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Rheumatologist roles qualify for OPT and STEM OPT extension if your degree is in medicine or a related STEM field. Most positions are employer-sponsored through academic medical centers or hospital systems, giving F-1 graduates a realistic path to H-1B visa cap-exempt sponsorship through teaching hospitals.
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The Digital Health Virtual Care Network team at Novant Health is looking for a board certified/board eligible Part-Time Rheumatologist to join our rapidly growing team.
This role will support the delivery of clinical services using telehealth modalities and contributes to the development, standardization, and optimization of digital care delivery across the organization. Responsibilities include synchronous and asynchronous telehealth visits, remote patient monitoring oversight, virtual specialty consult services, and participation in digital care programs across service lines. This position collaborates with clinical, operational, and technical teams to maintain quality, compliance, and continuity of care.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Utilizing the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care
- Providing clinical assessments and utilizing approved medical protocols per policy and recommending an appropriate level of clinical care based on clinical judgment and protocols
- Reviewing and updating patient records and checking records for accuracy at each patient appointment
- Providing education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community
- Analyzing test results and determining appropriate care needed, including referrals, follow-up visits and further treatment options
- Remaining knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of medicine required
- Experience: 3 years of experience working in a physician practice setting, emergency room, or urgent care and 1 year working in a telehealth/virtual care setting preferred
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Active North Carolina medical license, board certification, and current DEA license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure as required
Additional Skills Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing
- Ability to work with management team and physicians; demonstrated customer service skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Possesses excellent computer skills with the ability to multitask including navigating and documenting in an EMR while communicating with the patient and using a video and/or telephonic platform
- Ability to be a team player, contribute to a positive working environment, and demonstrate initiative, ownership and accountability
- Knowledge of healthcare environment as it relates to technology, physicians, medical group practice, hospitals, ancillary services and insurance/managed care. Up to 25% regional day travel between facilities may be required
Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 19 medical centers and more than 2,000 physicians in over 850 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's nearly 40,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.
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What We Offer:
The Digital Health Virtual Care Network team at Novant Health is looking for a board certified/board eligible Part-Time Rheumatologist to join our rapidly growing team.
This role will support the delivery of clinical services using telehealth modalities and contributes to the development, standardization, and optimization of digital care delivery across the organization. Responsibilities include synchronous and asynchronous telehealth visits, remote patient monitoring oversight, virtual specialty consult services, and participation in digital care programs across service lines. This position collaborates with clinical, operational, and technical teams to maintain quality, compliance, and continuity of care.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Utilizing the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care
- Providing clinical assessments and utilizing approved medical protocols per policy and recommending an appropriate level of clinical care based on clinical judgment and protocols
- Reviewing and updating patient records and checking records for accuracy at each patient appointment
- Providing education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community
- Analyzing test results and determining appropriate care needed, including referrals, follow-up visits and further treatment options
- Remaining knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of medicine required
- Experience: 3 years of experience working in a physician practice setting, emergency room, or urgent care and 1 year working in a telehealth/virtual care setting preferred
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Active North Carolina medical license, board certification, and current DEA license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure as required
Additional Skills Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing
- Ability to work with management team and physicians; demonstrated customer service skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Possesses excellent computer skills with the ability to multitask including navigating and documenting in an EMR while communicating with the patient and using a video and/or telephonic platform
- Ability to be a team player, contribute to a positive working environment, and demonstrate initiative, ownership and accountability
- Knowledge of healthcare environment as it relates to technology, physicians, medical group practice, hospitals, ancillary services and insurance/managed care. Up to 25% regional day travel between facilities may be required
Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 19 medical centers and more than 2,000 physicians in over 850 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's nearly 40,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.
#MakeHealthcareRemarkable #JoinTeamAubergine #NHMGphysicians
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Rheumatologist
Target academic medical centers first
Teaching hospitals and university-affiliated health systems are cap-exempt H-1B visa employers, meaning they can sponsor you year-round without lottery risk. These institutions hire rheumatology fellows and attending physicians regularly and have established immigration support infrastructure.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your medical or graduate degree is classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your degree classification with your DSO before accepting a position to avoid authorization gaps.
Secure your EAD before your fellowship ends
OPT applications take up to 90 days to process. Apply as early as 90 days before your program end date so your Employment Authorization Document arrives before you start your attending or fellowship position. Gaps in authorization can jeopardize employment.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship timelines during interviews
Rheumatology positions at cap-exempt institutions can file H-1B petitions at any time. At cap-subject employers, timing matters. Raise the sponsorship question before accepting an offer to understand the employer's process and your timeline.
Document all clinical training and research contributions
Strong H-1B and O-1 visa petitions rely on detailed evidence of specialty work. Keep records of publications, grant involvement, case complexity, and teaching roles throughout your fellowship. This documentation directly supports future visa petitions filed on your behalf.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly rheumatology roles
Not every rheumatology opening is posted with sponsorship intent stated clearly. Browse Migrate Mate to surface positions at employers with a verified history of sponsoring international physicians, saving time you would otherwise spend researching each institution individually.
Rheumatologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a rheumatologist on OPT?
Yes, if you have a qualifying U.S. degree, such as an MD, DO, or a graduate degree in a biomedical or clinical science field, and your job is directly related to that degree. Most rheumatology attending and fellowship positions satisfy the OPT work authorization requirement because the role must match your field of study.
Do rheumatology employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Academic medical centers, university hospitals, and nonprofit health systems sponsor H-1B visas regularly for rheumatologists. Many of these institutions qualify as cap-exempt employers under the H-1B rules, which means they can file at any time of year and are not subject to the annual lottery. Private practices are less consistent in offering sponsorship.
How does STEM OPT extension apply to a rheumatology career path?
STEM OPT applies based on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. If your qualifying degree, such as a research-focused MD, PhD in immunology, or an MS in biomedical sciences, is listed under a STEM-designated code, you may be eligible for an additional 24 months of work authorization beyond your initial 12-month OPT period.
Where should I look for rheumatologist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find rheumatologist openings at employers with a track record of sponsoring international physicians. Filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time compared to researching each hospital or health system individually to determine whether they support OPT and H-1B candidates.
What happens to my OPT status if my rheumatology fellowship ends before my next job starts?
F-1 OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment during the authorization period. If there is a gap between your fellowship and your first attending position, that gap counts against your unemployment limit. Planning your OPT application timing carefully and keeping your DSO informed helps you stay in status during any transition between roles.