OPT Neonatologist Jobs
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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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Neonatologist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. Jacobi Medical Center is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) has 213 licensed beds. To this day, Jacobi and NCB remain respected leaders in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, burn care, pediatrics, primary care, and women’s health. The hospitals maintain a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine to maintain their high healthcare delivery standards.
The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Function as the on-site senior medical physician providing clinical and technical assistance, as needed.
- Consult on high-risk antepartum patients in Labor & Delivery.
- Attend all deliveries with Residents during weekdays.
- Attend all high-risk deliveries during evenings and overnights.
- Supervise and teach residents and medical students.
- Provide on-call coverage (weeknights, weekends, and holidays) as assigned by the Departmental call schedule.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Board Certification in Pediatrics.
- Board Certification or Eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
- Active New York State Medical License.
- Current BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications.
WAGES AND BENEFITS
Annual Base Salary: $250,000 (board eligible); $260,000 (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.
The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $370,520 (board eligible) and $381,520 (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:
- Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $55,520.
- Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
- 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
- Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
- After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
- Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
- Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
- Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
- Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
- Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
- Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
- Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.
Salary Disclosure Information:
The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.
The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.
INTRODUCTION
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Neonatologist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. Jacobi Medical Center is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) has 213 licensed beds. To this day, Jacobi and NCB remain respected leaders in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, burn care, pediatrics, primary care, and women’s health. The hospitals maintain a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine to maintain their high healthcare delivery standards.
The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Function as the on-site senior medical physician providing clinical and technical assistance, as needed.
- Consult on high-risk antepartum patients in Labor & Delivery.
- Attend all deliveries with Residents during weekdays.
- Attend all high-risk deliveries during evenings and overnights.
- Supervise and teach residents and medical students.
- Provide on-call coverage (weeknights, weekends, and holidays) as assigned by the Departmental call schedule.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Board Certification in Pediatrics.
- Board Certification or Eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
- Active New York State Medical License.
- Current BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications.
WAGES AND BENEFITS
Annual Base Salary: $250,000 (board eligible); $260,000 (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.
The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $370,520 (board eligible) and $381,520 (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:
- Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $55,520.
- Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
- 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
- Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
- After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
- Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
- Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
- Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
- Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
- Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
- Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
- Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.
Salary Disclosure Information:
The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.
The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT 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.
Understand how your training timeline intersects with OPT
Neonatology fellowship typically runs two to three years. If your OPT begins mid-fellowship, track expiration carefully. Some fellows bridge on cap-exempt H-1B through their teaching hospital before transitioning to a standard H-1B.
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.
Neonatologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
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.