OPT Pulmonary Physician Jobs
Pulmonary Physician jobs on OPT are available at academic medical centers, VA hospitals, and private health systems that routinely sponsor international physicians. Most positions require completing a U.S. fellowship in pulmonary disease or critical care. Your 12-month OPT window is tight given credentialing timelines, so identifying cap-exempt H-1B visa employers early is essential.
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Job Summary: The APRN, CNP III (Shift) serve as a provider of clinical services within the scope and practice guidelines of the State Nurse Practice Act and SFHS policies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical services including assessment, intervention and evaluation of care within the scope of practice established by State Law.
- Consults and collaborates with physicians, other health care providers, and agencies to provide coordinated services to patients and their families.
- Documents services according to established policies and procedures, including preparation of the medical record, billing documents, and care plan(s).
- Performs procedures and treatments as necessary and according to established protocols.
- As appropriate, may recommend procedures and treatments.
- Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education.
- Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs.
- As appropriate, performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations.
- As appropriate, initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation with a physician.
- Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies.
- Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions.
- Remains informed and compliant with current Health System OSHA and HIPAA policies and procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom. Masters or higher level educational program in an advanced practice nursing area from an accredited collegiate program required.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. Valid State of Oklahoma APRN License with current Specialty Certification. Valid State of Oklahoma BON Prescriptive Authority Recognition.
Work Experience: 1 year related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical setting.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that present clear and concise information.
- Demonstrated patient care skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
Working Relationship: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
INTRODUCTION
Job Summary: The APRN, CNP III (Shift) serve as a provider of clinical services within the scope and practice guidelines of the State Nurse Practice Act and SFHS policies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical services including assessment, intervention and evaluation of care within the scope of practice established by State Law.
- Consults and collaborates with physicians, other health care providers, and agencies to provide coordinated services to patients and their families.
- Documents services according to established policies and procedures, including preparation of the medical record, billing documents, and care plan(s).
- Performs procedures and treatments as necessary and according to established protocols.
- As appropriate, may recommend procedures and treatments.
- Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education.
- Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs.
- As appropriate, performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations.
- As appropriate, initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation with a physician.
- Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies.
- Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions.
- Remains informed and compliant with current Health System OSHA and HIPAA policies and procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom. Masters or higher level educational program in an advanced practice nursing area from an accredited collegiate program required.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. Valid State of Oklahoma APRN License with current Specialty Certification. Valid State of Oklahoma BON Prescriptive Authority Recognition.
Work Experience: 1 year related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical setting.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that present clear and concise information.
- Demonstrated patient care skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
Working Relationship: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Pulmonary Physician
Target cap-exempt employers from the start
Academic medical centers, nonprofit hospitals, and VA facilities are cap-exempt H-1B visa employers. They can sponsor you outside the annual lottery, giving you a direct path from OPT to H-1B without waiting for the April filing window.
Start the J-1 waiver conversation before OPT ends
If you trained on a J-1 visa, your employer must file a Conrad 30 or interested government agency waiver before your OPT expires. This process takes months, so initiating it during fellowship rather than after is critical.
Confirm credentialing timelines upfront
State medical licensure and hospital credentialing can take three to six months after accepting an offer. Align these timelines with your OPT authorization dates so your work authorization is valid when credentialing clears and you can actually start.
Prioritize fellowship-trained roles that match your subspecialty
Pulmonary and critical care fellowships create strong specialty occupation arguments for H-1B petitions. Roles requiring FCCP board certification or specific procedural training narrow the applicant pool and make visa sponsorship conversations more straightforward with hiring departments.
Ask about the sponsorship process during the interview
Inquire whether the institution has sponsored international physicians before and whether they have an in-house immigration counsel. Hospitals with established sponsorship pipelines move faster and make fewer procedural errors that could jeopardize your OPT or H-1B timeline.
Document your clinical training hours carefully
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for physician roles. Maintain detailed records of your fellowship training, board exam results, and procedural logs. This documentation supports a stronger H-1B petition when your employer files before your OPT period ends.
Pulmonary Physician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Pulmonary Physician on OPT without completing a U.S. residency and fellowship?
No. To practice as a pulmonary physician in the U.S., you must complete a U.S. internal medicine residency and a pulmonary or pulmonary-critical care fellowship, pass USMLE Steps 1 through 3, and obtain state medical licensure. OPT authorizes employment but does not replace the clinical training and licensing requirements that states and hospitals independently impose.
Does working as a Pulmonary Physician qualify for H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Yes. Pulmonary physician roles clearly meet the specialty occupation standard because they require a medical degree and fellowship training in a specific clinical discipline. Academic medical centers and many nonprofit hospital systems are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B at any time rather than waiting for the annual lottery. Migrate Mate lists pulmonary physician positions at employers with verified sponsorship histories.
What happens to my OPT if credentialing delays push back my start date?
OPT begins on the start date listed on your EAD card, regardless of when you actually begin seeing patients. If credentialing delays mean you cannot work, you are still consuming your OPT period. If the delay extends beyond 90 days of unemployment, you risk violating OPT terms. Coordinate with your employer and your DSO to document the situation and explore whether a STEM OPT extension or early H-1B filing can bridge the gap.
Is STEM OPT extension available for Pulmonary Physician roles?
Only if your qualifying U.S. degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as biomedical sciences or a related discipline. A general MD or DO degree is not listed under the STEM OPT program's CIP code list. If you hold a qualifying STEM master's or doctoral degree alongside your medical degree, speak with your DSO immediately to assess eligibility before your standard 12-month OPT window expires.
How do I find Pulmonary Physician jobs that specifically sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Many job postings do not explicitly state visa sponsorship availability, so you need to focus on employer type rather than job descriptions. Academic medical centers, VA facilities, and nonprofit teaching hospitals are your most reliable starting points because they are cap-exempt and routinely sponsor international physicians. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by sponsorship status so you can identify qualifying positions without reviewing hundreds of unfiltered postings.