OPT Primary Care Physician Jobs
Primary Care Physician jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or pursue J-1 visa waiver pathways after your work authorization period. Most PCP roles in underserved areas and federally qualified health centers have established sponsorship pipelines, making them practical targets during your OPT window.
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Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights:
- Full-time outpatient position with dedicated support staff
- Well-established team of physicians
- Experienced integrated behaviorist embedded within the practice
- Located in one of the most desirable areas to live in Oregon. There is easy access to the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountains, Portland Metropolitan area, and Oregon Wine Country.
- 24-month salary guarantee, formal onboarding program
- Committed mentorship within the department
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, generous CME and personal leave
- Opportunity for DO's to include OMT therapy in their schedule
- Open to 2025 Family Medicine Residents
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
- Generous salary + performance quality incentives
- $100,000 sign-on incentive with no repayment clauses for eligible external candidates
- Relocation
- CME Funds and Related Time Off
- Paid License Renewals
- Malpractice & Tail Coverage
- Employee Wellness Program
Primary Responsibilities:
- General outpatient family medicine primary care
- Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans for patients
- Minimal call - telephone only
What makes an Optum organization different?
- Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
- Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care
- The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
- Affiliations with prestigious organizations
- We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O.
- Must be board certified in Family Medicine or Board Eligible
- Active Oregon Medical License or ability to obtain prior to employment
- Active DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Sign On Bonus Available for External Candidates - Up to $100,000
Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights:
- Full-time outpatient position with dedicated support staff
- Well-established team of physicians
- Experienced integrated behaviorist embedded within the practice
- Located in one of the most desirable areas to live in Oregon. There is easy access to the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountains, Portland Metropolitan area, and Oregon Wine Country.
- 24-month salary guarantee, formal onboarding program
- Committed mentorship within the department
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, generous CME and personal leave
- Opportunity for DO's to include OMT therapy in their schedule
- Open to 2025 Family Medicine Residents
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
- Generous salary + performance quality incentives
- $100,000 sign-on incentive with no repayment clauses for eligible external candidates
- Relocation
- CME Funds and Related Time Off
- Paid License Renewals
- Malpractice & Tail Coverage
- Employee Wellness Program
Primary Responsibilities:
- General outpatient family medicine primary care
- Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans for patients
- Minimal call - telephone only
What makes an Optum organization different?
- Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
- Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care
- The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
- Affiliations with prestigious organizations
- We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O.
- Must be board certified in Family Medicine or Board Eligible
- Active Oregon Medical License or ability to obtain prior to employment
- Active DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Primary Care Physician
Target federally qualified health centers
FQHCs and rural health clinics frequently sponsor physicians through H-1B visa and J-1 visa waiver programs. Their federal funding structures make them familiar with immigration processes, and many have dedicated HR staff who handle physician visa sponsorship routinely.
Understand your J-1 waiver options early
If you completed residency on a J-1 visa, you need a waiver before H-1B sponsorship is possible. Conrad 30 waivers through state health departments are the most common path for primary care physicians. Start this process before OPT ends.
Apply to Health Professional Shortage Areas
HPSAs and medically underserved areas actively recruit international physicians and are more experienced with sponsorship. Federal and state incentive programs tied to these designations give employers strong financial motivation to work through the visa process.
Confirm licensure timelines align with OPT
State medical board processing ranges from six weeks to several months. Apply for your medical license as early as possible so licensure delays don't create gaps between your OPT authorization and your employment start date at a sponsoring employer.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing
Ask explicitly whether the employer covers H-1B attorney fees and filing costs. Large hospital systems and multispecialty groups are more likely to absorb these costs than small independent practices, which may ask physicians to share or fully cover them.
Document your clinical training for petitions
H-1B petitions for physicians require detailed evidence of specialty qualifications. Compile your residency completion letter, ECFMG certificate, board examination results, and any fellowship documentation now so your employer's attorney can file without delays.
Primary Care Physician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Primary Care Physician on OPT before completing residency?
No. Primary care physician roles require completion of an accredited residency program and a valid state medical license. OPT authorizes employment in your field of study, but you cannot practice medicine independently without meeting licensure requirements in the state where you plan to work.
Which visa sponsorship pathway is most common for OPT physicians transitioning to long-term status?
H-1B sponsorship is the most common long-term pathway for primary care physicians. If you completed residency on a J-1 exchange visitor visa, you must first obtain a J-1 waiver, typically through the Conrad 30 program, before an employer can file an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Where can I find Primary Care Physician jobs with confirmed visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to sponsor international physicians. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering during the offer stage that an employer won't support visa sponsorship.
Does OPT STEM extension apply to Primary Care Physicians?
It depends on your degree. An MD or DO from a U.S. accredited medical school does not fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code, so most primary care physicians are not eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO.
How does the 60-day grace period affect a Primary Care Physician's job search?
If your OPT employment ends before you secure a new sponsoring employer, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you cannot work. For physicians, credentialing and contract timelines at hospitals can extend two to four months, so beginning your job search well before OPT expires is important.