Top 10 Healthcare Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 healthcare companies hiring OPT students include Atrium Health, Banner Health, and Prisma Health, spanning hospital systems, specialty care networks, and diagnostic services across the United States. Migrate Mate is tracking 7,841 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with healthcare and medical services, these employers offer roles where your authorization is recognized and your degree is directly relevant.
Which healthcare companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Atrium Health
Hospital SystemPhysician ServicesSoutheast HealthAtrium Health has 1,302 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any healthcare company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Atrium Health delivers hospital, physician, and facility-based care across the Carolinas and Georgia.
Open roles by team
- Nursing2,300
- Healthcare Administration1,279
- Allied Health604
- Physical & Occupational Therapy110
- Science & Research67
+246 roles across other teams
Open roles at Atrium Health1,302 openSee all 1,302+ Atrium Health OPT jobsApplyRespiratory TherapistElkin, North Carolina · On-siteApplyCT Technologist ILexington, North Carolina · On-siteApplyMRI TechnologistMatthews, North Carolina · On-siteApplySupervisor Respiratory TherapyCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseCharlotte, North Carolina · On-site - 02
Banner Health
Hospital SystemUrgent CareWestern HealthBanner Health has 1,053 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Banner Health operates hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers primarily across the Western United States.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,867
- Healthcare Administration1,044
- Caregiving & Elderly Support577
- Allied Health320
- Physical & Occupational Therapy37
+213 roles across other teams
Open roles at Banner Health1,053 openSee all 1,053+ Banner Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseQueen Creek, Arizona · On-siteApplyMajor Incident CommanderArizona · RemoteApplySr. Extraordinary Service SpecialistTucson, Arizona · HybridApplyClinical Pharmacist SpecialistPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyMedical Lab Technician / Medical Lab ScientistMesa, Arizona · On-site - 03
Prisma Health
Hospital SystemPhysician NetworkNonprofit HealthPrisma Health has 922 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Prisma Health is South Carolina's largest nonprofit health organization, operating hospitals and physician practices.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,633
- Healthcare Administration905
- Allied Health284
- Physical & Occupational Therapy43
- Caregiving & Elderly Support41
+218 roles across other teams
Open roles at Prisma Health922 openSee all 922+ Prisma Health OPT jobsApplyPolysomnography Techno AdvancedGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyClinical AssistantMaryville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyAssistant Nurse ManagerColumbia, South Carolina · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseColumbia, South Carolina · On-siteApplyOccupational TherapistGreenville, South Carolina · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 49,000+ OPT jobs- 04
DaVita
Kidney CareDialysisChronic DiseaseDaVita has 842 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. DaVita provides kidney dialysis services and chronic kidney disease management to patients nationwide.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,366
- Healthcare Administration807
- Caregiving & Elderly Support577
- Project & Program Management135
- Human Resources120
+228 roles across other teams
Open roles at DaVita842 openSee all 842+ DaVita OPT jobsApplyHealthcare Operations ManagerPlainfield, New Jersey · On-siteApplyClinical Coordinator - Charge NurseWasco, California · On-siteApplyClinical Nurse ManagerHyattsville, Maryland · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseBakersfield, California · On-siteApplyPeritoneal (PD) Registered NursePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · On-site - 05
Fresenius Medical Care
Kidney CareDialysisMedical DevicesFresenius Medical Care has 670 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Fresenius Medical Care provides kidney disease treatment, dialysis products, and renal care services globally.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,235
- Healthcare Administration667
- Caregiving & Elderly Support126
- Allied Health71
- Human Resources55
+86 roles across other teams
Open roles at Fresenius Medical Care670 openSee all 670+ Fresenius Medical Care OPT jobsApplyOutpatient Registered NurseHonolulu, Hawaii · On-siteApplyTraveling Vascular Access RNRichmond, Virginia · On-siteApplyClinical Manager IRochester, New York · On-siteApplyCharge Registered NurseMoncks Corner, South Carolina · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseHonolulu, Hawaii · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
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Trinity Health
Hospital SystemCommunity CareClinical ServicesTrinity Health has 656 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Trinity Health runs a national network of Catholic hospitals and community health programs.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,038
- Healthcare Administration621
- Allied Health293
- Caregiving & Elderly Support48
- Physical & Occupational Therapy37
+253 roles across other teams
Open roles at Trinity Health656 openSee all 656+ Trinity Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseDarby, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySr AccountantLivonia, Michigan · HybridApplyClinical Lead RNLivonia, Michigan · On-siteApplyRadiation Oncology RNPontiac, Michigan · On-siteApplyNP/PA - CTVS/General RoboticAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-site - 07
OSF HealthCare
Hospital SystemNonprofit HealthFaith-Based CareOSF HealthCare has 655 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. OSF HealthCare is a nonprofit Catholic health system operating hospitals and clinics in Illinois and Michigan.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,056
- Healthcare Administration619
- Allied Health208
- Physical & Occupational Therapy62
- Physicians & Surgeons57
+157 roles across other teams
Open roles at OSF HealthCare655 openSee all 655+ OSF HealthCare OPT jobsApplyRN Digital Advanced CarePeoria, Illinois · On-siteApplyCompliance OfficerPeoria, Illinois · On-siteApplyRegulatory Affairs SpecialistAlton, Illinois · On-siteApplyPayroll SpecialistPeoria, Illinois · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse RN SupervisorRockford, Illinois · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 49,000+ OPT jobs- 08
UNC Health
Academic MedicineHospital SystemSpecialty CareUNC Health has 587 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. UNC Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of North Carolina, operating hospitals and specialty practices.
Open roles by team
- Nursing940
- Healthcare Administration566
- Caregiving & Elderly Support194
- Allied Health186
- Physicians & Surgeons113
+204 roles across other teams
Open roles at UNC Health587 openSee all 587+ UNC Health OPT jobsApplyHCS Financial Analyst llMorrisville, North Carolina · HybridApplyRN Patient Services Manager IIRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyRN Patient Services Manager IChapel Hill, North Carolina · On-siteApplyRN Clinical Nurse IIRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyHCS Apps Systems AnalystMorrisville, North Carolina · Remote - 09
CHRISTUS Health
Hospital SystemNonprofit HealthFaith-Based CareCHRISTUS Health has 585 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic nonprofit health system operating hospitals and clinics in the South and Southwest.
Open roles by team
- Nursing979
- Healthcare Administration562
- Allied Health163
- Physicians & Surgeons35
- Science & Research23
+200 roles across other teams
Open roles at CHRISTUS Health585 openSee all 585+ CHRISTUS Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseAlamogordo, New Mexico · On-siteApplyClinical Informaticist ISanta Fe, New Mexico · On-siteApplyRadiology TechnologistAlamogordo, New Mexico · On-siteApplyLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantTexarkana, Texas · On-siteApplyCoordinator Sepsis - Quality ManagementSanta Fe, New Mexico · On-site - 10
Orlando Health
Hospital SystemCancer CareSpecialty ServicesOrlando Health has 569 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Orlando Health operates a network of hospitals, cancer centers, and specialty care facilities in Central Florida.
Open roles by team
- Nursing958
- Healthcare Administration565
- Allied Health255
- Caregiving & Elderly Support142
- Physicians & Surgeons42
+194 roles across other teams
Open roles at Orlando Health569 openSee all 569+ Orlando Health OPT jobsApplyPatient Experience CoordinatorOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseMelbourne, Florida · On-siteApplySUPERVISOR FOOD AND NUTRITIONOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse, Acute CareSaint Petersburg, Florida · On-siteApplySenior Nurse ExternLake Mary, Florida · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Atrium Health has the most, with 1,302 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Banner Health (1,053) and Prisma Health (922). Across the 10 healthcare companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 7,841 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year are eligible for OPT. Authorization covers 12 months of work in a role directly related to your field of study. Students in STEM-designated degree programs can apply for a 24-month extension, bringing the total to 36 months. You apply through your Designated School Official and USCIS, the employer does not file anything on your behalf.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
Getting OPT work authorization involves three steps you handle, not your employer. First, request a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official. Second, file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Third, once your EAD arrives and your start date is reached, you can begin working in a role related to your degree. The employer's only step is to hire you, they do not submit any paperwork to the government.