OPT Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Certified Diabetes Educator jobs on OPT require STEM-adjacent clinical credentials that most employers already understand. Your OPT work authorization lets you work full-time in patient education and chronic disease management roles, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree classification qualifies.
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Get Access To All JobsWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
This is an Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Expanding Pediatric Clinic in Katy!
We’re growing — and we want you to grow with us!
Our well-established pediatric clinic in Katy is expanding to meet the needs of our thriving community, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a trusted practice that’s building on its strong foundation to serve even more families with exceptional pediatric care.
The Certified Diabetes Educator will provide extensive outpatient and in-patient education on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Location:
UT Physicians Pediatrics Multispecialty Clinic Katy
23920 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494
Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, pattern management of blood glucose, insulin administration and safety guidelines, and insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system training.
- Provides assistance to the patient in obtaining diabetic supplies.
- Refer patients to community resources.
- Management of diabetics in the clinic, and via phone.
- Manage the diabetic program in compliance with the American Diabetic Association guidelines.
- Provide case management of diabetic patients under physicians’ supervision.
- Provide diabetes training and education to clinical staff.
- Assist with research projects including data collection, patient recruitment, and other duties as needed.
- Communicate with patients and families on a daily basis reviewing blood sugar reports.
- Communicate with schools that have diabetic patients regarding diabetes management.
- Refill insulin and diabetic supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
- Registered Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
- Licensed Dietitian by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) by Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) required
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition Sciences or related field.
Minimum Experience:
Three years of experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
This is an Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Expanding Pediatric Clinic in Katy!
We’re growing — and we want you to grow with us!
Our well-established pediatric clinic in Katy is expanding to meet the needs of our thriving community, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a trusted practice that’s building on its strong foundation to serve even more families with exceptional pediatric care.
The Certified Diabetes Educator will provide extensive outpatient and in-patient education on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Location:
UT Physicians Pediatrics Multispecialty Clinic Katy
23920 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494
Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, pattern management of blood glucose, insulin administration and safety guidelines, and insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system training.
- Provides assistance to the patient in obtaining diabetic supplies.
- Refer patients to community resources.
- Management of diabetics in the clinic, and via phone.
- Manage the diabetic program in compliance with the American Diabetic Association guidelines.
- Provide case management of diabetic patients under physicians’ supervision.
- Provide diabetes training and education to clinical staff.
- Assist with research projects including data collection, patient recruitment, and other duties as needed.
- Communicate with patients and families on a daily basis reviewing blood sugar reports.
- Communicate with schools that have diabetic patients regarding diabetes management.
- Refill insulin and diabetic supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
- Registered Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
- Licensed Dietitian by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) by Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) required
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition Sciences or related field.
Minimum Experience:
Three years of experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Certified Diabetes Educator
Clarify your OPT authorization type upfront
Tell employers whether you're on standard 12-month OPT or a STEM OPT extension early in conversations. Diabetes educator roles often involve credentialing timelines, so employers need to plan around your authorization period from the start.
Highlight your CDCES exam status
If you've sat for or passed the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist exam, lead with it. Credentialed candidates face fewer hiring delays, and employers sponsoring OPT students want confidence you'll clear clinical requirements without extra onboarding friction.
Target hospital systems and integrated health networks
Large health systems like Kaiser Permanente and academic medical centers have established HR processes for international hires. They're more likely to have navigated OPT paperwork before and less likely to treat your status as a dealbreaker during recruitment.
Address H-1B transition plans proactively
Diabetes educator roles can qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa. Mentioning your intent to transition before OPT expires reassures employers about continuity of care, which matters deeply in chronic disease management where patient relationships are long-term.
Verify your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Health informatics, clinical nutrition, and public health degrees may carry STEM CIP codes that unlock the 24-month extension. Check your degree classification with your DSO early so you know exactly how much authorized time you can offer an employer.
Frame your international background as a clinical asset
Diabetes prevalence and cultural food practices vary significantly across patient populations. Multilingual ability and cross-cultural patient experience are genuine differentiators in diabetes education roles serving diverse communities, so make that case explicitly in your cover materials.
Certified Diabetes Educator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Certified Diabetes Educator on OPT without additional licensing?
Work authorization and professional licensure are separate requirements. Your OPT EAD card authorizes employment, but you'll also need to meet any state-level requirements for diabetes education practice and pursue the CDCES credential through ADCES. Most employers require or strongly prefer the CDCES exam, so check both your OPT timeline and credentialing eligibility simultaneously to avoid delays after hire.
Do Certified Diabetes Educator jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree, not the job title itself. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics, nutritional science, or a qualifying public health program, your DSO can authorize the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Degrees in general health education or nursing often do not qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Certified Diabetes Educator jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. The platform is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider international candidates. Searching there surfaces health system employers who have a documented history of hiring on OPT and transitioning employees to H-1B status.
Can I start working as a Certified Diabetes Educator before passing the CDCES exam?
Yes, with conditions. Many employers hire candidates as diabetes educators in training or under a supervising credentialed educator while they accumulate the practice hours required before sitting for the CDCES exam. Your OPT work authorization is valid regardless of credential status, but confirm that your specific job offer qualifies as OPT-eligible employment in your authorized field of study.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends for a Certified Diabetes Educator role?
Diabetes educator roles can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as dietetics, nursing, or health education. Whether a specific employer will sponsor depends on their internal policies and your value to the organization. Building a strong clinical track record during OPT significantly improves your sponsorship case before the H-1B lottery cycle.