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Medical Director Oncology roles are among the most specialized physician leadership positions available to F-1 OPT students with an MD or DO degree. Most employers require active medical licensure and board certification in oncology. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you time to establish yourself before pursuing H-1B visa sponsorship.
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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Performs duties to assist the Medical Physicist in performing external beam machine quality assurance (QA) and brachytherapy procedures and QA, patient specific QA, protocol management and implementation of new procedures.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
External beam machine QA
- Assists/performs weekly, monthly and annual QA for linear accelerators (linac) and CT, participates in evaluation of the results and reports to the physicists with any concerns.
- May assist in performing proton morning QA.
- Ensures that machine QA is performed in a timely manner.
Brachytherapy procedures and QA
- Assists the brachytherapy physicist team to ensure safe and smooth treatment delivery with Prostate Seed Implants, Eye Plaque Implants and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy.
- Coordinates PSI seed ordering process, including source delivering and on-site seed QA, inventory, and radiation safety documentation/communication with the campus health physicists.
- Communicates with the Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) and the rest of the team including the physician and nurse when potential issues, such as seed order/delivery schedule and QA discrepancy, arise.
- Assists PSI procedures in the operating room. Under the supervision of the QMP, ensures the sources are all accounted for before and after the PSI procedure.
Oversight and Maintenance of QA Equipment
- Maintains QA equipment inventory, and ensures that appropriate calibration is performed for each QA device.
- Facilitates damaged and/or defective QA equipment replacement and repair process.
- Assists in the maintenance of clinical treatment equipment including quality control (QC) and storage process. For example, stereotactic radiosurgery frame and hardware cleaning, inventory/storage, and QC.
- Participates in intradepartmental educational sessions and meetings that pertain to hardware QA/QC.
Patient Specific QA
- Performs patient specific QA for IMRT photon plans.
- Performs initial troubleshooting when QA fails. Responsible for bringing potential issue/s to the physicist's attention for additional analysis and corrective action.
- Assists or performs independent proton specific patient QA.
Protocol Management
- Prepares required protocol documents for submission.
- Ensures that credentialing requirements have been met for clinical protocols.
- Attends meetings, refines workflows, maintains and files credentialing letters and responds to other requests from the Clinical Trials Office (CTO).
Implementation of New Procedures
- Assists the Medical Physicist in implementation of new processes or procedures, programs or workflow in the clinic such as establishment of a new QA platform, creation of source calibration for a new brachytherapy program etc.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to perform detailed measurements using modern, sensitive instrumentation.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Demonstrates ability to provide clear and professional written/verbal communication.
- Demonstrates accountability for work, taking ownership for quality and timeliness of work.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's or higher degree (physical sciences preferred) from an accredited college or university and/or certification as a Radiation Therapist, or the equivalency.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position is moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, moving from one work site to another. This position may exert up to 20 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 86208
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F; 8-5, negotiable with team
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH ANC 60R RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Category Health Professional - Other
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Performs duties to assist the Medical Physicist in performing external beam machine quality assurance (QA) and brachytherapy procedures and QA, patient specific QA, protocol management and implementation of new procedures.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
External beam machine QA
- Assists/performs weekly, monthly and annual QA for linear accelerators (linac) and CT, participates in evaluation of the results and reports to the physicists with any concerns.
- May assist in performing proton morning QA.
- Ensures that machine QA is performed in a timely manner.
Brachytherapy procedures and QA
- Assists the brachytherapy physicist team to ensure safe and smooth treatment delivery with Prostate Seed Implants, Eye Plaque Implants and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy.
- Coordinates PSI seed ordering process, including source delivering and on-site seed QA, inventory, and radiation safety documentation/communication with the campus health physicists.
- Communicates with the Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) and the rest of the team including the physician and nurse when potential issues, such as seed order/delivery schedule and QA discrepancy, arise.
- Assists PSI procedures in the operating room. Under the supervision of the QMP, ensures the sources are all accounted for before and after the PSI procedure.
Oversight and Maintenance of QA Equipment
- Maintains QA equipment inventory, and ensures that appropriate calibration is performed for each QA device.
- Facilitates damaged and/or defective QA equipment replacement and repair process.
- Assists in the maintenance of clinical treatment equipment including quality control (QC) and storage process. For example, stereotactic radiosurgery frame and hardware cleaning, inventory/storage, and QC.
- Participates in intradepartmental educational sessions and meetings that pertain to hardware QA/QC.
Patient Specific QA
- Performs patient specific QA for IMRT photon plans.
- Performs initial troubleshooting when QA fails. Responsible for bringing potential issue/s to the physicist's attention for additional analysis and corrective action.
- Assists or performs independent proton specific patient QA.
Protocol Management
- Prepares required protocol documents for submission.
- Ensures that credentialing requirements have been met for clinical protocols.
- Attends meetings, refines workflows, maintains and files credentialing letters and responds to other requests from the Clinical Trials Office (CTO).
Implementation of New Procedures
- Assists the Medical Physicist in implementation of new processes or procedures, programs or workflow in the clinic such as establishment of a new QA platform, creation of source calibration for a new brachytherapy program etc.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to perform detailed measurements using modern, sensitive instrumentation.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Demonstrates ability to provide clear and professional written/verbal communication.
- Demonstrates accountability for work, taking ownership for quality and timeliness of work.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's or higher degree (physical sciences preferred) from an accredited college or university and/or certification as a Radiation Therapist, or the equivalency.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position is moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, moving from one work site to another. This position may exert up to 20 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 86208
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F; 8-5, negotiable with team
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH ANC 60R RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Category Health Professional - Other
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Medical Director Oncology
Target academic medical centers first
Academic hospitals and NCI-designated cancer centers hire physician leaders regularly and have established immigration counsel on staff. They're more familiar with H-1B visa sponsorship for physician roles than private oncology practices or smaller health systems.
Confirm your OPT is authorized for clinical leadership
Medical Director roles blend clinical practice and administrative leadership. Make sure your OPT authorization covers the specific activities in the job description, including patient care components, before accepting an offer to avoid any work authorization complications.
Get board certification in place before applying
Employers treating Medical Director Oncology roles as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes need to demonstrate licensure and board certification. Having ABIM or equivalent certification completed before your OPT period ends removes a significant barrier to sponsorship.
Ask about sponsorship during the second interview round
Raising visa sponsorship too early can remove you from consideration. Wait until an employer shows serious interest, typically after a second interview, then ask directly whether the organization has sponsored H-1B physicians in oncology leadership roles before.
Understand the H-1B cap-exempt advantage in healthcare
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. This significantly improves your odds compared to for-profit healthcare employers subject to the annual cap.
Document your clinical and leadership experience carefully
Strong H-1B petitions for Medical Director roles require detailed evidence of specialty occupation status. Keep records of your oncology-specific responsibilities, committee leadership, clinical protocols developed, and any published research throughout your OPT employment period.
Medical Director Oncology OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an F-1 OPT student work as a Medical Director in Oncology?
Yes, if your OPT is authorized for your field of study and the role aligns with your degree. Medical Director Oncology positions typically require an MD or DO with oncology training, so your OPT must cover physician practice. Confirm the role's clinical and administrative components match your authorized employment category before starting.
Does a Medical Director Oncology role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code. If your medical degree is classified under a STEM-designated field by the Department of Homeland Security, you may qualify for a 24-month extension beyond standard 12-month OPT. Most MD and DO programs are not STEM-designated, so check your I-20 and confirm with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Where can I find Medical Director Oncology jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches. You can browse Medical Director Oncology listings filtered by sponsorship willingness, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering visa limitations late in the hiring process. Targeting employers with a documented history of sponsoring physician roles is the most efficient approach.
How does transitioning from OPT to H-1B work for oncology physician leaders?
Your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires. For cap-subject employers, this means filing in April for an October 1 start, which requires your OPT to cover the gap period. Cap-exempt employers, including many academic medical centers and nonprofit hospitals, can file any time, giving you more flexibility during your OPT window.
Do Medical Director Oncology roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, and large nonprofit health systems sponsor H-1B visas for physician leadership roles with reasonable frequency. Smaller private oncology practices are less likely to have sponsorship infrastructure in place. Asking targeted questions about prior sponsorship experience during interviews gives you a clearer picture than relying on job posting language alone.