OPT OB/GYN Jobs
OB/GYN jobs that sponsor OPT are common at hospitals, academic medical centers, and large health systems that routinely hire international medical graduates. Most positions require USMLE completion and board eligibility or certification. Your 12-month OPT clock starts at employment, and STEM extension does not apply to clinical medicine.
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Get Access To All JobsYou’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
RN OB/GYN Clinic
Billings Clinic (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
req12385
Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $30.53 - 38.16
The nurses in the OB/GYN Department will be responsible for applying evidence-based nursing practice to the care of women over the course of their lifespan. This involves the integration of education and research into the practice through the application of standards and guidelines. Data collection and assessment are used to establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient care, staff needs, and organizational objectives. Nurses are accountable for the quality of care rendered.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
- Utilizing a holistic approach incorporates the nursing process into the plan of care for the patient. Plan of care should include biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning.
- Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates and documents family-centered perinatal care by promoting a safe and therapeutic environment for women, newborns, family, significant others, and care providers. Care is consistent with Billings Clinic values/goals and Billings Clinic organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance. Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate corrective action.
- Maintains appropriate theoretical and clinical skills with application and patient relevance of commonly utilized equipment specific to the department and other areas as appropriate; pharmacological application; application of laboratory values and radiologic findings with disease process or physiological status.
- Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care. Evaluates current nursing practices within the department to identify opportunities for modification that would enhance professional practice, maintain or improve patient care while remaining fiscally sound.
- Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains proficiency and knowledge within a rapidly changing environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department or organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree BSN required for candidates with fewer than 5 years of registered nursing experience
Experience
Certifications and Licenses
- Certification in an area related to women’s health care preferred or ability to become certified within two (2) years of employment is strongly encouraged within 2 years of hire.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification at hire.
- Current Montana state license as a Registered Nurse at hire.
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
RN OB/GYN Clinic
Billings Clinic (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
req12385
Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $30.53 - 38.16
The nurses in the OB/GYN Department will be responsible for applying evidence-based nursing practice to the care of women over the course of their lifespan. This involves the integration of education and research into the practice through the application of standards and guidelines. Data collection and assessment are used to establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient care, staff needs, and organizational objectives. Nurses are accountable for the quality of care rendered.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
- Utilizing a holistic approach incorporates the nursing process into the plan of care for the patient. Plan of care should include biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning.
- Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates and documents family-centered perinatal care by promoting a safe and therapeutic environment for women, newborns, family, significant others, and care providers. Care is consistent with Billings Clinic values/goals and Billings Clinic organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance. Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate corrective action.
- Maintains appropriate theoretical and clinical skills with application and patient relevance of commonly utilized equipment specific to the department and other areas as appropriate; pharmacological application; application of laboratory values and radiologic findings with disease process or physiological status.
- Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care. Evaluates current nursing practices within the department to identify opportunities for modification that would enhance professional practice, maintain or improve patient care while remaining fiscally sound.
- Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains proficiency and knowledge within a rapidly changing environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department or organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree BSN required for candidates with fewer than 5 years of registered nursing experience
Experience
Certifications and Licenses
- Certification in an area related to women’s health care preferred or ability to become certified within two (2) years of employment is strongly encouraged within 2 years of hire.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification at hire.
- Current Montana state license as a Registered Nurse at hire.
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in OB/GYN
Target residency-affiliated health systems
Academic medical centers and teaching hospitals sponsor OPT and H-1B visa most consistently. They have established international hiring pipelines and dedicated HR teams familiar with work authorization, making them far more likely to move quickly on your application.
Confirm board eligibility before applying
Most OB/GYN positions require ACOG board eligibility or certification. Applying before you meet that threshold wastes your OPT time. Verify each posting's requirements carefully and prioritize roles where your current credentials align with what the employer actually needs.
Start your job search at least six months out
Physician credentialing, state medical licensing, and hospital privileging can each take two to four months. Starting your OPT job search early gives you buffer to complete these processes before your authorization window opens and employment can legally begin.
Address OPT authorization directly in your cover letter
Many physician recruiters are unfamiliar with OPT. A single clear sentence explaining that you're currently authorized to work and the duration of that authorization removes ambiguity early and prevents your application from stalling at an unnecessary screening step.
Track your OPT end date alongside licensing timelines
State medical licenses and DEA registrations have their own processing windows. Map those deadlines against your OPT expiration date. If your license won't arrive before OPT ends, you'll need an H-1B or J-1 visa waiver in place before you can start practicing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-sponsoring employers
Generic job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students, so you can focus your search on OB/GYN openings at employers already open to candidates on OPT rather than guessing from general postings.
OB/GYN OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an OB/GYN on OPT?
Yes, but only after you've obtained your state medical license and any required DEA registration, since OPT authorization alone doesn't let you practice medicine without those credentials. Your OPT must be active, your employer must pay you directly, and the role must fall within your degree field, which OB/GYN does for graduates of U.S. medical schools.
Does OB/GYN qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
No. STEM OPT extensions apply only to designated STEM degree programs listed by the Department of Homeland Security. Medicine (MD or DO) is not on that list, so OB/GYN physicians are limited to the standard 12-month OPT period. Planning your H-1B or J-1 waiver timeline before OPT expires is essential.
What visa typically comes after OPT for OB/GYN physicians?
Most OB/GYN physicians transition to either an H-1B visa sponsored by their employer or a J-1 waiver position through a Conrad 30 or federal agency program. J-1 waiver positions often require a three-year service commitment at an underserved site. Some physicians also pursue O-1 visas if they have research publications, leadership roles, or other evidence of distinction in their specialty.
How do I find OB/GYN employers willing to sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient starting point because the platform is designed specifically for international students and filters employers by sponsorship history. Academic health systems, federally qualified health centers, and rural hospitals tend to sponsor more consistently than private practices, which typically lack the HR infrastructure to support work authorization processes.
Can I do an OB/GYN fellowship on OPT?
Yes, fellowship training qualifies as authorized OPT employment as long as it falls within your degree field and you receive direct compensation from the sponsoring institution. However, fellowships often start on July 1, and coordinating that date with your OPT start and expiration dates requires careful planning with your designated school official to avoid any gap in authorization.