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Pediatric surgeon roles require board eligibility or certification, a completed fellowship, and an employer willing to sponsor H-1B visa after OPT. STEM OPT extension doesn't apply here, so your 12-month OPT window drives the hiring timeline. Academic medical centers and children's hospitals are your most realistic sponsorship targets.
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Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Our group is expanding to nine physicians, creating an opportunity to help shape the division's clinical identity and subspecialty depth.
The group provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care across spine and spinal deformity, limb deformity and reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, cerebral palsy and neuro-orthopedics, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, and foot and ankle. Treatment capabilities include early-onset scoliosis management with casting and MAGEC rods, minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, and pre-participation examinations for young athletes.
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
- Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
- Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of 401k 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. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Job Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, treat, and manage muscle, skeletal, or bone conditions.
- Participate in call and call-related trauma surgical management
- Order or perform medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
- Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations.
- Perform and record history and physical examinations.
- Evaluate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Perform surgical or noninvasive procedures and create postoperative-care plans.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Minimum Requirements:
- Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start
- Licensure - Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
- Experience - No prior experience required; New graduate considered
- Education - For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing; For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Payer 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:
- Experience: 1 year experience in pediatric orthopedics
About Inova Children’s
Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children’s hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children’s hospital provides advanced care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children’s offers some of the region’s largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology, gastroenterology and pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.
- Level 1 Trauma Care
- 108-Bed Level IV NICU
- Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit
- Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
- Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit
- Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU
- Pediatric Emergency Department
- Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab
INTRODUCTION
Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Our group is expanding to nine physicians, creating an opportunity to help shape the division's clinical identity and subspecialty depth.
The group provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care across spine and spinal deformity, limb deformity and reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, cerebral palsy and neuro-orthopedics, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, and foot and ankle. Treatment capabilities include early-onset scoliosis management with casting and MAGEC rods, minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, and pre-participation examinations for young athletes.
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
- Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
- Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of 401k 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. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Job Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, treat, and manage muscle, skeletal, or bone conditions.
- Participate in call and call-related trauma surgical management
- Order or perform medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
- Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations.
- Perform and record history and physical examinations.
- Evaluate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Perform surgical or noninvasive procedures and create postoperative-care plans.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Minimum Requirements:
- Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start
- Licensure - Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
- Experience - No prior experience required; New graduate considered
- Education - For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing; For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Payer 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:
- Experience: 1 year experience in pediatric orthopedics
About Inova Children’s
Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children’s hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children’s hospital provides advanced care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children’s offers some of the region’s largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology, gastroenterology and pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.
- Level 1 Trauma Care
- 108-Bed Level IV NICU
- Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit
- Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
- Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit
- Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU
- Pediatric Emergency Department
- Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Pediatric Surgeon
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for residency and fellowship licensure in the U.S. Confirm it's active and matches your legal name before submitting applications, since discrepancies delay credentialing and push back your OPT start date.
Target children's hospitals with GME programs
Academic children's hospitals that run graduate medical education programs file H-1B petitions routinely and have dedicated immigration teams. Prioritize institutions with active cap-exempt status, which lets them file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery window.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing contracts
Your OPT EAD requires your employer to be E-Verify enrolled. Ask the hospital's HR department for their E-Verify company ID before you countersign any offer letter, not after, to avoid authorization gaps at your start date.
Time your fellowship match around OPT expiration
Pediatric surgery fellowships run 12 to 24 months. Map your fellowship end date against your OPT expiration early. If the gap is under 60 days, your employer needs to file an H-1B petition before your EAD expires or you lose work authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to track employer H-1B filing history
Not every hospital publishes its sponsorship track record upfront. Use Migrate Mate to identify which academic medical centers have consistent H-1B petition histories for physician roles before you invest time in an application.
Request a J-1 waiver review if your visa history requires it
If you completed residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa, the two-year home residency requirement blocks H-1B transition. DOL and USCIS both process Conrad 30 waivers for physicians in underserved areas, and some children's hospitals in those areas actively recruit waiver-eligible candidates.
Pediatric Surgeon OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a pediatric surgeon on OPT before my H-1B is approved?
Yes, if your OPT EAD is valid and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you can work during the period your H-1B petition is pending. Your employer should file before your EAD expires to trigger cap-gap protection if needed. Academic medical centers with cap-exempt status can file outside the lottery cycle, which gives more flexibility on timing.
Does STEM OPT apply to pediatric surgery roles?
No. STEM OPT extension requires your degree to be on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, which covers science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Medical degrees, including those leading to surgical specialties, are not on that list. You have a standard 12-month OPT window, which means your employer needs to move quickly on H-1B filing.
Which employer types are most likely to sponsor H-1B for pediatric surgeons?
Academic medical centers, children's hospitals affiliated with universities, and nonprofit hospital systems are your strongest options. Many qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers under INA Section 214(g)(5), meaning they can file petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. You can browse employers with verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate before applying.
What happens if my OPT expires before my fellowship program ends?
If your OPT EAD expires mid-fellowship, you lose authorization to work unless your employer has filed for a change of status or an H-1B petition is in process. Some J-1 visa physicians in this situation use their J-1 sponsoring institution to bridge the gap. Planning your OPT end date against your fellowship contract length at the offer stage prevents this problem.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect pediatric surgeon hiring on OPT?
During OPT itself, there's no DOL prevailing wage requirement tied to your EAD. The prevailing wage requirement becomes relevant when your employer files the Labor Condition Application as part of your H-1B petition. You can look up the prevailing wage for your role and location using the OFLC Wage Search to understand what the employer will need to certify before filing.