OPT Obstetrician Jobs
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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Under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Obstetrician/Gynecologist is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of female genital, urinary and rectal organs. Expected to treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Obstetrician/Gynecologist is responsible for performing the following duties:
- Examines patient to determine medical problem, utilizing physical findings, diagnostic images, laboratory test results, and patient’s statements as diagnostic aids.
- Discusses problem(s) with patient, and prescribes medication and exercise or hygiene regimen, or performs surgery as needed to correct malfunctions or remove diseased organ.
- Determines need for modified diet and physical activities, and recommends plan.
- Periodically examines patient, prescribes medication or surgery, if indicated.
- Delivers infant, and cares for mother for prescribed period of time following childbirth.
- Performs cesarean section or other surgical procedure as needed to preserve patient’s health and deliver infant safely.
- May treat patients for diseases of generative organs.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of medicine and licensed to practice medicine in the State of California, by the California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
- Current DEA License required.
- Because of the indigent and migrant types of patients seen by Clinicas, the ability to speak both Spanish and English is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $300,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
JOB OBJECTIVE
Under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Obstetrician/Gynecologist is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of female genital, urinary and rectal organs. Expected to treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Obstetrician/Gynecologist is responsible for performing the following duties:
- Examines patient to determine medical problem, utilizing physical findings, diagnostic images, laboratory test results, and patient’s statements as diagnostic aids.
- Discusses problem(s) with patient, and prescribes medication and exercise or hygiene regimen, or performs surgery as needed to correct malfunctions or remove diseased organ.
- Determines need for modified diet and physical activities, and recommends plan.
- Periodically examines patient, prescribes medication or surgery, if indicated.
- Delivers infant, and cares for mother for prescribed period of time following childbirth.
- Performs cesarean section or other surgical procedure as needed to preserve patient’s health and deliver infant safely.
- May treat patients for diseases of generative organs.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of medicine and licensed to practice medicine in the State of California, by the California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
- Current DEA License required.
- Because of the indigent and migrant types of patients seen by Clinicas, the ability to speak both Spanish and English is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $300,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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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.