Top 10 Healthcare Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 healthcare companies hiring OPT students include Atrium Health, Trinity Health, and DaVita, spanning hospital systems, specialty care networks, and diagnostic services across the United States. Migrate Mate is tracking 9,191 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 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 1,214 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
- Nursing2,122
- Healthcare Administration1,182
- Allied Health502
- Physical & Occupational Therapy99
- Caregiving & Elderly Support55
+282 roles across other teams
Open roles at Atrium Health1,214 openSee all 1,214+ Atrium Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyRN, Renal DialysisLexington, North Carolina · On-siteApplyResident - Spiritual CareCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyMedical Technologist or MLTCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyPediatric Physical TherapistCharlotte, North Carolina · On-site - 02
Trinity Health
Hospital SystemCommunity CareClinical ServicesTrinity Health has 988 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
- Nursing1,578
- Healthcare Administration944
- Allied Health420
- Caregiving & Elderly Support97
- Mental & Behavioral Health55
+386 roles across other teams
Open roles at Trinity Health988 openSee all 988+ Trinity Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseDarby, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySergeantMuskegon, Michigan · On-siteApplyHR Leave SpecialistLivonia, Michigan · RemoteApplyPharm Tech Specialist Home InfusionAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyImaging Equipment Specialist IGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-site - 03
DaVita
Kidney CareDialysisChronic DiseaseDaVita has 974 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
- Nursing1,577
- Healthcare Administration922
- Caregiving & Elderly Support677
- Project & Program Management154
- Human Resources126
+286 roles across other teams
Open roles at DaVita974 openSee all 974+ DaVita OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseGermantown, Tennessee · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse RNTrumbull, Connecticut · On-siteApplyHospital Dialysis Registered NurseSnellville, Georgia · On-siteApplyPeritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse FloatNashua, New Hampshire · On-siteApplyHealthcare Operations ManagerYbor City, Florida · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 57,000+ OPT jobs- 04
Banner Health
Hospital SystemUrgent CareWestern HealthBanner Health has 938 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
- Nursing1,616
- Healthcare Administration908
- Caregiving & Elderly Support479
- Allied Health301
- Science & Research39
+263 roles across other teams
Open roles at Banner Health938 openSee all 938+ Banner Health OPT jobsApplyAcute Clinical Staff PharmacistTucson, Arizona · On-siteApplyRegistered NursePhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse RN OR Operating RoomGlendale, Arizona · On-siteApplyAcute CT TechnologistMesa, Arizona · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse RN Labor and DeliveryMesa, Arizona · On-site - 05
Prisma Health
Hospital SystemPhysician NetworkNonprofit HealthPrisma Health has 917 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
- Nursing1,614
- Healthcare Administration899
- Allied Health267
- Physical & Occupational Therapy40
- Caregiving & Elderly Support36
+200 roles across other teams
Open roles at Prisma Health917 openSee all 917+ Prisma Health OPT jobsApplyRadiology TechnologistLexington, South Carolina · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse (RN)-Value Analysis ManagerSimpsonville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyBusiness Development AdministratorMaryville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyManager, Prosthetics and OrthoticsGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseColumbia, South Carolina · 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.
- 06
Fresenius Medical Care
Kidney CareDialysisMedical DevicesFresenius Medical Care has 903 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
- Nursing1,710
- Healthcare Administration900
- Caregiving & Elderly Support157
- Human Resources77
- Allied Health46
+76 roles across other teams
Open roles at Fresenius Medical Care903 openSee all 903+ Fresenius Medical Care OPT jobsApplyLicensed Practical NurseLatham, New York · On-siteApplyMaster Social WorkerCarrollton, Georgia · On-siteApplyOutpatient Registered NurseEvans, Georgia · On-siteApplyRegistered DietitianBurbank, Illinois · On-siteApplyDialysis Clinical Manager Registered NurseMorgantown, West Virginia · On-site - 07
CHRISTUS Health
Hospital SystemNonprofit HealthFaith-Based CareCHRISTUS Health has 900 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
- Nursing1,505
- Healthcare Administration865
- Allied Health275
- Physicians & Surgeons66
- Human Resources39
+313 roles across other teams
Open roles at CHRISTUS Health900 openSee all 900+ CHRISTUS Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered Nurse - Wound CareBeaumont, Texas · On-siteApplyClinical Pharmacist ITexarkana, Texas · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseLongview, Texas · On-siteApplyAccountant IIIrving, Texas · On-siteApplySupervisor RN, Registered NurseShreveport, Louisiana · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 57,000+ OPT jobs- 08
Baylor Scott & White Health
Hospital SystemNonprofit HealthTexas CareBaylor Scott & White Health has 821 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Baylor Scott & White Health is Texas's largest nonprofit health system, operating hospitals and medical centers statewide.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,300
- Healthcare Administration801
- Allied Health260
- Physical & Occupational Therapy63
- Science & Research51
+237 roles across other teams
Open roles at Baylor Scott & White Health821 openSee all 821+ Baylor Scott & White Health OPT jobsApplyRN Pre Post UnitFrisco, Texas · On-siteApplyRetail PharmacistTemple, Texas · On-siteApplyRN Emergency DepartmentAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical TelemetryWaxahachie, Texas · On-siteApplyCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPflugerville, Texas · On-site - 09
Henry Ford Health
Hospital SystemPhysician NetworkMichigan HealthHenry Ford Health has 799 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Henry Ford Health is a Michigan-based integrated health system offering hospital, physician, and insurance services.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,285
- Healthcare Administration765
- Caregiving & Elderly Support475
- Allied Health159
- Physicians & Surgeons62
+362 roles across other teams
Open roles at Henry Ford Health799 openSee all 799+ Henry Ford Health OPT jobsApplyChaplainDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplyPharmacistSouthfield, Michigan · On-siteApplyAthletic TrainerDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplyCase ManagerWest Bloomfield Township, Michigan · On-site - 10
CommonSpirit Health
Hospital SystemNonprofit HealthMultistate CareCommonSpirit Health has 737 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. CommonSpirit Health is one of the largest nonprofit Catholic health systems, operating hospitals across 21 states.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,151
- Healthcare Administration727
- Allied Health276
- Physicians & Surgeons183
- Physical & Occupational Therapy101
+167 roles across other teams
Open roles at CommonSpirit Health737 openSee all 737+ CommonSpirit Health OPT jobsApplyRN Cardiac Cath LabLexington, Kentucky · On-siteApplyInterventional Technologist ILexington, Kentucky · On-siteApplyRN EmergencyFederal Way, Washington · On-siteApplyEmergency Room NurseHot Springs, Arkansas · On-siteApplyRevenue Cycle CDI LeadChicago, Illinois · Remote
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 1,214 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Trinity Health (988) and DaVita (974). Across the 10 healthcare companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 9,191 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.