OPT Vascular Surgeon Jobs
Vascular Surgeon jobs on OPT are available but competitive. Most positions are with hospital systems or academic medical centers that routinely sponsor J-1 visa and H-1B visas, making them familiar with work authorization. Your ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship training are your strongest assets during the OPT period.
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Type: Full Time
Location: Hainesport, New Jersey
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: 1st Shift
Virtua Medical Group, a physician-led organization with more than 1,800 clinicians and a continued commitment to growth and innovation, is seeking a Vascular Surgeon to join our highly skilled and collaborative surgical team.
This established and forward-thinking team is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care through clinical excellence, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Our surgeons utilize the latest evidence-based techniques and have access to advanced technology and state-of-the-art surgical equipment to provide comprehensive vascular care across the continuum of treatment.
The successful candidate will join a growing vascular surgery program that manages the full spectrum of arterial and venous disease, including both open and endovascular procedures. Physicians benefit from strong clinical support, a robust referral network, advanced imaging capabilities, and seamless care coordination throughout the Virtua Health system.
Qualifications
- Fellowship training in Vascular Surgery required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Interest in collaboration, innovation, and program growth
Why Join Virtua Medical Group?
- Physician-led organization with more than 1,700 clinicians
- Established referral network across Virtua Health's extensive primary care and specialty practices
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- State-of-the-art surgical technology and advanced endovascular capabilities
- System-wide Epic electronic medical record platform
- MAGNET-recognized nursing excellence
- Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic collaboration through affiliations with the Virtua Health College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Compensation
In compliance with New Jersey Pay Transparency laws, all physician positions include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $400,000 annually. Experienced candidates can expect a starting salary significantly above the posted minimum, commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications.
Interested in learning more?
Please respond to this posting or contact Courtney at cakennedy@virtua.org
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Job ID: R1064873
Type: Full Time
Location: Hainesport, New Jersey
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: 1st Shift
Virtua Medical Group, a physician-led organization with more than 1,800 clinicians and a continued commitment to growth and innovation, is seeking a Vascular Surgeon to join our highly skilled and collaborative surgical team.
This established and forward-thinking team is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care through clinical excellence, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Our surgeons utilize the latest evidence-based techniques and have access to advanced technology and state-of-the-art surgical equipment to provide comprehensive vascular care across the continuum of treatment.
The successful candidate will join a growing vascular surgery program that manages the full spectrum of arterial and venous disease, including both open and endovascular procedures. Physicians benefit from strong clinical support, a robust referral network, advanced imaging capabilities, and seamless care coordination throughout the Virtua Health system.
Qualifications
- Fellowship training in Vascular Surgery required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Interest in collaboration, innovation, and program growth
Why Join Virtua Medical Group?
- Physician-led organization with more than 1,700 clinicians
- Established referral network across Virtua Health's extensive primary care and specialty practices
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- State-of-the-art surgical technology and advanced endovascular capabilities
- System-wide Epic electronic medical record platform
- MAGNET-recognized nursing excellence
- Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic collaboration through affiliations with the Virtua Health College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Compensation
In compliance with New Jersey Pay Transparency laws, all physician positions include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $400,000 annually. Experienced candidates can expect a starting salary significantly above the posted minimum, commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications.
Interested in learning more?
Please respond to this posting or contact Courtney at cakennedy@virtua.org
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Vascular Surgeon
Target academic medical centers and large hospital systems
Academic hospitals and major health systems sponsor foreign physicians regularly. They have established immigration legal teams, understand work authorization timelines, and are far less likely to reject your application over OPT status than a small private practice.
Apply before your OPT expires, not after
Vascular surgery hiring cycles run long. Board certification, credentialing, and contract negotiations can take months. Start your job search at least six months before your OPT end date so sponsorship paperwork can begin without a status gap.
Confirm your ACGME fellowship satisfies specialty occupation requirements
Vascular surgery requires a board-eligible or board-certified surgeon with specialized fellowship training. This degree-to-role match is exactly what USCIS looks for under specialty occupation. Document your fellowship credentials clearly in every application.
Address OPT status proactively in your cover letter
Hiring managers at hospitals appreciate directness. Briefly state your current OPT authorization, your OPT end date, and that you will require H-1B or J-1 visa sponsorship. Leaving it ambiguous creates friction that often kills otherwise strong candidacies.
Pursue J-1 waiver positions if you completed J-1 residency training
If your residency or fellowship was on a J-1 visa, Conrad 30 and federal agency waiver programs open employer-sponsored positions specifically for you. These roles often come with faster paths to permanent status than standard H-1B routes.
Get your medical credentials verified early in the process
ECFMG certification, state medical board licensure, and DEA registration all take time. Employers will not begin sponsorship paperwork until these are confirmed. Completing verification before you start interviewing removes a common bottleneck in vascular surgery hiring.
Vascular Surgeon OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Vascular Surgeon on OPT?
Yes, if your OPT is authorized in a field directly related to your medical degree. Vascular surgery is a specialty occupation requiring a medical degree and accredited fellowship training, which satisfies the degree-field connection USCIS requires for OPT employment. Your work must be with an employer who will eventually sponsor you for H-1B or another long-term status, since OPT authorization is temporary.
What visa do most hospitals use to sponsor Vascular Surgeons?
H-1B and J-1 are the two most common pathways. J-1 waivers through the Conrad 30 program are particularly common for physicians who completed J-1 residency or fellowship training and are willing to commit to underserved area service. H-1B sponsorship is standard at academic medical centers and large hospital systems that hire foreign physicians routinely. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively hiring and sponsoring.
How does STEM OPT extension apply to Vascular Surgeons?
STEM OPT extension is available only to students who graduated from STEM-designated programs. Most U.S. MD and DO medical programs are not on the STEM designated program list, so the majority of vascular surgery graduates do not qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. If your degree came from a STEM-classified program such as a biomedical engineering doctorate, you may be eligible. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before relying on STEM OPT as part of your timeline.
How long does credentialing take, and does it affect my OPT clock?
Hospital credentialing typically takes 60 to 120 days after an offer is accepted. It does not pause or extend your OPT authorization period. If credentialing delays your start date past your OPT expiration, you will have an authorization gap. Coordinating your job search and offer acceptance timeline early, ideally allowing at least four to five months before your OPT end date, protects against this scenario.
Are Vascular Surgeon roles on OPT hard to find?
Positions exist, but they require targeting the right employers. Academic medical centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and large regional health systems are the most reliable sponsors for OPT physicians. Community hospitals and private practices are less predictable on sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, which makes it easier to focus your search on employers already set up to hire F-1 OPT candidates.