H-1B Visa Clinical Director Jobs
Clinical Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, clinical psychology, nursing, or a directly related field. Employers in hospital systems, behavioral health networks, and outpatient clinics file LCAs with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most sponsor H-1B visa transfers for qualified candidates already in status.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Patient Safety Lead sets the strategy for the Patient Safety domain to drive 4+ Star performance and continuous improvement across key measures, including but not limited to Medication Adherence for Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cholesterol; Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes; Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines; Medication Therapy Management; and Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults. This role is accountable for defining the strategic direction, identifying performance opportunities, and shaping cross-functional priorities, in close partnership with the team responsible for execution.
Scope:
- Sets strategic direction to achieve a 4+ Star performance for the Part D clinical measures
- Drive significant improvement in all Part D clinical measures year over year
- Optimize the strategy to maximize impact with respect to budget for all clinical part D measures
- Foster provider and pharmacy relationships to improve clinical outcomes
- Drives a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of business strategy consulting experience
- 5+ years of deep expertise in Medicare Part D Stars measures and methodology
- 5+ years of leadership experience
- Strong background in performance analytics, dashboards, and executive reporting
- Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, matrixed organization and drive execution through influence
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to lead complex, matrixed teams and deliver enterprise-level results
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with PBM, provider, retail pharmacy, and other clinical partners
- Experience partnering with IT, data, and analytics teams to implement enterprise solutions
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Preferred: Advanced degree (e.g., Masters/Doctorate) or relevant certifications
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Patient Safety Lead sets the strategy for the Patient Safety domain to drive 4+ Star performance and continuous improvement across key measures, including but not limited to Medication Adherence for Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cholesterol; Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes; Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines; Medication Therapy Management; and Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults. This role is accountable for defining the strategic direction, identifying performance opportunities, and shaping cross-functional priorities, in close partnership with the team responsible for execution.
Scope:
- Sets strategic direction to achieve a 4+ Star performance for the Part D clinical measures
- Drive significant improvement in all Part D clinical measures year over year
- Optimize the strategy to maximize impact with respect to budget for all clinical part D measures
- Foster provider and pharmacy relationships to improve clinical outcomes
- Drives a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of business strategy consulting experience
- 5+ years of deep expertise in Medicare Part D Stars measures and methodology
- 5+ years of leadership experience
- Strong background in performance analytics, dashboards, and executive reporting
- Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, matrixed organization and drive execution through influence
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to lead complex, matrixed teams and deliver enterprise-level results
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with PBM, provider, retail pharmacy, and other clinical partners
- Experience partnering with IT, data, and analytics teams to implement enterprise solutions
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Preferred: Advanced degree (e.g., Masters/Doctorate) or relevant certifications
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Director
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your degree field to match the Clinical Director position directly. A healthcare administration or clinical psychology degree typically satisfies this, but a general business degree alone often triggers an RFE. Pull the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the accepted degree fields before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Not every healthcare employer files H-1B petitions for leadership roles. Search Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Director openings by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you're only applying to employers who have already sponsored roles at this level.
Understand the prevailing wage tier for your market
Clinical Director falls under a wage-level classification the DOL assigns based on experience and supervision responsibilities. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your metro area before negotiating an offer, so you know the minimum the employer must certify.
Ask about cap-exempt status before accepting an offer
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofits attached to higher education institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting you bypass the annual lottery entirely. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt eligibility during the offer stage, not after you've signed.
Get your clinical licensure documents apostilled early
H-1B petitions for Clinical Directors frequently require state licensure or board certification as evidence of specialty occupation. Apostilling foreign credentials and having transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member agency takes four to eight weeks, so start this before you have a job offer in hand.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer package
Clinical Director hires often have a defined start date tied to credentialing timelines. USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. Make sure the offer letter or employment agreement specifies who covers this cost before you accept.
H-1B Visa Clinical Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as healthcare administration, clinical social work, nursing, or clinical psychology. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, are more likely to face an RFE. The O*NET occupation profile and the job description's degree requirement language are the two documents USCIS weighs most heavily during adjudication.
Which types of healthcare employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Directors?
Hospital systems, behavioral health networks, federally qualified health centers, and multisite outpatient clinic groups are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Clinical Director roles. Academic medical centers affiliated with universities often carry cap-exempt status, which lets them file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery risk. You can browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for this specific title.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Clinical Director employer without losing my status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days and the new role qualifies as the same or similar occupational classification. Clinical Director to Clinical Director at a different facility almost always meets this standard.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition for a Clinical Director position?
You'll need official transcripts with a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency if your degree is foreign, copies of any active clinical licensure or board certification relevant to your discipline, your current I-94 record, and a detailed letter from the employer describing the role's duties and the specific degree field it requires. Having these ready before the LCA is filed shortens the petition timeline significantly.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Clinical Director job offers?
Before filing the H-1B petition, the employer must certify an LCA with the DOL confirming your offered salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the Clinical Director occupation in your geographic area. The prevailing wage is determined by the DOL's wage level system, which factors in experience and supervisory scope. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage level for your metro before entering salary negotiations.