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Clinical Care Coordinator jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or a related clinical field. Most roles qualify as STEM-adjacent or standard OPT positions, giving you 12 months of work authorization with potential STEM OPT extension depending on your degree.
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INTRODUCTION
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Care Coordinator (FGP) - Manhattan, Medicine-Cardio, Part Time.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for care coordination across the continuum of health care delivery with emphasis on services incurred outside the inpatient hospital setting. Care coordination includes assessing healthcare needs, identifying problems and opportunities for improvement, implementing interventions, managing the patient care transition process, assisting patients throughout care episodes, coordinating and facilitating care for patients with complex and chronic conditions, and promoting evidence based healthcare services. This position provides services to support expected program outcomes of reduced admissions/readmissions, reduced emergency department visits, improved medication compliance, reduced gaps in care, improved patient care coordination, and increased patient satisfaction with the health care experience.
The individual in this position serves as a clinical liaison, and must demonstrate awareness and recognition of the plan of care across the continuum in order to direct patient care issues. This position also provides clinical leadership for patient care coordination that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the institution, the NYUPN Clinically Integrated Physician Network and the Network Integration Department. The position must foster and work in collaboration with internal and external providers, other NYULMC staff and payers to ensure the achievement of high quality outcomes for patients/families.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide care coordination for patients as assigned, and comply with associated policies and procedures and contractual requirements.
- Meet all other expectations and responsibilities of the program/initiative agreement as related to care coordination.
- Initiate/maintain professional development plan including goals for self-improvement and to sustain clinical and NYULH competencies; attend and participate in program/initiative teleconferences, program enhancement trainings and meetings, as required.
- Assist with orienting and training team members (New hires/interdepartmental initiatives) as requested.
- Participate in the development, promulgation, and implementation of care coordination process standards relevant to service scope.
- Act as a professional role model to all levels of staff by considering the needs and behaviors of specific patients in a culturally competent manner and incorporating expertise, critical thinking and related experience in care of patients and families.
- Oversee and monitor activity by other staff members as related to his/her assigned patients to ensure compliance with associated policies and procedures and timeliness of completion.
- Use the Epic electronic medical record to conduct care coordination activities and comply with associated policies and procedures including those for work flow and consistent documentation.
- Follow evidence based guidelines and contact standards to facilitate closure of gaps in care and encourage use of in network services.
- Interact with relevant stakeholders (health plans, contracted NYUPN practitioners, other providers, Post-acute Care Providers, office staff, etc.) and collaborate with relevant staff to support regular interactions with program/initiative patients.
- Identify patients that have been hospitalized and monitor clinical status.
- Engage patients in taking a proactive role for managing their health, medications, treatment and rehabilitation needs, and follow-up appointments and refer patients to the appropriate community based, health plan or other programs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, identify problems/issues, establish goals, implement interventions, reassess needs, establish appropriate time-frame for frequency of follow-up activities, and provide closure and referral services, as appropriate and notify providers of readmissions and significant clinical status changes as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify you must have a Licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse in NYS with current registration.
Education: BSN or graduate of an accredited RN program with Bachelors degree in related health care field.
Experience: Three to five years clinical experience in ambulatory care, managed care or acute medical-surgical experience in the care of the population targeted for care coordination.
Competencies: Possesses demonstrated strengths in interpersonal communication, customer service, negotiation, conflict management, creative problem solving, clinical leadership, change management, work process organization and time management. Able to apply critical thinking and clinical expertise toward achievement of specific outcomes. Previously established ability to foster strong collaboration with co-workers, peers, physicians, nursing, and ancillary departmental support staff. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and demonstrated proficiency in managing an electronic medical record such as Epic or a care/case management system.
Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two or more years in health plan, home health care or ambulatory setting care/case management experience.
- Membership in care/case management and/or related professional organization.
- Certification in Case Management, American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) or Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
- Epic proficiency.
- Masters of Science in Nursing or relevant health related field.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $68.00 - $92.69 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Care Coordinator
Target employers with established OPT hiring
Large hospital systems, integrated health networks, and managed care organizations hire coordinators regularly and have HR infrastructure to handle OPT documentation. Smaller private clinics often lack experience with work authorization paperwork, which slows the process.
Clarify your authorization type upfront
OPT is employer-authorized work, not visa sponsorship. Many hiring managers confuse the two. Telling recruiters you have existing work authorization valid for 12 months, with no employer petition required, removes the most common objection before it becomes a barrier.
Match your degree field to the role description
Your OPT authorization must align with your degree field. A public health or healthcare administration degree maps cleanly to clinical coordination roles. If your degree is in a different field, confirm the role falls within your authorized area before applying.
Apply early to build timeline buffer
Clinical Care Coordinator hiring often involves credentialing checks and multi-round interviews. Starting your job search three to four months before your OPT start date gives you time to clear those steps without risking a gap in authorized employment status.
Highlight care coordination coursework and clinical exposure
Employers screening OPT candidates want evidence you can contribute immediately. Relevant coursework in care management, population health, or electronic health records, combined with any clinical practicum experience, signals that your academic background directly supports the role.
Understand STEM OPT eligibility for this field
Healthcare informatics, health data analytics, and related programs under CIP codes classified as STEM may qualify you for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before interviewing, as it strengthens your case with employers evaluating long-term hiring.
Clinical Care Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Clinical Care Coordinator on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Clinical Care Coordinator roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field, such as healthcare administration, public health, or nursing. Your employer does not need to file any petition on your behalf. You work using your EAD card, which USCIS issues before your OPT start date.
Do Clinical Care Coordinator employers typically sponsor OPT students?
Most large healthcare employers, including hospital systems and managed care organizations, are familiar with OPT work authorization and will hire candidates who already hold an EAD. The distinction worth making to recruiters is that OPT is not visa sponsorship and requires no employer filing. Migrate Mate lists Clinical Care Coordinator roles from employers open to OPT candidates so you can filter out positions that are not a fit.
Does a Clinical Care Coordinator role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your program falls under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as health informatics, biomedical engineering, or certain public health specializations, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO. The care coordinator role itself does not automatically confer STEM eligibility.
What degree fields support an OPT application for this role?
Healthcare administration, public health, nursing, health informatics, and social work are the most commonly accepted degree fields for Clinical Care Coordinator positions. Your OPT authorization must be tied to a job that falls within your field of study. Roles that require clinical judgment may also accept degrees in allied health sciences or pre-medical programs depending on the employer.
How much time do I have to find a Clinical Care Coordinator job on OPT?
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation, with a 90-day unemployment limit during that period. You should begin applying well before your program end date to avoid using up unemployment days. If you hold a STEM-eligible degree and secure a qualifying job, you can apply for a 24-month extension before your initial OPT expires.