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Obstetrician roles on OPT require ACGME-accredited residency completion and state medical licensure, both of which take time to coordinate with your OPT timeline. Most positions are employer-sponsored through academic medical centers or hospital systems that regularly file H-1B visa petitions, making them strong targets for OPT-to-H-1B transitions.
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For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.
Job purpose
The Obstetrician Gynecologist is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven women’s health service that provides high-quality, patient centered, full-scope (inpatient and outpatient) care in a community health center model in partnership with a pre-eminent academic medical center.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Site Medical Director, the physician’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver full-scope OB/GYN care, including prenatal, labor & delivery, and postpartum services
- Shared call with a supportive and collegial provider team
- Established referral network and strong patient volume
- Access to modern facilities and state-of-the-art surgical suites
- Opportunities for mentorship, and professional growth
- Teaching opportunities with voluntary faculty appointment at Yale School of Medicine (YSM)
- Provides care of and management of the essentially normal uterus-bearing individual throughout the reproductive cycle. This may include care of the normal newborn as well as the peri and post-menopausal individual
- Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary
- Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others test in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner
- Confers with other clinicians, patients’ families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate
- Refers those cases which require high risk or specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care
- Maintains accurate medical records and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients
- Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams
- Participates in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care
- Performs other necessary duties as required by the FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality service and health care
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
- Board certified or board eligible (if eligible, required within 1st year of employment)
- At least one year of experience practicing full-scope obstetrics and gynecology, ideally with delivery privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital, or ability to obtain said privileges
- Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Physician/Surgeon
- Ability and willingness to serve on the active medical staff of the hospitals used by FHCHC
- Qualified in Basic Life Support [required]
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Experience in a full scope practice
- Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to patients and other staff
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
Direct Reports None
What we offer:
- Major medical, dental and vision
- Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- And much more…
Salary: $240,000.00 (Commensurate with qualifications and Experience)
You may qualify for loan forgiveness and repayment programs through HRSA for working in a Federally Qualified health Center. Please see link for more information: Health Resources and Services Administration | HRSA
American with Disabilities Requirements:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Fair Haven Community Health Care
For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.
Job purpose
The Obstetrician Gynecologist is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven women’s health service that provides high-quality, patient centered, full-scope (inpatient and outpatient) care in a community health center model in partnership with a pre-eminent academic medical center.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Site Medical Director, the physician’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver full-scope OB/GYN care, including prenatal, labor & delivery, and postpartum services
- Shared call with a supportive and collegial provider team
- Established referral network and strong patient volume
- Access to modern facilities and state-of-the-art surgical suites
- Opportunities for mentorship, and professional growth
- Teaching opportunities with voluntary faculty appointment at Yale School of Medicine (YSM)
- Provides care of and management of the essentially normal uterus-bearing individual throughout the reproductive cycle. This may include care of the normal newborn as well as the peri and post-menopausal individual
- Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary
- Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others test in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner
- Confers with other clinicians, patients’ families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate
- Refers those cases which require high risk or specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care
- Maintains accurate medical records and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients
- Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams
- Participates in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care
- Performs other necessary duties as required by the FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality service and health care
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
- Board certified or board eligible (if eligible, required within 1st year of employment)
- At least one year of experience practicing full-scope obstetrics and gynecology, ideally with delivery privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital, or ability to obtain said privileges
- Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Physician/Surgeon
- Ability and willingness to serve on the active medical staff of the hospitals used by FHCHC
- Qualified in Basic Life Support [required]
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Experience in a full scope practice
- Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to patients and other staff
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
Direct Reports None
What we offer:
- Major medical, dental and vision
- Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- And much more…
Salary: $240,000.00 (Commensurate with qualifications and Experience)
You may qualify for loan forgiveness and repayment programs through HRSA for working in a Federally Qualified health Center. Please see link for more information: Health Resources and Services Administration | HRSA
American with Disabilities Requirements:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Obstetrician
Target academic medical centers first
Academic medical centers and university hospital systems file H-1B visa petitions regularly and have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. They're more likely to hire OPT physicians than independent private practices with no prior sponsorship experience.
Confirm your OPT end date before residency starts
Obstetrics residencies run four years. Verify your OPT expiration date against your program start date and confirm your employer will initiate H-1B sponsorship before your authorization lapses. Starting residency with insufficient OPT time remaining creates serious work authorization gaps.
Apply for STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your medical degree or related STEM program qualifies under the DHS STEM list, apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension well before your initial OPT expires. This gives you significantly more runway during residency and H-1B sponsorship timelines.
Verify state licensing timelines against your OPT window
State medical licenses can take three to six months to process. Start your application immediately after matching. Delays in licensure can push back your employment start date and eat into your OPT authorization period before you've worked a single shift.
Raise sponsorship directly during Match and contract negotiations
Residency program coordinators and GME offices handle OPT and visa sponsorship routinely at major institutions. Ask explicitly whether the program sponsors H-1B visas and which immigration law firm they work with, so you know what support you'll receive before signing.
Understand cap-exempt H-1B eligibility for your role
Hospital systems affiliated with nonprofit research institutions or universities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file your H-1B petition at any time of year, not just during the April lottery window, giving you far more scheduling flexibility.
Obstetrician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Obstetrician in the U.S. on OPT?
Yes, but with significant prerequisites. You must have completed an ACGME-accredited OB-GYN residency, obtained a valid state medical license, and passed the required USMLE steps before practicing independently. OPT authorization covers employment in your field of study, so your degree program must directly relate to your clinical role.
How does H-1B sponsorship work for OPT Obstetricians?
Most hospitals initiate H-1B sponsorship before your OPT expires. Academic medical centers and nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities often qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery. Cap-subject employers must file during the April registration window, so timing your OPT start and end dates around that cycle matters. Confirm your employer's cap status early.
Where can I find Obstetrician jobs that support OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Obstetrician positions from employers experienced with OPT and visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through listings from employers who've never navigated the process. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves time and helps you focus your applications on programs and hospital systems most likely to support your immigration status through residency and beyond.
Does my OPT cover fellowship training after residency?
OPT is tied to your degree program and has a fixed duration. If you completed your qualifying degree before residency, your OPT clock started then. Fellowship positions would require separate work authorization, typically an H-1B visa. If your OPT has already expired by fellowship start, you'll need your institution to sponsor your visa before the fellowship begins.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my residency program is delayed or I take a leave of absence?
OPT requires maintaining valid employment in your field. A leave of absence that exceeds the allowed unemployment threshold (90 days for standard OPT, 150 days for STEM OPT) can jeopardize your authorization. Notify your Designated School Official immediately if your employment situation changes and document any leave with supporting medical or institutional paperwork to protect your status.