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Clinical Documentation Improvement specialists who code and validate inpatient records qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Health systems filing I-140 petitions for CDI roles must document that no qualified U.S. worker was available, making your AHIMA or ACDIS credentials central to the sponsorship case.
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Join a health system that’s redefining excellence in outpatient care. As the Outpatient Clinical Documentation (CDI) Manager, you’ll lead the strategy, people, and processes behind one of the most critical functions in modern healthcare: ensuring documentation tells the full, accurate story of every patient encounter.
You’ll manage and inspire a skilled CDI team, collaborate directly with physicians and clinical leaders, and serve as the organization’s expert on documentation standards, coding compliance, HCC/Risk Adjustment, and revenue integrity. Your leadership will influence enterprise‑wide initiatives, shape system design, and drive consistent, high‑quality documentation across all Henry Ford Health facilities.
This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to elevate care quality, strengthen financial performance, and leave a lasting impact on a nationally recognized health system.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration. A Bachelor's Degree in Art or Science with a medical focus would also be acceptable. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Five (5) years clinical operations experience as evidenced by Acute or Ambulatory Nursing and/or Coding and CDI experience directly related to revenue coding and reimbursement for hospital or physician services.
- Significant project management experience and outstanding analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to teach complex technical/analytical concepts to physicians, system leadership, management and staff.
- Analytical ability necessary to conduct basic research, analyze and interpret data, evaluate processes and propose improvements.
- Ability to manage, coordinate, and lead simultaneously.
- Ability to estimate time frames and meet projected deadlines.
- Ability to understand and lead change.
- Ability to develop strong working and collaborative relationships with physician leaders in clinical and academic settings.
- Demonstrates clinical and/or coding competence.
- Demonstrate experience in all areas of medical record functions, including privacy & compliance regulations.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS conventions, rules and regulations.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Registered Nurse (RN or BSN) and/or Coding Certification required. Coding Certification may be CPC, CCS, RHIT, and RHIA.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Organization: Corporate Services
- Department: CDI - Education Delivery
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
BENEFITS
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
INTRODUCTION
Join a health system that’s redefining excellence in outpatient care. As the Outpatient Clinical Documentation (CDI) Manager, you’ll lead the strategy, people, and processes behind one of the most critical functions in modern healthcare: ensuring documentation tells the full, accurate story of every patient encounter.
You’ll manage and inspire a skilled CDI team, collaborate directly with physicians and clinical leaders, and serve as the organization’s expert on documentation standards, coding compliance, HCC/Risk Adjustment, and revenue integrity. Your leadership will influence enterprise‑wide initiatives, shape system design, and drive consistent, high‑quality documentation across all Henry Ford Health facilities.
This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to elevate care quality, strengthen financial performance, and leave a lasting impact on a nationally recognized health system.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration. A Bachelor's Degree in Art or Science with a medical focus would also be acceptable. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Five (5) years clinical operations experience as evidenced by Acute or Ambulatory Nursing and/or Coding and CDI experience directly related to revenue coding and reimbursement for hospital or physician services.
- Significant project management experience and outstanding analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to teach complex technical/analytical concepts to physicians, system leadership, management and staff.
- Analytical ability necessary to conduct basic research, analyze and interpret data, evaluate processes and propose improvements.
- Ability to manage, coordinate, and lead simultaneously.
- Ability to estimate time frames and meet projected deadlines.
- Ability to understand and lead change.
- Ability to develop strong working and collaborative relationships with physician leaders in clinical and academic settings.
- Demonstrates clinical and/or coding competence.
- Demonstrate experience in all areas of medical record functions, including privacy & compliance regulations.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS conventions, rules and regulations.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Registered Nurse (RN or BSN) and/or Coding Certification required. Coding Certification may be CPC, CCS, RHIT, and RHIA.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Organization: Corporate Services
- Department: CDI - Education Delivery
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
BENEFITS
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Clinical Documentation Improvement
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising. Make sure your CCS, CDIP, or CCS-P certification matches the posted requirements exactly, discrepancies between your actual credentials and the labor certification can delay or derail your I-140.
Target health systems with established CDI departments
Large academic medical centers and multi-hospital systems run ongoing CDI programs that justify permanent sponsorship rather than contract work. Facilities with dedicated CDI managers are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel already familiar with EB-3 PERM filings for clinical roles.
Search for green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter by CDI job titles and employer PERM history on Migrate Mate to find health systems that have sponsored foreign workers before. Prior PERM filings for similar roles signal that the employer already understands the process and won't treat sponsorship as an obstacle.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your CDI role and location. Look up the wage level yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations, if the offered salary falls below the certified wage, PERM will fail and your sponsorship unravels.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If a visa number is immediately available for your country of birth and preference category, you can file your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time as the I-140. This compresses your wait time significantly and lets you apply for an EAD while USCIS adjudicates.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 paths for CDI roles
CDI positions requiring only a bachelor's degree plus certification typically qualify under EB-3. If your role requires a master's degree in health information management or clinical informatics, your employer may be able to file under EB-2, which can matter for priority date movement depending on your country of chargeability.
Green Card Clinical Documentation Improvement: Frequently Asked Questions
Does CDI work qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CDI roles typically qualify under EB-3 when the position requires a bachelor's degree in health information management plus professional certification such as CDIP or CCS. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in clinical informatics, and your employer structures the job requirements accordingly before filing the PERM labor certification.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for CDI professionals?
Unlike the H-1B visa, green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that expires. There is no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level that limits how many petitions USCIS accepts. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before the I-140 is even filed, so green card sponsorship requires a long-term employer commitment that H-1B does not.
How can I find CDI employers willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search CDI job listings filtered by employers with verified PERM sponsorship history. Health systems that have filed PERM for CDI or health information roles before are the most practical targets because they already have immigration counsel, internal processes, and budget approval for sponsorship rather than treating it as a novel request.
What role does my AHIMA or ACDIS certification play in the PERM process?
Your certification matters because the PERM labor certification locks in the minimum requirements the employer will advertise to U.S. workers. If your CDIP or CCS credential is listed as a requirement in the job description, USCIS will expect you to hold it at the time of filing. Credentials obtained after the PERM is filed cannot retroactively strengthen the case, so document your certifications early and keep them current.
Can a CDI contractor or locum position lead to green card sponsorship?
PERM labor certification requires a bona fide permanent, full-time job offer, so contract, per-diem, or locum CDI roles generally cannot support a green card filing. The employer must intend to employ you permanently at the time of the PERM filing. Staffing agency placements face additional scrutiny because the agency, not the end client, must be the petitioning employer of record, which many agencies are unwilling to pursue.