CPT Clinical Operations Lead Jobs

Clinical Operations Lead roles sit at the intersection of healthcare delivery and project management, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate programs in public health, health informatics, or healthcare administration. Your DSO must confirm the role directly advances your degree requirements before CPT authorization is granted.

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Open Jobs22+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationLos Angeles, CA
Most JobsTarget

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Summer Internship Cyber Ops
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Summer Internship Cyber Ops
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Miramar, Florida
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intern - Engineering Tech Ops
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Intern - Engineering Tech Ops
Energy Transfer
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Agency Ops Project Intern
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Agency Ops Project Intern
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
$23.75/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Operations Manager Intern
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Operations Manager Intern
Target
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
$28 - $29/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Pathways Operations Manager Intern
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Pathways Operations Manager Intern
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$135k - $162k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Clinical Operations Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Clinical Operations Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?

CPT eligibility depends on whether the role is an integral part of your curriculum, not the job title itself. A Clinical Operations Lead position typically qualifies for students in public health, health informatics, or healthcare administration programs when duties include project oversight, cross-functional coordination, and quality improvement work that maps to your coursework. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements.

Can I work full-time as a Clinical Operations Lead on CPT?

Full-time CPT authorization, meaning 20 or more hours per week, is allowed but has consequences. Twelve months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, which removes your post-graduation work authorization window. Most students in clinical operations programs choose part-time CPT during the academic year and reserve full-time authorization for internship semesters where the credit is built into their degree plan.

What documents do employers need to hire me on CPT?

Your employer needs your I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsed on page two, showing the employer's name, role description, and authorized dates. They'll also need your I-94 arrival record and passport. For I-9 verification, CPT is documented under List A using your foreign passport plus I-20. Some compliance teams also request a letter from your DSO confirming the authorization, so carry one to your first day.

How do I find Clinical Operations Lead roles open to CPT students?

Search Migrate Mate for Clinical Operations Lead postings filtered for international students. Clinical operations hiring is concentrated in hospital systems, contract research organizations, and health technology companies, and many of those employers have prior experience with CPT authorization. Narrowing to employers with LCA filing history through the OFLC Wage Search also helps identify organizations already comfortable with international student work authorization requirements.

Does CPT for a Clinical Operations Lead role count toward H-1B eligibility later?

CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but the work experience you build in clinical operations strengthens your specialty occupation case when your employer later files an H-1B petition. USCIS evaluates whether the role requires a degree in a specific field, and clinical operations work in healthcare administration or public health typically supports that determination when tied to your degree. Your employer's attorney will reference your CPT experience as part of the specialty occupation argument.