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Clinical Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biomedical science, nursing, or engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, giving Australian professionals a repeatable, employer-driven path to work in U.S. healthcare and medical device sectors.
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Get Access To All JobsAt R1, we’re transforming how healthcare works by combining nearly two decades of revenue cycle expertise with advanced technology, including analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration. We pair that technology with the irreplaceable expertise of our people to help hospitals, health systems and medical groups improve financial performance, simplify administrative complexity and create better experiences for patients and providers.
All Together Better defines our culture and the way we work. We’re a diverse, global team united by a shared mission to make healthcare work better for all. Across technology, operations and support functions, our people bring deep expertise, empathy and ingenuity to the work we do. Here, collaboration fuels progress, adaptability sparks innovation and every voice can help shape what’s next for R1 and the future of healthcare.
Compensation for this role is expected to be approximately $114,000 annually.
R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.
As our Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist, you will use clinical and coding knowledge for conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records. Every day, you will evaluate the documentation of clinical services by identifying opportunities for improving the quality of medical record documentation, including focused reviews in areas identified by CDI leadership: Mortality reviews, PSI reviews, and other identified projects. Facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient. Participates in ongoing documentation improvement initiatives, including formal and informal education plans related to clinical documentation improvement to providers and the CDI team.
Here’s what you will experience working as a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist:
- Initiates physician interaction when ambiguous, missing, or conflicting information is in the medical record, through the physician query process and/or participation in rounding with the physicians by requesting additional documentation for correct coding and compliance necessary for accurate reflection of CMI, LOS, and optimal resource utilization.
- Educates physicians and other staff on documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and reimbursement policies.
- Utilizes Hospital coding code set, policies and procedures, Federal and State coding reimbursement guidelines, and application of the Coding Clinic Guidelines to assign working DRG, reviewing patient records throughout hospitalization that have been identified as focus DRG by regulatory agencies or the facility to ensure the codes are reported at the highest specificity.
- Collaborates with coders, auditors, quality improvement teams, and other stakeholders to resolve documentation issues and improve coding accuracy.
- Stays updated on the latest developments and changes in clinical documentation standards, coding rules, and regulatory requirements.
- Conducts focused reviews in areas identified by CDI leadership: Mortality reviews, PSI reviews, as well as other identified projects.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred).
- An active US RN license is required.
- Must have front line CDI experience in an acute care hospital.
- Three to five years of recent clinical work experience in the medical-surgical area, ICU, telemetry, and or emergency department.
- Knowledge or experience in electronic medical records (EMR) platforms and CDI platforms.
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $52,025.00 - $97,528.69 per year. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 5.00%.
The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.
Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.
CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent.
At R1, we’re transforming how healthcare works by combining nearly two decades of revenue cycle expertise with advanced technology, including analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration. We pair that technology with the irreplaceable expertise of our people to help hospitals, health systems and medical groups improve financial performance, simplify administrative complexity and create better experiences for patients and providers.
All Together Better defines our culture and the way we work. We’re a diverse, global team united by a shared mission to make healthcare work better for all. Across technology, operations and support functions, our people bring deep expertise, empathy and ingenuity to the work we do. Here, collaboration fuels progress, adaptability sparks innovation and every voice can help shape what’s next for R1 and the future of healthcare.
Compensation for this role is expected to be approximately $114,000 annually.
R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.
As our Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist, you will use clinical and coding knowledge for conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records. Every day, you will evaluate the documentation of clinical services by identifying opportunities for improving the quality of medical record documentation, including focused reviews in areas identified by CDI leadership: Mortality reviews, PSI reviews, and other identified projects. Facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient. Participates in ongoing documentation improvement initiatives, including formal and informal education plans related to clinical documentation improvement to providers and the CDI team.
Here’s what you will experience working as a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist:
- Initiates physician interaction when ambiguous, missing, or conflicting information is in the medical record, through the physician query process and/or participation in rounding with the physicians by requesting additional documentation for correct coding and compliance necessary for accurate reflection of CMI, LOS, and optimal resource utilization.
- Educates physicians and other staff on documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and reimbursement policies.
- Utilizes Hospital coding code set, policies and procedures, Federal and State coding reimbursement guidelines, and application of the Coding Clinic Guidelines to assign working DRG, reviewing patient records throughout hospitalization that have been identified as focus DRG by regulatory agencies or the facility to ensure the codes are reported at the highest specificity.
- Collaborates with coders, auditors, quality improvement teams, and other stakeholders to resolve documentation issues and improve coding accuracy.
- Stays updated on the latest developments and changes in clinical documentation standards, coding rules, and regulatory requirements.
- Conducts focused reviews in areas identified by CDI leadership: Mortality reviews, PSI reviews, as well as other identified projects.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred).
- An active US RN license is required.
- Must have front line CDI experience in an acute care hospital.
- Three to five years of recent clinical work experience in the medical-surgical area, ICU, telemetry, and or emergency department.
- Knowledge or experience in electronic medical records (EMR) platforms and CDI platforms.
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $52,025.00 - $97,528.69 per year. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 5.00%.
The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.
Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.
CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent.
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Match your degree to the role
Your Australian bachelor's degree must align with the specific Clinical Specialist field, whether that's biomedical engineering, nursing, or life sciences. A three-year Australian degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes.
Target employers who file LCAs
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Clinical Specialist or similar titles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and make fewer mistakes.
Clarify sponsorship before accepting an offer
Ask the hiring manager directly whether their company has sponsored E-3 visas before. Many medical device and diagnostics firms sponsor regularly but don't advertise it. Confirming this early prevents wasted time after an offer is extended.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful when your employer's HR team hasn't sponsored an E-3 before and needs guidance on the DOL filing steps.
Prepare a credential summary for your employer
Put together a one-page summary of your Australian qualifications, registration status, and relevant clinical experience before interviews start. Employers unfamiliar with Australian credentials often stall on sponsorship decisions simply because they don't recognize the equivalency.
Time your application around consulate wait times
E-3 visa interviews are processed at U.S. consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Wait times vary by location and season, so schedule your interview appointment as soon as your LCA is certified by the DOL to avoid gaps between your offer acceptance and your start date.
E-3 Visa Clinical Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Clinical Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces Clinical Specialist positions at employers with a demonstrated history of sponsoring Australian workers, saving you the time of manually vetting each company.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Clinical Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. The E-3 requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Clinical Specialist roles tied to medical devices, diagnostics, or clinical applications typically meet this standard, but the specific job description and degree field must align. A role described as requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field is unlikely to qualify.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Clinical Specialist roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual cap and no lottery, so your employer can sponsor you at any time of year. The H-1B visa is open to all nationalities but is subject to an annual cap and a randomized lottery, meaning most applications are rejected before USCIS even reviews them. For an Australian Clinical Specialist, the E-3 is a far more reliable path to a U.S. role.
Can I change employers while working in the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with your new employer. The new company must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before you can begin work. You don't carry your existing visa authorization to the new role, so plan your transition timeline carefully and avoid resigning before the new LCA is certified.