoms with trigger identification
- Expanding complex headache management by identifying lifestyle, environmental, and hormonal triggers
- Conducting clinical trials as well as teaching Residents and Medical Students from University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine as part of their practice
The Institute for Neurosciences at Renown Regional is a Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level III accredited Epilepsy laboratory.
POSITION DETAILS
- Outpatient only; flexible schedule options - 5 days; 4/10s or 3/12s
- Physicians can conduct clinical research trials and do research at the UNR Med Research Labs
- Affiliate Faculty Appointment with UNR Med
- Teaching medical students, residents, and PA students
- Community-based training model with ACGME-accredited IM, FM, Pediatric residencies
- Epic EMR
- Competitive compensation: $350,000 Salary Guarantee + Productivity Incentive and Quality Bonus
- 7 Weeks Accrued Time off
- Full Medical Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, paid Board Certification and Licensure reimbursement
- CME Stipend $3,000
- Paid Malpractice with 100% Tail Coverage
- $50,000 Start-to-Work Bonus
LOCATION
Reno/Tahoe is in one of the West’s most desirable regions offering four seasons, more than 300 days of sunshine and a welcoming family-friendly community. The city features a vibrant dining scene, growing arts and culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. With easy access to nearby Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, residents enjoy world-class outdoor activities year-round – from skiing in the winter to boarding, hiking and biking in the summer – providing an exceptional quality of life.
Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare networks serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown Health has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. Our organization is comprised of the area’s only Trauma Center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital, a physician-led, highly esteemed medical group, and the insurance company, Hometown Health. In 2021, Renown Health and UNR Med joined to form Nevada’s first integrated academic health system to advance our mission of commitment to supporting health and advancing healthcare across the state by expanding clinical care, medical education, clinical research and access to evidence-based care.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is a research-intensive, community-based medical school. With over $30 million in annual grants and contracts, our transformative and ground-breaking research not only sets us apart but serves to attract top-tier researchers and students. UNR Med currently trains future physicians in our M.D. program, resident physicians in our Graduate Medical Education programs, physician assistants, speech pathologists and audiologists, and scientists in our Physician Assistant, Speech Pathology and Audiology and graduate degree (Ph.D.) programs.
For more information please contact Monica Mikulich In-House Physician Recruiter at monica.mikulich@renown.org
Location: Renown Health · 510701 Administration
Schedule: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits, Day, 7am-6pm
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Headache Specialist
Target academic medical centers first
Academic medical centers like Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinic have established H-1B sponsorship pipelines for physicians. They hire headache specialists regularly and have in-house immigration counsel familiar with sponsoring international medical graduates on OPT.
Align your OPT start date with hiring cycles
Hospital neurology and headache clinic hiring cycles typically peak in late fall and early spring. Apply three to four months before your intended start date so your OPT authorization is active when the position begins and paperwork clears.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Headache Specialist positions require a medical degree in neurology or a related specialty, satisfying USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Confirm the job description explicitly states degree requirements so your employer's H-1B petition is on solid ground from the start.
Ask about J-1 waiver pathways during interviews
Many international medical graduates on OPT previously held J-1 visas. If that applies to you, ask prospective employers about Conrad 30 waiver sponsorship, which satisfies the two-year home residency requirement and can run concurrently with H-1B sponsorship discussions.
Document your fellowship or residency as OPT-qualifying training
If your headache specialist role follows a fellowship, confirm with your Designated School Official that the position is directly related to your degree program. Misalignment between your OPT authorization category and the role can create complications during H-1B transition.
Prioritize employers with cap-exempt H-1B status
Hospitals affiliated with universities and nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. This significantly reduces your risk of losing status after OPT expires.
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Can I work as a Headache Specialist on OPT?
Yes, if your medical degree is directly related to the role. Headache Specialist positions in neurology or pain medicine qualify under OPT because they require the specialized degree you earned in the U.S. You must ensure your job is authorized under your OPT category and that your Employment Authorization Document is valid before your start date.
Do Headache Specialist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Academic medical centers, hospital systems, and neurology group practices regularly sponsor H-1B visas for headache specialists. Sponsorship is most common at institutions with dedicated immigration support teams. To find employers actively hiring OPT candidates in this specialty, browse Migrate Mate, which filters for roles open to international candidates.
Does a Headache Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If your qualifying U.S. degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as biomedical science or a related clinical science program, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you 36 months total. Pure clinical MD programs are typically not on the STEM OPT designated degree list, so confirm with your DSO.
What happens to my OPT status if I complete a fellowship before starting as a Headache Specialist?
Fellowship training can count toward your OPT period if it is authorized under your current OPT. The challenge is timing: OPT is tied to a specific degree, so if your fellowship follows a new degree program, you may be eligible for a fresh OPT authorization. Work with your DSO well in advance to map the transition without gaps in work authorization.
Is the Headache Specialist field competitive for OPT candidates compared to other medical specialties?
Headache medicine is a subspecialty with a relatively small pool of qualified candidates, which works in your favor. Demand at headache clinics and academic neurology departments often exceeds supply. That said, employers still need time to initiate H-1B sponsorship, so applying early in your OPT window and being transparent about your authorization timeline is essential.
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