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Infection Preventionist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Hospitals and health systems actively sponsor this role, but per-country backlogs mean your priority date and country of birth directly affect your timeline to permanent residence.
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Get Access To All JobsInfection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator Career Opportunity
Recognized for your Skills
Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing to the health and safety of individuals within your community.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Be the Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator you always wanted to be
- Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program.
- Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
- Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors and variances.
- Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
- Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintain all appropriate employee health records and develop policies.
- Conduct in-service programs related to employee wellness.
- Manage new hire employee health process.
Qualifications
- License or Certification:
- CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
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Current license or certification applicable to health-related field.
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Education and Experience:
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Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
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Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers' Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
- Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
- 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
- If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
- Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.
The Encompass Health Way: We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator Career Opportunity
Recognized for your Skills
Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing to the health and safety of individuals within your community.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Be the Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator you always wanted to be
- Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program.
- Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
- Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors and variances.
- Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
- Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintain all appropriate employee health records and develop policies.
- Conduct in-service programs related to employee wellness.
- Manage new hire employee health process.
Qualifications
- License or Certification:
- CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
-
Current license or certification applicable to health-related field.
-
Education and Experience:
-
Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
-
Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers' Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
- Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
- 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
- If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
- Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.
The Encompass Health Way: We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Infection Preventionist
Document your CIC or CIC-related credentials early
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Gather your Certified in Infection Control credential, nursing or clinical licensure, and any state-specific public health certificates before the recruitment phase begins, so there are no gaps in your qualifications record.
Target health systems with established PERM history
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers run PERM filings regularly and have immigration counsel on retainer. Use Migrate Mate to search for Infection Preventionist roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, filtered by city and setting.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before you negotiate
If your offer requires an advanced degree or five years of progressive infection prevention experience, your employer can file under EB-2, which sometimes has shorter backlogs than EB-3 for certain countries. Confirm which category the job description supports before the prevailing wage determination is submitted to DOL.
Verify prevailing wage tier during offer review
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Infection Preventionist roles in your metropolitan area. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the applicable SOC code and wage level before you accept an offer, since a lower-tier determination can affect your total compensation significantly.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires the employer to complete a formal recruitment test, including job postings in specific venues, before filing with DOL. This process typically runs 60 to 90 days before submission. Knowing when recruitment will start lets you plan your current work authorization renewals around it.
Understand AC21 portability before changing employers mid-process
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same-or-similar Infection Preventionist role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Confirm the new role shares the same O*NET occupational classification before you resign.
Green Card Infection Preventionist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Infection Preventionist roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer structures the job requirements. EB-2 fits roles requiring a master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a clinical field, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive infection prevention experience. EB-3 covers positions where a bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience satisfy the minimum qualifications. Your employer confirms the category when they submit the prevailing wage determination to DOL.
How does green card sponsorship for an Infection Preventionist differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which includes a formal recruitment test and a prevailing wage determination. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before the final green card is issued.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for me as a foreign Infection Preventionist candidate?
The PERM recruitment test is your employer's formal obligation to show that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. It involves mandatory job postings in specific venues over a set period. You don't complete any steps yourself, but the process typically adds 60 to 90 days before your employer can file with DOL. Delays in recruitment or documentation can extend that window further.
How can I find Infection Preventionist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Search Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on health systems and hospital networks that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process, rather than trying to convince an employer to start a new sponsorship program from scratch.
Can I change hospitals after my green card process has started?
You can, but the rules differ depending on how far along your case is. Before your I-485 is filed, changing employers generally requires the new employer to restart PERM and file a new I-140, though an approved I-140 priority date can carry over. Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same-or-similar role without restarting, as long as the new position is in the same O*NET occupational category.