Pulmonary Physician Jobs for OPT Students

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 employers early is essential.

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Overview

Open Jobs37+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type97% On-site
Salary Range$295K – $384K
Top LocationBronx, NY
Most JobsPHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK

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Mass General Brigham
Pulmonary Physician
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Pulmonary Physician
Mass General Brigham
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$290,000/yr - $310,000/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Community Health Systems
Pulmonary Physician Assistant
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Community Health Systems
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Pulmonary Physician Assistant
Community Health Systems
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pulmonary Physician
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Pulmonary Physician
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$290,000/yr - $310,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
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Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH
Physician Pulmonary
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Physician Pulmonary
Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH
Naples, Florida
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Doctorate

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University of Missouri-Columbia
Academic Pulmonary Hypertension Physician
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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Academic Pulmonary Hypertension Physician
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, Missouri
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Pulmonary Physician

Target cap-exempt employers from the start

Academic medical centers, nonprofit hospitals, and VA facilities are cap-exempt H-1B 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.

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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.

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