OPT OB/GYN Physician Jobs
OB/GYN Physician roles are among the most in-demand medical positions for F-1 OPT students completing residency or fellowship training. Most positions require USMLE completion and state medical licensure. Your 12-month OPT window is tight for credentialing timelines, so starting your job search early is essential.
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Novant Health Carolina Women's Health Associates, located in Salisbury, NC, is seeking a board certified/board eligible OBGYN physician to join their practice. Novant Health Carolina Women’s Health Associates is a well-established practice, serving the Salisbury and China Grove area for over 50 years. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00, and Friday 8:00-12:00.
OB/GYN Physician Opportunity – Charming Community Near Charlotte, NC
Join a highly respected, long-established OB/GYN practice offering a warm, community-focused environment and exceptional physician support. This is an outstanding opportunity for an OB/GYN seeking work–life balance and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing region.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package - $340,000 starting salary
- Generous sign-on bonus - $40,000
- 1:6 call ratio
- 4.5 day work week
- 60-70 deliveries per month
- Epic EHR
- CME allowance
- Relocation allowance
Why Join Us?
- Supportive team of four long-tenured physicians who provide mentorship and collaboration
- Strong autonomy in your practice while still having the backing of experienced colleagues
- Highly collaborative clinical team including experienced nurse practitioners and nurse midwives
- Sonographer and phlebotomist on-site
- Access to the Da Vinci robot at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
- Access to all subspecialties, enhancing patient care options and provider support
About the Community
- Located in a beautiful historic area undergoing exciting revitalization and growth—walkable to restaurants, boutiques, local shops and theaters.
- Close proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, offering convenient travel options
- Enjoy the benefits of a smaller community feel where you can build meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients
If you’re looking for a rewarding OB/GYN role with clinical autonomy, outstanding support, and a close-knit community, we would love to connect with you.
Novant Health offers:
- 2-year salary guarantee
- Signing Bonus
- Novant Health Medical Group employed
- Medical and retirement benefits
- Paid Leave Benefits
- Relocation allowance
- CME allowance
- System wide EHR-Epic
- Malpractice
- Work-Life balance
Novant Health Medical Group
- Is one of the largest medical groups in the nation
- Offers resiliency training for physicians and team members to prevent burnout
- Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems
- Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.
What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health?
- Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to our communities. The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,900 physicians and over 36,000 team members that provide care at more than 800 locations, including 16 medical centers and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. Headquartered in Winston–Salem, North Carolina, Novant Health is committed to making healthcare remarkable for patients and communities providing nearly six million patient visits annually.
- Novant Health is one of “America’s Best-In-State Employers 2023,” ranking No. 38 in North Carolina, according to Forbes and market research company, Statista. Novant Health has been consistently recognized as a Best-In-State Employer since Forbes launched the list in 2019.
- Novant Health has been ranked No. 17 in the nation and third among U.S. health systems in the 2023 Diversity MBA Magazine Rankings for “Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers.”
- In 2022, Novant Health provided more than $1.5 billion in total community benefit (including financial assistance and unpaid cost of Medicare and Medicaid). In 2022, Novant Health community engagement contributed more than $1.9 million in charitable contributions to community partners in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Wilmington that offer community-based health and human services.
Join us, and let’s transform healthcare together.
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At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
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What We're Looking For:
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of medicine required
- Completion of an accredited residency program required
- For specialty physicians - completion of an accredited fellowship program specific to medical specialty
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Current MD license in appropriate state
- board certification or eligibility
- current DEA license required
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an OB/GYN Physician
Start your job search before OPT begins
Hospital credentialing alone can take 60 to 90 days after an offer. Factor in DEA registration and state medical licensure, and your 12-month OPT window fills fast. Begin applications at least six months before your program ends.
Target employers with J-1 or H-1B sponsorship history
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers sponsor OB/GYN physicians far more consistently than private practices. Look for employers with established immigration counsel and a track record of supporting foreign-trained physicians.
Understand how STEM OPT affects your timeline
OB/GYN is not typically classified under STEM-designated degree programs, so a 24-month STEM OPT extension is unlikely. Your path to continued authorization is H-1B visa cap or J-1 visa waiver, making early sponsorship conversations with employers critical.
Clarify H-1B specialty occupation eligibility early
Physician roles generally qualify as H-1B specialty occupations due to the degree requirements. Confirm your prospective employer is willing to file before cap season in March, since the fiscal year lottery affects your ability to work past OPT expiration.
Explore J-1 waiver programs if you want to stay long-term
If you completed residency on a J-1 visa, a Conrad 30 or federal agency waiver can remove the two-year home residency requirement. Many OB/GYN positions in underserved areas are specifically structured around J-1 waiver obligations.
Get your credentials and licenses in order before interviewing
Hospitals will verify ECFMG certification, board eligibility or certification, and active state licensure before extending an offer. Having these documents ready signals seriousness to employers and avoids delays that can push your start date past your OPT end date.
OB/GYN Physician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an OB/GYN Physician on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if your OPT is authorized in a field related to your medical degree. You must have a valid EAD card before your start date, and your employment must align with your degree program. For physician roles, this typically means completing residency or fellowship training in obstetrics and gynecology before OPT begins.
Do OB/GYN Physician jobs typically offer H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at academic medical centers, large hospital networks, and multi-specialty groups with dedicated HR and immigration support. Smaller private practices are less likely to have the infrastructure to sponsor. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers who have sponsored OPT and H-1B workers, making it easier to target the right opportunities.
How does hospital credentialing affect my OPT timeline?
Credentialing is the process hospitals use to verify your medical training, licensure, malpractice history, and certifications before granting clinical privileges. It typically takes 60 to 90 days and must be completed before you can see patients. Since this runs parallel to onboarding, your actual working start date can be 2 to 3 months after signing an offer, which significantly compresses your 12-month OPT window.
Is OB/GYN eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Generally no. STEM OPT extensions apply to degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classified under specific CIP codes. Medical degrees, including those leading to OB/GYN practice, are not typically STEM-designated. This means your standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization, and long-term employment requires an H-1B petition, J-1 waiver, or other immigrant pathway before OPT expires.
What should I look for in an OB/GYN job offer as an OPT student?
Beyond clinical fit, confirm that the employer is willing to sponsor H-1B before the March registration deadline and that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ask whether they have experience with ECFMG-certified international medical graduates, whether they cover legal fees for the petition, and what the timeline looks like from offer to H-1B approval. Employers without prior sponsorship experience may underestimate the complexity involved.