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Neonatologist jobs on OPT require a completed U.S. medical residency and fellowship, making this one of the longer training-to-practice paths for F-1 students. Most positions are hospital-based, and many health systems have experience sponsoring H-1B visas, which makes the transition from OPT STEM or standard OPT more straightforward than in other specialties.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - 412013
Posting Open Date 10/08/2019
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Neonatologist
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0002977
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Permanent
Proposed Start Date 12/01/2019
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)/ North Carolina Children’s Hospital is seeking an individual for a 0.5 FTE, non-tenure track faculty position in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
The faculty member will provide inpatient clinical services for approximately one week each month primarily in the Special Care Nursery (SCN) at Nash UNC Health Care. This level II neonatal intensive care unit serves Rocky Mount, North Carolina and surrounding counties admitting close to 200 patients per year. Nash UNC is affiliated with the University of North Carolina, a quaternary referral center to which Nash UNC is linked by teleconferencing, for the purpose of consultations and continuing medical education.
The SCN at Nash UNC Health Care is housed in the Women’s Center, a new facility opened in May 2016. The Women’s Center is a 47,048 square foot building designed in consultation with mother-baby experts, community members, and new parents, the Women’s Center gives new families a “hotel like” experience. The facility features 6 labor and delivery suites with private bathrooms, a dedicated cesarean section suite with a spacious recovery room, 16 soothing mother-baby post-partum rooms with private bathrooms and ample space for family and friends and a large, innovative Special Care Nursery. The Special Care Nursery is comprised of twelve individual rooms for infant patients that include sleeping accommodations, private bathrooms, and hot meals for family members who are encouraged to stay with their babies.
The unit is designed to care for the intermediate neonate, stable growing premature infant and readmitted infants < 30 days old. The SCN provides such care as: oxygen therapy, continuous monitoring, IV therapy, phototherapy, antibiotics, and OG/NG feedings. Monitoring capabilities include: central cardiac/respiratory monitoring, apnea/bradycardia monitoring, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, glucose and thermoregulation.
The faculty member will be eligible for benefits based on the part-time status of 50% FTE. Additional information regarding benefits and costs may be found at http://new.unc.edu/unc-benefits/
Rocky Mount is located in beautiful Eastern NC at the junction of two national highways- US 64 and I-95. The state capital- Raleigh- and RDU airport is 50 miles west. Residents enjoy a low cost of living and convenient access to eastern NC beaches (120 miles) and western NC ski slopes (190 miles). The opportunity provides a great work life balance with local access to fine dining, lakes for boating and fishing, beautiful parks and trails, visual and performing arts, outdoor concerts, sports complexes and educational activities for the family. Home of NC Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount is within 1 hour of NC State University, Duke University, East Carolina University and UNC Chapel Hill.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The successful candidate will be board certified in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with training and experience in clinical neonatology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
This part time faculty position will be committed to patient care. A demonstrated commitment to quality improvement is expected for all faculty within the Division. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic accomplishments.
Department Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - 412013
Posting Open Date 10/08/2019
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Neonatologist
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0002977
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Permanent
Proposed Start Date 12/01/2019
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)/ North Carolina Children’s Hospital is seeking an individual for a 0.5 FTE, non-tenure track faculty position in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
The faculty member will provide inpatient clinical services for approximately one week each month primarily in the Special Care Nursery (SCN) at Nash UNC Health Care. This level II neonatal intensive care unit serves Rocky Mount, North Carolina and surrounding counties admitting close to 200 patients per year. Nash UNC is affiliated with the University of North Carolina, a quaternary referral center to which Nash UNC is linked by teleconferencing, for the purpose of consultations and continuing medical education.
The SCN at Nash UNC Health Care is housed in the Women’s Center, a new facility opened in May 2016. The Women’s Center is a 47,048 square foot building designed in consultation with mother-baby experts, community members, and new parents, the Women’s Center gives new families a “hotel like” experience. The facility features 6 labor and delivery suites with private bathrooms, a dedicated cesarean section suite with a spacious recovery room, 16 soothing mother-baby post-partum rooms with private bathrooms and ample space for family and friends and a large, innovative Special Care Nursery. The Special Care Nursery is comprised of twelve individual rooms for infant patients that include sleeping accommodations, private bathrooms, and hot meals for family members who are encouraged to stay with their babies.
The unit is designed to care for the intermediate neonate, stable growing premature infant and readmitted infants < 30 days old. The SCN provides such care as: oxygen therapy, continuous monitoring, IV therapy, phototherapy, antibiotics, and OG/NG feedings. Monitoring capabilities include: central cardiac/respiratory monitoring, apnea/bradycardia monitoring, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, glucose and thermoregulation.
The faculty member will be eligible for benefits based on the part-time status of 50% FTE. Additional information regarding benefits and costs may be found at http://new.unc.edu/unc-benefits/
Rocky Mount is located in beautiful Eastern NC at the junction of two national highways- US 64 and I-95. The state capital- Raleigh- and RDU airport is 50 miles west. Residents enjoy a low cost of living and convenient access to eastern NC beaches (120 miles) and western NC ski slopes (190 miles). The opportunity provides a great work life balance with local access to fine dining, lakes for boating and fishing, beautiful parks and trails, visual and performing arts, outdoor concerts, sports complexes and educational activities for the family. Home of NC Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount is within 1 hour of NC State University, Duke University, East Carolina University and UNC Chapel Hill.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The successful candidate will be board certified in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with training and experience in clinical neonatology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
This part time faculty position will be committed to patient care. A demonstrated commitment to quality improvement is expected for all faculty within the Division. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic accomplishments.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Neonatologist
Confirm your OPT authorization covers clinical work
Neonatology roles involve direct patient care, which counts as practical training under OPT. Ensure your EAD is active and your employer is properly listed with your DSO before you begin seeing patients independently or supervising residents.
Target health systems with established J-1 and H-1B pipelines
Large academic medical centers and children's hospitals regularly sponsor international physicians. These institutions have immigration counsel on staff and understand the visa process, making them far more likely to sponsor your H-1B after OPT ends.
Start H-1B conversations during your fellowship, not after
OPT has a fixed endpoint. Raising sponsorship with your program director or department chair 12 to 18 months before your authorization expires gives HR and legal counsel enough time to prepare the petition without rushed timelines.
Get board certification on track before OPT expires
Neonatologist positions almost universally require or strongly prefer board certification in neonatal-perinatal medicine. Employers are more willing to sponsor candidates who are board-eligible or certified, as it reduces hiring risk during the visa process.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly neonatology openings
Neonatologist roles that explicitly welcome OPT applicants are not always easy to find. Browse Migrate Mate to filter positions by visa sponsorship willingness, saving time you would otherwise spend screening roles that exclude international candidates upfront.
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Can I work as a neonatologist on OPT without an H-1B?
Yes, if your EAD is active and your position is directly related to your field of study, you can work as a neonatologist during your OPT period. However, neonatology is a long-training specialty, so most F-1 students reach this stage after residency and fellowship, leaving limited OPT time. Coordinating your OPT start date carefully with your program and DSO is essential.
Does neonatology qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Neonatology itself is a medical specialty, and whether it qualifies for STEM OPT depends on the CIP code associated with your degree. Medical degrees classified under certain biological science or biomedical engineering codes may qualify, but many MD programs do not fall on the STEM OPT eligible list. Check with your DSO to confirm your specific degree's eligibility before assuming a 24-month extension is available.
How do I find neonatologist jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
The most efficient approach is to focus your search on positions that explicitly indicate openness to visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, allowing you to browse neonatologist openings filtered by sponsorship availability. Academic children's hospitals and large health systems are also worth targeting directly, as they sponsor international physicians regularly and often have streamlined processes for H-1B petitions after OPT.
What happens to my OPT status if my neonatology fellowship changes programs?
Changing fellowship programs constitutes a change of employer under OPT rules. You must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record. If you have a STEM OPT extension, your new employer must also submit a new Form I-983 training plan. Failing to report the change can jeopardize your OPT authorization, so act immediately when any program transition occurs.
Can a neonatologist on OPT work at multiple hospitals or as an independent contractor?
OPT permits multiple concurrent employers as long as each position is directly related to your field of study and you work at least 20 hours per week in aggregate. However, independent contractor arrangements require careful documentation, particularly under STEM OPT, where each employer must sign a training plan. Self-employment is generally not permitted under standard OPT. Consult your DSO before accepting per diem or locum tenens arrangements.
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