OPT Medical Director Oncology Jobs
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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$37.50 - $56.50
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
HSHS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Oncology team. Ideal candidates are patient focused and mission driven looking for an opportunity to provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment in an outpatient oncology setting. The RN will function more as a care manager working one on one with physicians, sitting in on consults, patient education and help with coordination of care. This position will also travel occasionally to St. Clare Hospital in Oconto Falls, St. Nick's Hospital in Sheboygan or Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Outpatient Medical Oncology
- Core Function: Nursing
- Schedule: Full time, 36 hrs/wk, days 8am-4:30pm, no weekends or on call
- Facility: Saint Vincent Hospital
- Location: Green Bay, WI
- Compensation that aligns with your experience
For more questions contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org
Education Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience Qualifications
Experience in healthcare is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required.
Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits:
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
Pay Range:
$37.50 - $56.50
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
HSHS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Oncology team. Ideal candidates are patient focused and mission driven looking for an opportunity to provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment in an outpatient oncology setting. The RN will function more as a care manager working one on one with physicians, sitting in on consults, patient education and help with coordination of care. This position will also travel occasionally to St. Clare Hospital in Oconto Falls, St. Nick's Hospital in Sheboygan or Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Outpatient Medical Oncology
- Core Function: Nursing
- Schedule: Full time, 36 hrs/wk, days 8am-4:30pm, no weekends or on call
- Facility: Saint Vincent Hospital
- Location: Green Bay, WI
- Compensation that aligns with your experience
For more questions contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org
Education Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience Qualifications
Experience in healthcare is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required.
Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits:
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
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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.