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Physiatrist jobs on OPT are available at rehabilitation hospitals, academic medical centers, and outpatient clinics across the U.S. Most positions require completing a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation, which typically means your OPT timeline aligns with post-residency job searches. STEM OPT extension does not apply to MD-level clinical roles.
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Position Details
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Physical Medicine and Rehab
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir
Posting #: 970000
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, compassionate and collegial Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician to join the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The Division of PM&R, a key division within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, is comprised of an expert team of fellowship-trained pediatric PM&R physicians and nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, allowing children to achieve their optimal level of independence. The ideal candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and strong interest in program development, specifically growth of inpatient and outpatient programs as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand services and capability. Clinical work includes the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult service, outpatient physiatry clinic and other multidisciplinary clinics. The Division is actively involved in injection therapy management for spasticity and dystonia in a variety of settings as well as multidisciplinary surgical management including SDR/ITB/DBS. Opportunities available for clinical expansion in EMG/NCV. Educational/teaching involvement with the Honor Health PM&R residency program in Phoenix as well as pediatric, neurology, and palliative care training programs.
Highlights of PM&R Division
* The only dedicated acute pediatric and adolescent inpatient rehabilitation program and the only fellowship trained pediatric PM&R staff in the state of Arizona and in the contiguous regions.
* 12 bed CARF accredited inpatient unit with private rooms, ventilator capability, and contiguous therapy gym and private therapy treatment room spaces
* Up to date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists
* Onsite school program, psychology, neuropsychology, pet and music therapy support services
* Gait lab
* Strong interdisciplinary environment
* Opportunities for pediatric and PM&R resident education, medical student and fellow rotations
* Ability to seek faculty status at University of Arizona, Arizona State, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton
* Clinical research opportunities and institutional research support
* Part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s and a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
* Administrative opportunities for the neuroscience institute, hospital level, and University of Arizona College of Medicine committee membership as well as opportunities for leadership within the Division, the PM&R residency program, and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Staff
For application, please contact: David Blaha (dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com) Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s Hospital
The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.
Position Duties
* Patient Care Services
* Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
* Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
* Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
* Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
* Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
* Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
* Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
* Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
* Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine
- Divisional Responsibilities
- Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
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Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
- Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
- Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
- Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
- Support programmatic growth of division
- Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
-
Professionalism
- Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
- Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
-
Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
-
Other activities
- Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
- Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
- Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
* We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
* MD or DO degree.
Special Skills
The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients.
The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
* The ability to work well under pressure.
Additional Requirements
Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty.
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician - Physiatrist
Apply! Apply!
Position Details
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Physical Medicine and Rehab
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir
Posting #: 970000
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, compassionate and collegial Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician to join the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The Division of PM&R, a key division within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, is comprised of an expert team of fellowship-trained pediatric PM&R physicians and nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, allowing children to achieve their optimal level of independence. The ideal candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and strong interest in program development, specifically growth of inpatient and outpatient programs as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand services and capability. Clinical work includes the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult service, outpatient physiatry clinic and other multidisciplinary clinics. The Division is actively involved in injection therapy management for spasticity and dystonia in a variety of settings as well as multidisciplinary surgical management including SDR/ITB/DBS. Opportunities available for clinical expansion in EMG/NCV. Educational/teaching involvement with the Honor Health PM&R residency program in Phoenix as well as pediatric, neurology, and palliative care training programs.
Highlights of PM&R Division
* The only dedicated acute pediatric and adolescent inpatient rehabilitation program and the only fellowship trained pediatric PM&R staff in the state of Arizona and in the contiguous regions.
* 12 bed CARF accredited inpatient unit with private rooms, ventilator capability, and contiguous therapy gym and private therapy treatment room spaces
* Up to date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists
* Onsite school program, psychology, neuropsychology, pet and music therapy support services
* Gait lab
* Strong interdisciplinary environment
* Opportunities for pediatric and PM&R resident education, medical student and fellow rotations
* Ability to seek faculty status at University of Arizona, Arizona State, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton
* Clinical research opportunities and institutional research support
* Part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s and a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
* Administrative opportunities for the neuroscience institute, hospital level, and University of Arizona College of Medicine committee membership as well as opportunities for leadership within the Division, the PM&R residency program, and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Staff
For application, please contact: David Blaha (dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com) Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s Hospital
The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.
Position Duties
* Patient Care Services
* Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
* Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
* Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
* Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
* Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
* Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
* Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
* Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
* Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine
- Divisional Responsibilities
- Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
-
Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
- Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
- Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
- Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
- Support programmatic growth of division
- Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
-
Professionalism
- Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
- Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
-
Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
-
Other activities
- Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
- Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
- Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
* We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
* MD or DO degree.
Special Skills
The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients.
The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
* The ability to work well under pressure.
Additional Requirements
Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty.
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Physiatrist
Confirm your OPT authorization covers clinical work
Physiatrist roles involve direct patient care, which is covered under standard OPT. Confirm your EAD lists your employer's field correctly and that your DSO has your employment reported in SEVIS before your start date.
Prioritize employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Academic medical centers and large rehabilitation hospital networks sponsor H-1B visa petitions far more reliably than independent private practices. Target institutions with established international physician hiring pipelines to maximize your chances of long-term sponsorship.
Align your OPT end date with residency completion
Most physiatrists enter the job market after completing a four-year residency. Map your OPT authorization window against your residency graduation date early so you avoid gaps between training completion and authorized employment start.
Ask about J-1 waiver programs during interviews
Many physiatrists on J-1 visas pursue Conrad 30 or federal agency waivers. If you trained on J-1, this path may actually be more viable than H-1B. Ask hiring coordinators whether the institution has sponsored J-1 waiver candidates before.
Get your credentials verified before interviewing
Physiatrist roles require state medical licensure and board certification pathways. Start the ECFMG certification and state medical board processes early. Employers will want confirmation you can be licensed in their state before extending an offer.
Negotiate your start date around OPT processing time
EAD cards can take two to three months to process. Build this into your offer negotiations so your employment start date falls after your EAD arrives. Starting before your card is in hand puts you out of status.
Physiatrist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a physiatrist on OPT without H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, for the duration of your OPT period. Your EAD authorizes you to work as a physiatrist in a role directly related to your degree field, typically physical medicine and rehabilitation or a related medical discipline. However, OPT is temporary. Most positions require transitioning to H-1B or another long-term visa category, so employers who actively sponsor are essential to target from the start.
Does STEM OPT extension apply to physiatrist roles?
No. The STEM OPT 24-month extension applies only to graduates of STEM-designated degree programs. MD and DO degrees are not on the STEM designated degree program list. Physiatrists on F-1 OPT are limited to the standard 12-month authorization period, making early H-1B employer identification critical given the tight timeline.
Where can I find physiatrist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students and filters for employers with visa sponsorship history. Academic medical centers affiliated with universities, large rehabilitation systems like TIRR Memorial Hermann and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and VA medical facilities are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for physiatrist positions.
How does my residency training affect my OPT eligibility as a physiatrist?
If you completed your residency on a J-1 or H-1B visa, you may not have OPT remaining. OPT must be authorized from your F-1 program, and most international medical graduates complete residency on J-1 rather than F-1. If you did maintain F-1 status through a qualifying U.S. degree program and never used OPT, you may still be eligible. Confirm your status with your DSO immediately.
What visa typically comes after OPT for physiatrists?
H-1B is the most common transition for physiatrists in private and academic settings. Physicians in underserved areas may be eligible for J-1 Conrad 30 waivers or National Interest Waivers through the EB-2 green card category, which can bypass the H-1B lottery entirely. O-1A is another option for physiatrists with recognized clinical or research achievements. Your employer's immigration counsel should advise on the best pathway.