OPT Pediatric Neurosurgeon Jobs
Pediatric neurosurgeon roles are among the most specialized positions in medicine, and most residency and fellowship programs actively sponsor OPT and H-1B visas. Your F-1 OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization, with STEM OPT extension unlikely to apply given the MD pathway.
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MaineHealth Neurosurgery & Spine is currently seeking a BC/BE, fellowship-trained Endovascular Neurosurgeon to join our team-based practice. The ideal candidate has a strong background in general neurosurgery in addition to advanced endovascular training. A clinical focus on cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, including both elective and emergent interventions, is ideal. As an attending physician at MaineHealth Neurosurgery & Spine, research is encouraged and supported as interests develop.
The Position:
- Join a dynamic, high-volume practice with a strong clinical focus on cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, including aneurysms, AVMs, stroke intervention, and complex vascular pathology. Supporting other services to include tumor and skull base surgery, functional neurosurgery, complex spine, and pediatric neurosurgery.
- Work alongside nine neurosurgeons, including cerebrovascular and spine specialists, and a multidisciplinary team of physiatrists, osteopaths, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and nurses.
- 24/7 in-house coverage provided by Advanced Practice Professionals.
- Shared call responsibilities: 1:3 endovascular call, 1:8 neurosurgery call.
- Ready access to CT, MRI, and advanced angiographic capabilities 24/7.
- Dedicated Neurocritical Care team provides 24/7 coverage at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland.
- MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is licensed for 700 beds and is Maine’s largest medical center.
- Home to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, Maine’s only dedicated children’s hospital—a 116-bed tertiary care pediatric facility.
- The hospital is Maine’s only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center.
- Neurosurgery & Spine is part of the Neuroscience Service Line, a regional center of excellence in neurosciences.
Desired Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship.
- Strong foundation in general neurosurgery.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Ideally 4-10 years out of residency, but recent graduates will be considered.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
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MaineHealth Neurosurgery & Spine is currently seeking a BC/BE, fellowship-trained Endovascular Neurosurgeon to join our team-based practice. The ideal candidate has a strong background in general neurosurgery in addition to advanced endovascular training. A clinical focus on cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, including both elective and emergent interventions, is ideal. As an attending physician at MaineHealth Neurosurgery & Spine, research is encouraged and supported as interests develop.
The Position:
- Join a dynamic, high-volume practice with a strong clinical focus on cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, including aneurysms, AVMs, stroke intervention, and complex vascular pathology. Supporting other services to include tumor and skull base surgery, functional neurosurgery, complex spine, and pediatric neurosurgery.
- Work alongside nine neurosurgeons, including cerebrovascular and spine specialists, and a multidisciplinary team of physiatrists, osteopaths, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and nurses.
- 24/7 in-house coverage provided by Advanced Practice Professionals.
- Shared call responsibilities: 1:3 endovascular call, 1:8 neurosurgery call.
- Ready access to CT, MRI, and advanced angiographic capabilities 24/7.
- Dedicated Neurocritical Care team provides 24/7 coverage at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland.
- MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is licensed for 700 beds and is Maine’s largest medical center.
- Home to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, Maine’s only dedicated children’s hospital—a 116-bed tertiary care pediatric facility.
- The hospital is Maine’s only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center.
- Neurosurgery & Spine is part of the Neuroscience Service Line, a regional center of excellence in neurosciences.
Desired Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship.
- Strong foundation in general neurosurgery.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Ideally 4-10 years out of residency, but recent graduates will be considered.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Clarify your OPT timeline with HR early
Pediatric neurosurgery fellowships typically last one to two years. Confirm with the program coordinator that your OPT authorization window covers the full appointment period before signing any fellowship contract or accepting an offer.
Understand J-1 versus OPT for clinical training
Many fellowship programs default to J-1 exchange visitor status rather than OPT for international physicians. Ask explicitly whether the program supports OPT, since J-1 carries a two-year home residency requirement that affects your long-term immigration options.
Align your EAD expiration with credentialing timelines
Hospital credentialing for surgical privileges can take 60 to 90 days. Submit your OPT application and EAD renewal as early as USCIS allows to avoid a gap that could delay your start date or interrupt active clinical privileges.
Ask about concurrent H-1B cap-gap coverage
If your OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically. Confirm your program's legal team understands this so your hospital privileges are not unnecessarily interrupted during the transition period.
Document your specialty occupation clearly
Pediatric neurosurgery clearly meets the specialty occupation standard for H-1B purposes, but your employer still needs a well-documented Labor Condition Application. Provide your fellowship completion certificate and board certification pathway documentation to the sponsoring institution's immigration counsel.
Pediatric Neurosurgeon OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a pediatric neurosurgeon on F-1 OPT?
Yes, F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your field of study, which for medical doctors means clinical or research positions aligned with your degree. Pediatric neurosurgery qualifies, provided you hold an MD or equivalent and your Employment Authorization Document is valid before you begin seeing patients.
Do pediatric neurosurgery programs typically sponsor OPT students?
Most accredited pediatric neurosurgery fellowship programs at children's hospitals and academic medical centers do sponsor international trainees, though many default to J-1 exchange visitor status rather than OPT. You should ask each program directly during the application cycle whether they support OPT authorization, since policies vary by institution and their legal counsel's familiarity with F-1 work authorization.
How do I find pediatric neurosurgeon jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, making it easier to identify pediatric neurosurgery and physician roles at institutions open to OPT candidates. Searching on a general job board means manually vetting each employer's sponsorship policy, which is a significant time cost when you're navigating fellowship application deadlines simultaneously.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to pediatric neurosurgeons?
No. The STEM OPT extension is available only to graduates of STEM-designated degree programs, and MD programs are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. Pediatric neurosurgeons on F-1 OPT have 12 months of post-completion authorization. Planning your H-1B petition or J-1 transition before that window closes is essential to maintaining continuous work authorization.
What happens to my OPT if my fellowship start date is delayed?
Your OPT clock runs from the start date on your EAD, regardless of whether you have begun working. If your fellowship start is delayed by credentialing or hospital onboarding, those weeks still count against your 12-month authorization. Contact your Designated School Official immediately if you anticipate a delayed start so they can advise on whether any status adjustments or bridging options are available.