H-1B Visa Diabetes Educator Jobs
Diabetes Educator roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or a related health science. Many hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient clinics sponsor H-1B petitions for credentialed educators holding CDCES certification.
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Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The RD Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is responsible to teach patient/family skills for diabetes self-management. Will implement proper protocols for diabetes patient management, will evaluate patient needs at appropriate intervals and suggests appropriate management strategies to the patient and/or physician. Will evaluate current practice standards and evidence and develops and maintains resources. Maintains practice at appropriate levels by attending continuing education activities and researching evidence based practice.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with physicians, Health Services Coordinators, and nursing staff to identify patient populations requiring intensive patient education programs
- Assists in staff education related to diabetes
- Works with Marketing Department and Health Promotion to develop custom patient education materials and other marketing activities. Collaborates with Patient Services, Nutritional Services, the Foundation and other areas as needed
- Ensures clinic site compliance with organizational, professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care. Translates and implements changes needed with the clinic site to promote clinic compliance with regulatory standards. Determines the intent of standards as they are related to clinic operations and initiates planning and interventions designed to meet them within specified time frames. Stays current with national specialty standards and promotes professionalism through participation in professional organizations and/or utilization of literature
- Establishes, maintains, and monitors diabetes education programs throughout the clinic
- Provides direct teaching and/or management of high-risk patients with diabetes in accordance with an endocrinologist established algorithms
- Care of Patients: Provides nutritional assessment and counseling. Which includes; nutritional consultation for patients, translates complex nutrition information into a simple form to assist the patient manage their diabetes
- Ensures delivery of safe and efficient care. Reviews with health service coordinators perceived problems in patient education resources, staff education needs, resource availability, patient transition problems, financial data, multidisciplinary team functioning and patient and family expectations. Addresses infection control data to determine effect on complications and initiates controls within the environment to decrease/stabilize this factor. Validates with responsible physicians that care provided to patients is consistent with identified medical regimens. Collaborates with various ancillary services to assure appropriate supplies, equipment, laundry, pharmaceutical and computer-related issues and items are available to clinic site at all times for smooth and efficient patient care delivery
- Attends Diabetes Committee meetings and other meetings as assigned
- Maintains Certified Diabetes Educator Certification
- Performs other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's RD from approved dietetic program
- Licensed Dietician (LD), Registered Dietitian (RD) and RD Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
- 3+ years of related clinical experience, patient education, program development
- Experience as a Certified Diabetes Educator
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Driver's license and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree
- Experience in ambulatory care
- Spanish Speaking
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $49,700 - $88,800 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The RD Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is responsible to teach patient/family skills for diabetes self-management. Will implement proper protocols for diabetes patient management, will evaluate patient needs at appropriate intervals and suggests appropriate management strategies to the patient and/or physician. Will evaluate current practice standards and evidence and develops and maintains resources. Maintains practice at appropriate levels by attending continuing education activities and researching evidence based practice.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with physicians, Health Services Coordinators, and nursing staff to identify patient populations requiring intensive patient education programs
- Assists in staff education related to diabetes
- Works with Marketing Department and Health Promotion to develop custom patient education materials and other marketing activities. Collaborates with Patient Services, Nutritional Services, the Foundation and other areas as needed
- Ensures clinic site compliance with organizational, professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care. Translates and implements changes needed with the clinic site to promote clinic compliance with regulatory standards. Determines the intent of standards as they are related to clinic operations and initiates planning and interventions designed to meet them within specified time frames. Stays current with national specialty standards and promotes professionalism through participation in professional organizations and/or utilization of literature
- Establishes, maintains, and monitors diabetes education programs throughout the clinic
- Provides direct teaching and/or management of high-risk patients with diabetes in accordance with an endocrinologist established algorithms
- Care of Patients: Provides nutritional assessment and counseling. Which includes; nutritional consultation for patients, translates complex nutrition information into a simple form to assist the patient manage their diabetes
- Ensures delivery of safe and efficient care. Reviews with health service coordinators perceived problems in patient education resources, staff education needs, resource availability, patient transition problems, financial data, multidisciplinary team functioning and patient and family expectations. Addresses infection control data to determine effect on complications and initiates controls within the environment to decrease/stabilize this factor. Validates with responsible physicians that care provided to patients is consistent with identified medical regimens. Collaborates with various ancillary services to assure appropriate supplies, equipment, laundry, pharmaceutical and computer-related issues and items are available to clinic site at all times for smooth and efficient patient care delivery
- Attends Diabetes Committee meetings and other meetings as assigned
- Maintains Certified Diabetes Educator Certification
- Performs other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's RD from approved dietetic program
- Licensed Dietician (LD), Registered Dietitian (RD) and RD Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
- 3+ years of related clinical experience, patient education, program development
- Experience as a Certified Diabetes Educator
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Driver's license and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree
- Experience in ambulatory care
- Spanish Speaking
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $49,700 - $88,800 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Diabetes Educator
Verify your CDCES credential transfers cleanly
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly ties to the job. A nursing or dietetics degree paired with your CDCES certification strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Gather transcripts and certification documents before you start applying.
Target federally qualified health centers first
FQHCs and large hospital systems file H-1B petitions regularly and often have established immigration counsel on retainer. Smaller outpatient clinics may want to sponsor you but lack the process, so prioritize employers with a filing track record.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Diabetes Educator roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out organizations that express interest but have never navigated the petition process for clinical education roles.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the LCA must certify.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry requirement. If the employer's job description says 'preferred' rather than 'required,' ask them to revise it before filing to reduce RFE risk.
Account for LCA timing in your start date
Your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before submitting the I-129 to USCIS. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, so build that window into your negotiated start date to avoid gaps in your authorization.
H-1B Visa Diabetes Educator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Diabetes Educator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nursing, dietetics, or health education. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can face USCIS requests for evidence. Holding the CDCES credential reinforces the specialty occupation argument, but the degree requirement in the job description is what USCIS weighs most heavily.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Diabetes Educators?
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, integrated health networks, and large outpatient diabetes programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Academic medical centers that run certified diabetes education programs also sponsor regularly. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for clinical education roles before you apply.
Does my CDCES certification affect H-1B eligibility?
CDCES certification strengthens your petition by demonstrating specialized clinical competency, but USCIS evaluates H-1B eligibility on the degree requirement tied to the position, not the certification itself. A bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, or a closely related health science field must be listed as a minimum requirement in the job description for the role to qualify.
Can a Diabetes Educator job be sponsored if the employer is a nonprofit clinic?
Yes. Nonprofit status does not affect H-1B eligibility for the standard cap. However, if the clinic is affiliated with a university or a nonprofit research organization, the position may qualify as cap-exempt, meaning the employer can file outside the annual lottery window. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status with their HR or immigration counsel before assuming lottery timing applies.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from a hospital to a private endocrinology practice?
Changing employers requires the new practice to file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before you start working there. You can begin work once the transfer petition is filed, not just approved, under portability rules. Smaller private practices often lack immigration infrastructure, so confirm they are prepared to file the I-129 and pay prevailing wage before you resign.