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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INTRODUCTION
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10341 Urology
Pay Range
$250,000.00 - $750,000.00
The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
0 years (Required)
REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
- Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
- Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center (Required)
- Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required)
- Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred)
FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Commitment to World Class Care
- Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
- Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
- Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership.
- Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
- Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
- Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.
Commitment to Advocacy
- Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
- Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being.
- Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
- Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being.
Commitment to Research
- Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
- Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
- Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
- Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.
Commitment to Education
- Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
- Participate as appropriate in hospital/university-wide educational programs.
- Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
- Provide timely feedback to trainees.
- Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
- Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
Commitment to Quality & Compliance
- Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
- Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
- Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
- Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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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.