OPT Urologist Jobs
Urologist jobs on OPT are available at academic medical centers, urology group practices, and hospital systems that sponsor H-1B visas for physicians. F-1 students completing urology fellowships can use OPT to bridge into full-time roles while their employer initiates the visa sponsorship process.
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Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Description:
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a full-time, dynamic BE/BC Urologist to join their Urology practice located in Lansing, Michigan. UMH-Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family friendly community. UMH-Sparrow is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
- General urology, but open to subspecialty areas
- UM-Health Sparrow has a comprehensive urology program serving Mid-Michigan with a broad mix of general and subspecialty urologic care
- 1:6 call maximum
- Multiple practice locations across Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, Carson City, St. Johns, Charlotte, Owosso, and Ionia with continued expected growth and expansion
- Visits to regional hospitals expected 1 to 2 times monthly
- EPIC EMR
- Big Ten University city
Position is hospital-employed and offers:
- Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Learn more about this position by contacting:
Cory Baird
Physician Recruiter
Cell: 567.322.4822
Email: cory.baird@uofmhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level MD/DO
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
Job ID: 53629
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Description:
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a full-time, dynamic BE/BC Urologist to join their Urology practice located in Lansing, Michigan. UMH-Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family friendly community. UMH-Sparrow is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
- General urology, but open to subspecialty areas
- UM-Health Sparrow has a comprehensive urology program serving Mid-Michigan with a broad mix of general and subspecialty urologic care
- 1:6 call maximum
- Multiple practice locations across Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, Carson City, St. Johns, Charlotte, Owosso, and Ionia with continued expected growth and expansion
- Visits to regional hospitals expected 1 to 2 times monthly
- EPIC EMR
- Big Ten University city
Position is hospital-employed and offers:
- Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Learn more about this position by contacting:
Cory Baird
Physician Recruiter
Cell: 567.322.4822
Email: cory.baird@uofmhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level MD/DO
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Urologist
Target academic medical centers first
Academic hospitals and university health systems routinely sponsor physicians on H-1B visas and have dedicated immigration legal teams. They're structurally set up to handle the process, making them the most reliable path for urologists on OPT.
Confirm J-1 waiver status before applying
If you completed your urology residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa, you may need a J-1 waiver before an employer can sponsor you. Clarify your visa history upfront so you and the employer understand the timeline involved.
Start sponsorship conversations during fellowship
Urology H-1B sponsorship takes months to prepare. Raise the topic with potential employers during your fellowship year, not after graduation. Early conversations give both sides time to assess fit before your OPT clock becomes urgent.
Verify the employer's cap-exempt status
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities are often H-1B cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without waiting for the April lottery. This dramatically shortens your path from OPT to H-1B and reduces uncertainty significantly.
Negotiate STEM OPT extension eligibility carefully
Urology is not a STEM field, so you won't qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your standard 12-month OPT window is what you're working with. Plan your job search and sponsorship timeline around that hard deadline.
Get your medical licensing documents ready early
Urology roles require state medical licensure, DEA registration, and board certification credentials alongside your immigration paperwork. Employers processing H-1B sponsorship will need all of these simultaneously, so prepare your credentialing documents in parallel.
Urologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a urologist in the United States on OPT?
Yes, if you completed a U.S. medical degree or urology fellowship program on an F-1 visa, you can use post-completion OPT to work as a urologist. The role must be directly related to your field of study. Most urologists use OPT as a bridge while their employer prepares H-1B sponsorship paperwork.
Do urologist jobs typically come with H-1B visa sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and nonprofit health networks. Physician shortages in urology make employers more willing to invest in sponsorship than in many other fields. You can browse Migrate Mate to filter specifically for urology roles at employers with a documented history of sponsoring physicians on work visas.
Does urology qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Urology and medicine generally are not classified under STEM CIP codes recognized by the Department of Homeland Security for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. You have a standard 12-month OPT window. This makes early engagement with sponsoring employers especially important, since you have limited runway before your authorization expires.
How does J-1 waiver status affect my OPT job search as a urologist?
If you trained on a J-1 visa exchange visitor visa, you're subject to a two-year home residency requirement that must be waived before an employer can sponsor you for H-1B status. Common waiver pathways include the Conrad 30 program and Interested Government Agency waivers. If you're on F-1 OPT, this requirement doesn't apply.
What should I look for in a urology employer to maximize my chances of sponsorship?
Prioritize employers with cap-exempt H-1B filing status, in-house immigration counsel, and existing sponsored physicians on staff. Academic hospitals affiliated with medical schools and federally qualified health centers often meet these criteria. Avoid private solo or small group practices unless they have a clear prior history of sponsoring international physicians.