OPT Oncologist Jobs
Oncologist jobs on OPT are available through academic medical centers, cancer research hospitals, and health systems that regularly sponsor physicians. Most OPT oncologists work under STEM OPT extensions tied to research-intensive residency or fellowship programs, giving you up to three years of authorized training before H-1B visa filing.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10093 Oncology
Pay Range
$150,000.00 - $450,000.00
The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
- Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 0 years (Required)
REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
- Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
- Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center (Required)
- Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required)
- Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred)
FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Commitment to World Class Care
- Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
- Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
- Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership.
- Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
- Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
- Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.
Commitment to Advocacy
- Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
- Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being.
- Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
- Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being.
Commitment to Research
- Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
- Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
- Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
- Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.
Commitment to Education
- Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
- Participate as appropriate in hospital/university –wide educational programs.
- Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
- Provide timely feedback to trainees.
- Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
- Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
Commitment to Quality & Compliance
- Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
- Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
- Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
- Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
INTRODUCTION
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10093 Oncology
Pay Range
$150,000.00 - $450,000.00
The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
- Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 0 years (Required)
REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
- Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
- Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center (Required)
- Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required)
- Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred)
FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Commitment to World Class Care
- Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
- Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
- Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership.
- Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
- Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
- Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.
Commitment to Advocacy
- Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
- Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being.
- Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
- Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being.
Commitment to Research
- Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
- Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
- Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
- Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.
Commitment to Education
- Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
- Participate as appropriate in hospital/university –wide educational programs.
- Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
- Provide timely feedback to trainees.
- Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
- Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
Commitment to Quality & Compliance
- Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
- Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
- Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
- Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Oncologist
Target NCI-designated cancer centers
National Cancer Institute-designated centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson have dedicated international physician pipelines and established H-1B visa sponsorship processes. They hire OPT oncologists more consistently than community hospitals or private practices.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility through your program
Many oncology fellowships qualify for STEM OPT extension if the program's CIP code falls under biological or medical sciences. Verify your classification with your DSO before accepting a position so you understand your full authorized work window.
Align your fellowship timing with the H-1B cap
Oncology fellowships typically run three years. Plan your start date so your OPT authorization covers at least one H-1B lottery cycle, ideally two. Fellowship directors at academic centers understand this timeline and can structure offers accordingly.
Ask about GME-level sponsorship policies upfront
Graduate Medical Education offices, not department chairs, typically own sponsorship decisions. Ask specifically whether the GME office sponsors H-1B for fellows on OPT before signing your agreement. Some institutions sponsor selectively by subspecialty or research funding status.
Prioritize roles with research components
Oncology positions with a defined research or academic component are more likely to qualify for STEM OPT and carry stronger sponsorship precedent. Translational research, clinical trials work, and tumor biology roles typically have stronger institutional support for international physicians.
Get sponsorship commitments documented before you start
Verbal assurances from program directors are not binding. Request written confirmation that the institution will sponsor your H-1B before your OPT expires. Immigration attorneys at the institution can clarify what a formal commitment looks like in your specific fellowship contract.
Oncologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an oncologist on OPT without an H-1B sponsor lined up?
Yes, you can begin working as an oncologist on OPT without an H-1B sponsor confirmed, but it carries real risk. OPT authorization is temporary, and oncology training timelines are long. Most fellows start identifying sponsoring institutions during their first or second year so there's no gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation. STEM OPT gives you up to 36 months total if your program qualifies, which provides a meaningful runway.
Do oncology fellowships typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers sponsor H-1B for oncology fellows at a much higher rate than community or private practice settings. Sponsorship is handled through the Graduate Medical Education office, not the department directly. Fellowships embedded in large research hospitals, where grant funding partially supports physician salaries, tend to have the most straightforward sponsorship processes. Confirm with the GME office specifically, not just your fellowship director.
Does my oncology fellowship qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the CIP code your degree program used when you were enrolled. If your medical degree or related graduate program falls under biological sciences, biomedical sciences, or a qualifying STEM category, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months. Your Designated School Official can confirm whether your degree qualifies. Not all MD programs are automatically STEM-designated, so check before assuming the full 36 months are available.
What happens to my OPT status if my oncology fellowship ends before my H-1B is approved?
If your OPT expires before your H-1B is approved and activated, you lose work authorization and must stop practicing. The H-1B cap-gap rule protects F-1 students whose OPT expires between April 1 and October 1 if a timely H-1B petition was filed on their behalf. Outside that window, a gap in status is possible. Planning your fellowship end date and H-1B filing timeline together with your employer's immigration attorney is the safest approach.
Where can I find oncologist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters oncologist roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support your visa status. Academic medical centers and research hospitals list fellowship and attending physician openings that include OPT and H-1B sponsorship details. Searching Migrate Mate early in your fellowship, before your authorization window closes, gives you the most options and negotiating leverage.