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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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Get Access To All JobsAs Inova Health System expands our Women’s Health services, we are seeking a dynamic OB/GYN Physician to join our team in Woodbridge, Virginia! This is Inova's newest OB/GYN practice and opened its doors full-time in December 2025. This role will be full-time. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available. Inova Women’s Services has one of the largest obstetric programs in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area with more than 10,000 births at Inova Women’s Hospital, and a total of more than 20,000 across the entire Inova system. Inova’s Gynecology program is nationally ranked by US News & World Report. We have dedicated operating rooms as well as recovery facilities and have access to the latest clinical trials and state of the art technology. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program, opportunities for Sign On/Retention/Relocation
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
- CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
- Additional Benefits: licensure and DEA reimbursement
OB/GYN Physician Job Responsibilities:
- Physicians in this role function as OB/GYN Generalists
- Inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN practice
- Provide medical care for patients seeking advanced family planning options
- Conduct regular gynecologic exams
- Provide prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care
- Manage high risk OB patients and/or consults with Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Manage labor and delivery processes
- Diagnose and treat gynecologic conditions
- Maintains a consultative relationship with multidisciplinary team
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution. Board eligible or board certified in OB/GYN.
- Experience: successful completion of Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program.
- Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
- Payor Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: board certification in OB/GYN is preferred.
- Experience: two or more years of experience after residency is strongly preferred.
Position Details:
- Office Location: 14605 Potomac Branch Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191
- Hospital Location: Inova Alexandria Hospital – 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 - NEW location opening 2028: Future Inova Alexandria Hospital at the former Landmark Mall location | Inova
- Schedule: full-time
About Inova Alexandria Hospital:
- Antenatal Testing Center on site
- 24/7 in-house anesthesiology
- Level III NICU on site
- Magnet hospital for nursing
- 13 labor and delivery beds, 3 c-section suites
- "A" from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade
- Inova’s Eastern Region is expanding! Inova Alexandria Hospital’s childbirth services will be moving to a brand new, state of the art location in 2028.
As Inova Health System expands our Women’s Health services, we are seeking a dynamic OB/GYN Physician to join our team in Woodbridge, Virginia! This is Inova's newest OB/GYN practice and opened its doors full-time in December 2025. This role will be full-time. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available. Inova Women’s Services has one of the largest obstetric programs in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area with more than 10,000 births at Inova Women’s Hospital, and a total of more than 20,000 across the entire Inova system. Inova’s Gynecology program is nationally ranked by US News & World Report. We have dedicated operating rooms as well as recovery facilities and have access to the latest clinical trials and state of the art technology. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program, opportunities for Sign On/Retention/Relocation
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
- CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
- Additional Benefits: licensure and DEA reimbursement
OB/GYN Physician Job Responsibilities:
- Physicians in this role function as OB/GYN Generalists
- Inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN practice
- Provide medical care for patients seeking advanced family planning options
- Conduct regular gynecologic exams
- Provide prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care
- Manage high risk OB patients and/or consults with Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Manage labor and delivery processes
- Diagnose and treat gynecologic conditions
- Maintains a consultative relationship with multidisciplinary team
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution. Board eligible or board certified in OB/GYN.
- Experience: successful completion of Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program.
- Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
- Payor Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: board certification in OB/GYN is preferred.
- Experience: two or more years of experience after residency is strongly preferred.
Position Details:
- Office Location: 14605 Potomac Branch Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191
- Hospital Location: Inova Alexandria Hospital – 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 - NEW location opening 2028: Future Inova Alexandria Hospital at the former Landmark Mall location | Inova
- Schedule: full-time
About Inova Alexandria Hospital:
- Antenatal Testing Center on site
- 24/7 in-house anesthesiology
- Level III NICU on site
- Magnet hospital for nursing
- 13 labor and delivery beds, 3 c-section suites
- "A" from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade
- Inova’s Eastern Region is expanding! Inova Alexandria Hospital’s childbirth services will be moving to a brand new, state of the art location in 2028.
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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.