OB/GYN Physician Jobs for OPT Students
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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Urban Health Plan is a network of federally qualified community health centers that offers comprehensive, affordable, quality primary and specialty health care. We are located in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan and are accredited by the Joint Commission. At Urban Health Plan (UHP), our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
We provide affordable, comprehensive, quality health care.
Urban Health Plan is about community health. We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients who come through our doors. At UHP, we recognize challenges that face primary care; we strive to be at the forefront of innovative practices and building a supportive environment focusing on associate and provider well-being. We value our providers; we value our patients, and we know that happy providers and happy patients bring forth better outcomes. We are always searching for ways to allow providers to focus on patient care and focus on clinical-care innovation through strong, supportive departments, active clinical leadership, and responsive administration. We are community health.
Providers are not alone; they work as part of a health care team that focuses on optimizing population management with an emphasis on personalized medicine, explores innovative practices including the use of state-of-the-art technology, EMR upgrades and improvements, use of telemedicine, and other practices to improve outcomes and decrease provider burnout, and emphasize provider learning and commitment to teamwork. We encourage provider champions for new initiatives and grants, host monthly CME accredited education sessions, foster involvement with professional school students and have a growing community-based research department. We practice holistic, team-based medicine.
Urban Health Plan's mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary, and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. We are looking for capable, energetic, passionate physicians, looking to work in an environment that fosters patient-centered, holistic, quality medical care, in a practice setting that encourages innovation, creativity, learning, and growth. We are innovative, creative, and continuously improving.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician to provide medical care in our OB and Gyn departments. The OB/GYN physician will work with our team to treat, prevent and/or diagnose illness, disease, or injury. The physician will examine or conduct tests to provide information on medical status, analyze records, reports, test results, and/or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient, prescribe/administer treatment, therapy, medication. The physician will also focus on explaining procedures and discussing test results on prescribed treatments with patient and advise patients and community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. The physician will perform other job-related duties as required by departmental needs/demands. The physician has the opportunity to participate in deliveries and gyn procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of accredited residency program
- Board Certified
- Valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS
- Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred
BENEFITS
At Urban Health Plan, we value our team and foster a positive, fun work environment! We offer a competitive benefit package that includes:
- Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off including your birthday (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 9 paid holidays)
- Contribution to 401K plan
- Full Benefits - 100% of cost covered for employee, 73.5% covered for family by employer
- Term Life Insurance
- Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA
- Paid continuing medical education
- Flexible schedules
- Relocation Reimbursement
INTRODUCTION
Urban Health Plan is a network of federally qualified community health centers that offers comprehensive, affordable, quality primary and specialty health care. We are located in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan and are accredited by the Joint Commission. At Urban Health Plan (UHP), our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
We provide affordable, comprehensive, quality health care.
Urban Health Plan is about community health. We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients who come through our doors. At UHP, we recognize challenges that face primary care; we strive to be at the forefront of innovative practices and building a supportive environment focusing on associate and provider well-being. We value our providers; we value our patients, and we know that happy providers and happy patients bring forth better outcomes. We are always searching for ways to allow providers to focus on patient care and focus on clinical-care innovation through strong, supportive departments, active clinical leadership, and responsive administration. We are community health.
Providers are not alone; they work as part of a health care team that focuses on optimizing population management with an emphasis on personalized medicine, explores innovative practices including the use of state-of-the-art technology, EMR upgrades and improvements, use of telemedicine, and other practices to improve outcomes and decrease provider burnout, and emphasize provider learning and commitment to teamwork. We encourage provider champions for new initiatives and grants, host monthly CME accredited education sessions, foster involvement with professional school students and have a growing community-based research department. We practice holistic, team-based medicine.
Urban Health Plan's mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary, and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. We are looking for capable, energetic, passionate physicians, looking to work in an environment that fosters patient-centered, holistic, quality medical care, in a practice setting that encourages innovation, creativity, learning, and growth. We are innovative, creative, and continuously improving.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician to provide medical care in our OB and Gyn departments. The OB/GYN physician will work with our team to treat, prevent and/or diagnose illness, disease, or injury. The physician will examine or conduct tests to provide information on medical status, analyze records, reports, test results, and/or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient, prescribe/administer treatment, therapy, medication. The physician will also focus on explaining procedures and discussing test results on prescribed treatments with patient and advise patients and community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. The physician will perform other job-related duties as required by departmental needs/demands. The physician has the opportunity to participate in deliveries and gyn procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of accredited residency program
- Board Certified
- Valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS
- Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred
BENEFITS
At Urban Health Plan, we value our team and foster a positive, fun work environment! We offer a competitive benefit package that includes:
- Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off including your birthday (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 9 paid holidays)
- Contribution to 401K plan
- Full Benefits - 100% of cost covered for employee, 73.5% covered for family by employer
- Term Life Insurance
- Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA
- Paid continuing medical education
- Flexible schedules
- Relocation Reimbursement
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in 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.
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.
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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.
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