H-1B Visa Diabetes Educator Jobs
Diabetes Educator roles qualify as H-1B 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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Evaluates, assesses and plans nutrition care specific to outpatients of all ages. Additionally, provides nutrition information to staff, physicians, students and the community individually and through group programs. Reports directly to the Diabetes and Outpatient Nutrition Manager.
Education
Five to six years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g., Masters Degree or five-year program).
CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION & LICENSURE
Registration required: Registered Dietitian - R.D.
Licensure required: Licensed Dietitian - L.D.
Experience
Requires experience working in a clinical setting (can include internship). At least 2 years experiences in nutrition, ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, and possess knowledge of growth and development of young and older adults in multicultural populations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develops patient-centered treatment plans.
- Completes comprehensive nutrition assessments.
- Assumes responsibility for his or her own professional development and pursues continuing education to develop and maintain DSME/T knowledge and skills.
- Maintains a level of productivity that supports patient access and office needs.
- Manages workload and processes to meet patient care and diabetes office needs.
- Manages insurance and charge requirements.
- Completes hospital and departmental requirements.
- Participates in hospital and/or departmental initiatives/special projects.
- Takes responsibility for individual performance goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.
PHYSICAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is SEDENTARY. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, and speak. The employee is frequently required to do repetitive motion, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include far vision, and near vision.
The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SUMMARY
Evaluates, assesses and plans nutrition care specific to outpatients of all ages. Additionally, provides nutrition information to staff, physicians, students and the community individually and through group programs. Reports directly to the Diabetes and Outpatient Nutrition Manager.
Education
Five to six years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g., Masters Degree or five-year program).
CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION & LICENSURE
Registration required: Registered Dietitian - R.D.
Licensure required: Licensed Dietitian - L.D.
Experience
Requires experience working in a clinical setting (can include internship). At least 2 years experiences in nutrition, ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, and possess knowledge of growth and development of young and older adults in multicultural populations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develops patient-centered treatment plans.
- Completes comprehensive nutrition assessments.
- Assumes responsibility for his or her own professional development and pursues continuing education to develop and maintain DSME/T knowledge and skills.
- Maintains a level of productivity that supports patient access and office needs.
- Manages workload and processes to meet patient care and diabetes office needs.
- Manages insurance and charge requirements.
- Completes hospital and departmental requirements.
- Participates in hospital and/or departmental initiatives/special projects.
- Takes responsibility for individual performance goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.
PHYSICAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is SEDENTARY. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, and speak. The employee is frequently required to do repetitive motion, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include far vision, and near vision.
The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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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.
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Find Diabetes Educator JobsDiabetes Educator H-1B Visa: 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.
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