Healthcare OPT Jobs in New York

New York is one of the most active states for healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship, with major hospital systems like NewYork-Presbyterian, NYU Langone Health, and Northwell Health regularly hiring international students. Opportunities are concentrated in New York City but extend to Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester, spanning clinical research, health informatics, public health, and allied health roles.

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Open Jobs3,188+
Work Type96% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsTrinity Health

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HealthPRO Heritage
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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HealthPRO Heritage
New 5h ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
HealthPRO Heritage
Ithaca, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Speech Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$40 - $50/hr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Cornerstone Family Healthcare
Health Home Program Supervisor
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Cornerstone Family Healthcare
New 7h ago
Health Home Program Supervisor
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
Newburgh, New York
Human Resources
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$60k/yr
On-Site
Master's
201-500

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Garnet Health
Respiratory Therapist
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Garnet Health
New 7h ago
Respiratory Therapist
Garnet Health
Middletown, New York
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$42 - $60/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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Aspen Dental
Dental Hygienist
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Aspen Dental
New 8h ago
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
Hudson, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$45 - $50/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer Prevention Associate I
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
New 14h ago
Cancer Prevention Associate I
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo, New York
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Public Health & Informatics
Customer Service
Public Health
$45k - $57k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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OPT Healthcare Job Roles in New York

Healthcare Administration2,742 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing2,084 jobs
Nursing1,903 jobs
Allied Health919 jobs
Caregiving & Elderly Support364 jobs
Mental & Behavioral Health223 jobs
Medical Specialists221 jobs
Physical Therapy186 jobs
Social Work & Counseling181 jobs
Physicians173 jobs

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Healthcare OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?

Several large New York health systems have established track records of hiring F-1 OPT students, including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Health, Northwell Health, Mount Sinai Health System, and Montefiore Medical Center. Academic medical centers and research institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Medicine also hire OPT students, particularly in research, informatics, and administrative roles where a degree requirement is clearly defined.

Which cities in New York have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?

New York City accounts for the largest share of healthcare F-1 OPT opportunities in the state, driven by its dense concentration of hospital systems, research centers, and public health agencies. Albany sees demand tied to state health policy and government-adjacent organizations. Buffalo and Rochester have notable activity through systems like Kaleida Health, Rochester Regional Health, and University of Rochester Medical Center, which regularly recruit for technical and clinical support roles.

What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?

F-1 OPT work must be directly related to your degree field. In healthcare, roles that commonly align include health informatics analyst, clinical research coordinator, public health analyst, biostatistician, healthcare data analyst, medical laboratory technologist, and health policy researcher. Roles requiring a state clinical license, such as physician or registered nurse, involve additional regulatory steps beyond OPT authorization and are less straightforward for international students to pursue during OPT.

How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters healthcare jobs in New York by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you can avoid applying to roles where sponsorship is not available. Rather than sorting through general job boards where OPT eligibility is rarely stated, Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers in New York's healthcare sector that have a history of sponsoring international candidates, saving significant time during a period when your work authorization timeline matters.

Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT students pursuing healthcare jobs?

New York State has licensing requirements for many clinical healthcare roles that are separate from federal OPT authorization, and some positions require New York State licensure before employment can begin. For non-clinical roles such as health informatics or clinical research, the main consideration is ensuring the position clearly relates to your degree program, as required by SEVP guidelines. Students in STEM-eligible healthcare fields may also be able to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, significantly extending their eligible work period.