OPT Physician Jobs
Physician roles on OPT are relatively rare, as most clinical positions require a medical license and ECFMG certification that take years to obtain. F-1 students in medical residency or research-track programs should confirm their OPT end date aligns with licensing timelines and explore STEM OPT extension eligibility if their program qualifies.
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Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Overview:
Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process.
Responsibilities:
- Assessments of patients are accurate, consistently performed and completed efficiently.
- Accurate documentation of continuum of care.
- Consistently demonstrates safe and accurate technical skills.
- Demonstrates competency in the performance of all procedures routinely performed in the office.
- Routinely demonstrates proper technique in operating all office/medical equipment.
- Triaging of patients is accurate and complies with instructions rendered by provider.
- Demonstrates competency in providing quality patient care.
- Accurately follows provider directions.
- Handles all specimens using proper technique.
- Correctly labels and processes specimens.
- Insures proper preparation of specimens for lab courier transfer to Lab.
- Conscious of biohazard safety as it relates to the job; manual delivery of specimens to lab, changing of gloves between patients.
- Handles specimens using proper techniques, correctly labels for transfer to lab.
- Routinely performs all nursing duties using appropriate PPE and in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Performs all job duties within the scope of practice and the organization's policies/procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year L.P.N./R.N. experience, preferably in a Doctors Office.
Competencies Skills:
Essential:
- Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
- Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
- Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
- Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
- Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Credentials:
Essential:
- RN - Registered Nurse
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS - Basic Life Saving certification (American Heart Association)
Education:
Essential:
- LPN program graduate
Entry: USD $23.67/Hr.
Max: USD $36.69/Hr.
Why Beebe?:
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Overview:
Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process.
Responsibilities:
- Assessments of patients are accurate, consistently performed and completed efficiently.
- Accurate documentation of continuum of care.
- Consistently demonstrates safe and accurate technical skills.
- Demonstrates competency in the performance of all procedures routinely performed in the office.
- Routinely demonstrates proper technique in operating all office/medical equipment.
- Triaging of patients is accurate and complies with instructions rendered by provider.
- Demonstrates competency in providing quality patient care.
- Accurately follows provider directions.
- Handles all specimens using proper technique.
- Correctly labels and processes specimens.
- Insures proper preparation of specimens for lab courier transfer to Lab.
- Conscious of biohazard safety as it relates to the job; manual delivery of specimens to lab, changing of gloves between patients.
- Handles specimens using proper techniques, correctly labels for transfer to lab.
- Routinely performs all nursing duties using appropriate PPE and in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Performs all job duties within the scope of practice and the organization's policies/procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year L.P.N./R.N. experience, preferably in a Doctors Office.
Competencies Skills:
Essential:
- Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
- Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
- Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
- Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
- Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Credentials:
Essential:
- RN - Registered Nurse
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS - Basic Life Saving certification (American Heart Association)
Education:
Essential:
- LPN program graduate
Entry: USD $23.67/Hr.
Max: USD $36.69/Hr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Physician
Confirm your OPT timeline against licensing requirements
Medical licensing takes time. Check that your OPT authorization period, including any STEM extension, covers the full credentialing window before accepting a position or signing an employment agreement with a hospital or practice.
Target research and non-clinical physician roles first
Clinical attending roles typically require a full medical license, which most OPT students won't have yet. Research physician, medical scientist, and clinical research associate positions are more accessible and commonly available during OPT.
Verify that your program qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
Physician programs with a STEM classification, such as physician scientist or biomedical research tracks, may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO before counting on that extra time.
Understand the ECFMG certification path and its OPT implications
International medical graduates must obtain ECFMG certification before entering residency. If you're pursuing this route, map out the certification timeline carefully and confirm your OPT status will remain valid throughout the process.
Pursue academic medical centers over private practices
Academic medical centers at major universities frequently sponsor H-1B visas and are more experienced with immigration processes than private practices. These institutions are far more likely to support your transition from OPT to long-term work authorization.
Discuss visa sponsorship intent before accepting a residency match
Residency programs vary widely in their willingness to sponsor visas after OPT expires. Raise the H-1B sponsorship question during interviews, not after matching, so you have clarity on long-term authorization before committing.
Physician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Physician on OPT?
It depends on the role. Clinical attending positions require a state medical license and, for international graduates, ECFMG certification, which most F-1 students won't have completed during OPT. Research physician roles, clinical research positions, and physician scientist roles at academic institutions are more realistic options during your OPT period.
Does a Physician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree program has a designated STEM CIP code. Standard MD programs do not qualify, but physician scientist programs, biomedical research doctorates, or combined MD-PhD programs with a STEM classification may. Confirm your program's CIP code with your Designated School Official before assuming you qualify for the 24-month extension.
How do I find Physician jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job searches don't filter for OPT eligibility, which wastes time on roles that won't consider candidates requiring work authorization. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lets you browse physician and medical research roles from employers open to sponsoring or hiring on OPT, saving you from applying blindly.
Which types of employers are most likely to hire Physicians on OPT?
Academic medical centers, NIH-affiliated research institutions, and large health systems with established immigration programs are the most likely to hire on OPT and sponsor H-1B visas afterward. Private practices rarely have the infrastructure to support work authorization processes. Federal employer positions and VA hospitals may have separate restrictions for non-citizen applicants.
What happens to my OPT if my medical residency start date is delayed?
OPT has strict unemployment limits of 90 days total, or 150 days on a STEM extension. If your residency start is delayed due to licensing or match timing, you risk exceeding that unemployment window. Report any employment gaps to your DSO immediately and document the situation, since unaddressed gaps can result in a status violation.