Top 10 Companies Hiring Entry-Level Candidates on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring entry-level candidates on OPT include Ascension, CVS Health, and Prisma Health, all operating within healthcare and medical services. Migrate Mate is tracking 7,132 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students with a healthcare-related field of study, these employers offer structured entry-level roles that align with OPT's requirement that work relate directly to your degree.
Which companies hire the most entry-level candidates on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Ascension
HealthcareClinical CareHospital SystemsAscension has 1,104 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Ascension operates a national network of hospitals, clinics, and health ministries across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,996
- Healthcare Administration1,102
- Allied Health351
- Physicians & Surgeons97
- Physical & Occupational Therapy63
+76 roles across other teams
Open roles at Ascension1,104 openSee all 1,104+ Ascension OPT jobsApplyRegistered Nurse Operating RoomAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse Orthopedic PACUNewburgh, Indiana · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseIndianapolis, Indiana · On-siteApplyInterventional Registered NurseMilwaukee, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyRN Residency New Graduate Nurse Med SurgAustin, Texas · On-site - 02
CVS Health
PharmacyHealth InsuranceRetail HealthCVS Health has 824 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Allied Health. CVS Health operates retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management, and health insurance services nationwide.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration777
- Allied Health771
- Pharmacy747
- Nursing470
- Customer Service & Support355
+142 roles across other teams
Open roles at CVS Health824 openSee all 824+ CVS Health OPT jobsApplyHigh Fidelity Wraparound Field Case ManagerSomerset, Kentucky · On-siteApplyMental Health TherapistFlorida · RemoteApplyBilingual Case Management AnalystTallahassee, Florida · On-siteApplyPharmacistChandler, Arizona · HybridApplyStaff PharmacistKenton, Ohio · On-site - 03
Prisma Health
HealthcareHospital SystemsSouth CarolinaPrisma Health has 768 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in South Carolina, offering hospital and outpatient care.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,409
- Healthcare Administration763
- Allied Health226
- Physical & Occupational Therapy38
- Caregiving & Elderly Support30
+76 roles across other teams
Open roles at Prisma Health768 openSee all 768+ Prisma Health OPT jobsApplyRadiology TechnologistLexington, South Carolina · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseColumbia, South Carolina · On-siteApplyRespiratory TherapistGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplySocial WorkerGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, OrthopedicsColumbia, South Carolina · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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Atrium Health
Hospital SystemsClinical CareHealthcareAtrium Health has 752 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Atrium Health operates hospitals and medical centers primarily across the Carolinas and Georgia.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,335
- Healthcare Administration745
- Allied Health374
- Physical & Occupational Therapy70
- Science & Research25
+82 roles across other teams
Open roles at Atrium Health752 openSee all 752+ 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 - 05
Fresenius Medical Care
Renal CareMedical DevicesHealthcareFresenius Medical Care has 712 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis products and renal care services to patients globally.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,391
- Healthcare Administration712
- Caregiving & Elderly Support107
- Allied Health39
- Mental & Behavioral Health9
Open roles at Fresenius Medical Care712 openSee all 712+ Fresenius Medical Care OPT jobsApplyOutpatient Registered NurseBethel Park, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyDialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical NurseWaco, Texas · On-siteApplyDialysis Outpatient Registered NurseCreve Coeur, Missouri · On-siteApplyRegistered DietitianIrving, Texas · On-siteApplyLicensed Practical NurseLatham, New York · 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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DaVita
Kidney CareClinical ServicesHealthcareDaVita has 710 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. DaVita provides kidney dialysis and chronic kidney disease management services at centers across the country.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,324
- Healthcare Administration694
- Caregiving & Elderly Support618
- Project & Program Management34
- Human Resources29
+88 roles across other teams
Open roles at DaVita710 openSee all 710+ DaVita OPT jobsApplyDialysis Experienced Registered NurseKaty, Texas · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseFitchburg, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse RNTrumbull, Connecticut · On-siteApplyHospital Dialysis Registered NurseSnellville, Georgia · On-siteApplyPeritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse FloatNashua, New Hampshire · On-site - 07
CHRISTUS Health
HealthcareHospital SystemsNonprofitCHRISTUS Health has 654 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving communities across the southern United States and Latin America.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,168
- Healthcare Administration648
- Allied Health218
- Physicians & Surgeons50
- Science & Research35
+74 roles across other teams
Open roles at CHRISTUS Health654 openSee all 654+ CHRISTUS Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered Nurse - Wound CareBeaumont, Texas · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseLongview, Texas · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse - ICU NeonatalNew Braunfels, Texas · On-siteApplyUltrasound TechnologistSanta Fe, New Mexico · On-siteApplySpeech PathologistAlamogordo, New Mexico · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Trinity Health
HealthcareHospital SystemsLong-Term CareTrinity Health has 557 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Trinity Health runs hospitals, long-term care, and home health services across more than a dozen states.
Open roles by team
- Nursing959
- Healthcare Administration552
- Allied Health276
- Caregiving & Elderly Support60
- Physical & Occupational Therapy33
+97 roles across other teams
Open roles at Trinity Health557 openSee all 557+ Trinity Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseDarby, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyPharm Tech Specialist Home InfusionAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyImaging Equipment Specialist IGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-siteApplyExercise PhysiologistLivonia, Michigan · On-siteApplyRN- Behavioral MedicineLivonia, Michigan · On-site - 09
Walgreens
PharmacyRetail HealthHealthcareWalgreens has 539 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Pharmacy. Walgreens operates retail pharmacy locations and healthcare clinics across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration478
- Pharmacy439
- Allied Health439
- Customer Service & Support325
- Nursing232
+84 roles across other teams
Open roles at Walgreens539 openSee all 539+ Walgreens OPT jobsApplyPharmacistWilmington, Delaware · On-siteApplyPharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipDanbury, Connecticut · On-siteApplyPhoto SpecialistMeridian, Mississippi · On-siteApplyInventory SpecialistColchester, Vermont · On-siteApplyCustomer Service AssociateRidgeland, Mississippi · On-site - 10
FOX Rehabilitation
RehabilitationGeriatric CareTherapyFOX Rehabilitation has 512 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Allied Health and Healthcare Administration. FOX Rehabilitation delivers geriatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy primarily in patients' homes.
Open roles by team
- Allied Health463
- Healthcare Administration463
- Physical & Occupational Therapy462
- Nursing460
- Fitness & Recreation48
+4 roles across other teams
Open roles at FOX Rehabilitation512 openSee all 512+ FOX Rehabilitation OPT jobsApplySpeech Language PathologistMelbourne, Iowa · On-siteApplyPhysical Therapist AssistantMahtowa, Minnesota · On-siteApplyOccupational TherapistNew York, New York · On-siteApplyCertified Occupational Therapy AssistantMilford, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyPhysical Therapy AssistantGrand Haven, Michigan · On-site
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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?
Ascension has the most, with 1,104 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by CVS Health (824) and Prisma Health (768). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 7,132 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 to apply for OPT. Authorization is for 12 months and must be used for paid or unpaid work directly related to the student's major field of study. Students apply through their Designated School Official and then file Form I-765 with USCIS. STEM graduates in qualifying fields may apply for a 24-month extension after the initial 12-month period.
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 started on OPT does not require any action from the employer. You request an updated Form I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once you have your EAD, you accept the offer and begin working. The employer's only obligation is to ensure the role relates to your field of study; they do not file any forms or take any steps with the government on your behalf.