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Hospitalist roles are among the most OPT-friendly physician positions in the U.S. because hospitals operate year-round and routinely sponsor H-1B visas for clinical staff. STEM OPT does not apply to medicine, so you have 12 months of standard OPT to secure a position and begin the H-1B sponsorship process.
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Indiana University Health, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Indiana, is seeking a Hospitalist float position to include IU Health Hospitals in the Indianapolis area. The successful candidate will practice in a team-oriented, supportive, and collaborative environment. This position offers all the benefits and excitement of travel with the advantage of being local and close to family/friends without significant time away from home.
The position is dually employed by IU Health Physicians and IU School of Medicine with a comprehensive benefit package.
Position Details:
- Schedule options include: 7 on/7 off (7a-7p) or traditional schedule of M-F, no weekends, no holidays and 30 days PTO
- Scheduled for one location per week on: Methodist, University, IU North, IU Fishers, and IU West
- Key responsibilities include: Admit to inpatient or appropriate level of care; perform or supervise the performance of patient care services to include history and physical examination, diagnosis, daily patient evaluation, daily progress notes, discharge evaluation, discharge summary, manage transfer calls from outside hospitals and referrals and medically manage for treatment of adolescent and adult patients.
- Support hospitalist APP's as needed for questions and unstable patients.
- No procedures are required, open and closed ICU depending on the hospital
- Faculty position working with and teaching students and Internal Medicine residents at Methodist and University
- Medical co-management with multiple surgical services including PVS, CVS, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
(family medicine ineligible due to IUSM Internal Medicine residency program affiliation and training)
- Residency training in Internal Medicine
- Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Physician licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure in Indiana
See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health
Compensation Details:
- Compensation includes a base salary, WRVU, potential quality bonus
- Dually employed by IU Health Medical Group and IU School of Medicine. Comprehensive benefits offered through IUSM including group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, relocation assistance, occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage. Talk to your recruiter for more information
See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION
IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana, with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.
With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.
IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.
INTRODUCTION
Indiana University Health, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Indiana, is seeking a Hospitalist float position to include IU Health Hospitals in the Indianapolis area. The successful candidate will practice in a team-oriented, supportive, and collaborative environment. This position offers all the benefits and excitement of travel with the advantage of being local and close to family/friends without significant time away from home.
The position is dually employed by IU Health Physicians and IU School of Medicine with a comprehensive benefit package.
Position Details:
- Schedule options include: 7 on/7 off (7a-7p) or traditional schedule of M-F, no weekends, no holidays and 30 days PTO
- Scheduled for one location per week on: Methodist, University, IU North, IU Fishers, and IU West
- Key responsibilities include: Admit to inpatient or appropriate level of care; perform or supervise the performance of patient care services to include history and physical examination, diagnosis, daily patient evaluation, daily progress notes, discharge evaluation, discharge summary, manage transfer calls from outside hospitals and referrals and medically manage for treatment of adolescent and adult patients.
- Support hospitalist APP's as needed for questions and unstable patients.
- No procedures are required, open and closed ICU depending on the hospital
- Faculty position working with and teaching students and Internal Medicine residents at Methodist and University
- Medical co-management with multiple surgical services including PVS, CVS, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
(family medicine ineligible due to IUSM Internal Medicine residency program affiliation and training)
- Residency training in Internal Medicine
- Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Physician licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure in Indiana
See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health
Compensation Details:
- Compensation includes a base salary, WRVU, potential quality bonus
- Dually employed by IU Health Medical Group and IU School of Medicine. Comprehensive benefits offered through IUSM including group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, relocation assistance, occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage. Talk to your recruiter for more information
See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/HOSPITAL DESCRIPTION
IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana, with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.
With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.
IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Hospitalist
Target large hospital systems first
Large academic medical centers and hospital networks like HCA Healthcare and Tenet Health have established immigration pipelines and legal teams experienced with H-1B sponsorship for hospitalists. Smaller community hospitals often lack that infrastructure.
Confirm your ECFMG certification is current
Employers will not begin H-1B paperwork until your ECFMG certification is in order. Verify your status before reaching out to recruiters so you can confirm you are sponsorship-ready without any administrative delays holding up the process.
Apply early relative to your OPT end date
The H-1B lottery opens in March for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October, you need a job offer and filed petition well in advance. Count backwards from your OPT expiration and set your application timeline accordingly.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status upfront
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning no lottery. This is critical for OPT students who miss the regular cap. Confirm affiliation status directly with the recruiter before investing time in the process.
Get your state medical license sorted before interviewing
Most hospitalist employers require an active state license before they will extend an offer or initiate H-1B paperwork. Licensing timelines vary by state, ranging from six weeks to several months, so start that process as early as your program allows.
Negotiate a start date that aligns with OPT status
Be transparent with employers about your OPT expiration date during negotiations. Most hospital HR teams are experienced with this conversation and can structure start dates and filing timelines to keep you continuously authorized to work without gaps.
Hospitalist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a hospitalist on OPT?
Yes, you can work as a hospitalist during your OPT period as long as the role is directly related to your medical degree. Hospitalist positions qualify because they require the clinical training you received through your MD or DO program. Your OPT authorization is tied to that field, so the role must match your area of study.
Do hospitalist jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Medicine is not a STEM-designated field under the Department of Homeland Security's STEM OPT extension program. Physicians on F-1 OPT receive the standard 12-month period only. This makes it especially important to secure H-1B sponsorship quickly, since you have less runway than peers in engineering or data science fields.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for hospitalists?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and physician staffing groups are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for hospitalists. Nonprofit and university-affiliated hospitals may qualify as cap-exempt, which removes the lottery requirement entirely. You can browse hospitalist positions from sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters for roles open to candidates needing visa sponsorship.
How does the H-1B lottery timeline interact with my OPT expiration?
The H-1B cap lottery runs once per year, with registrations in March and an October 1 start date for selected petitions. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you are selected in the lottery, USCIS can issue a cap-gap extension that bridges the gap and keeps you authorized to work. If your OPT expires before the lottery is even filed, you may fall out of status, so timing your job search carefully is essential.
What should I ask a hospitalist employer about visa sponsorship during the interview?
Ask whether the organization has sponsored H-1B visas for physicians before, whether they work with an immigration attorney, and whether their hospital qualifies as cap-exempt. Also confirm the earliest date they can file your H-1B petition relative to your OPT expiration. Employers with experience sponsoring hospitalists will answer these questions directly and without hesitation.