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Clinical Coordinator roles qualify for OPT work authorization when tied to a relevant degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or a related field. Many hospital systems and healthcare organizations actively sponsor H-1B visas, making this a strong long-term path for F-1 students.
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Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Methodist Hospital Metropolitan our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator Phase II Recovery PAT to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator Phase II Recovery PAT opportunity.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department. In collaboration with other members of the leadership team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
What You Will Do In Your Role:
- You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.
- You will display our core values when interacting with co-workers, patients, family members, and others in the community to foster an environment where employees are engaged and where patient care is unparalleled.
- You will assist with staff scheduling, and manage all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
- You will lead in a way that inspires commitment to the vision, mission, and values of the organization and represents the organization positively within the community.
What Qualifications You Will Need:
- You should be a graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nurse program.
- You should possess your Registered Nurse License to practice as a professional RN in the state of Texas or an Active Multi-State RN Compact License. If you have a Compact License you will be required to obtain a Texas RN License within 60 days of hire.
- You should have a current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
- You should have a minimum of two years of healthcare experience.
It is preferred that you have your BSN and at least 3 years of healthcare experience.
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 beds. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.
Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator Phase II Recovery PAT opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Days Shift - Must be able to take call
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Methodist Hospital Metropolitan our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator Phase II Recovery PAT to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator Phase II Recovery PAT opportunity.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department. In collaboration with other members of the leadership team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
What You Will Do In Your Role:
- You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.
- You will display our core values when interacting with co-workers, patients, family members, and others in the community to foster an environment where employees are engaged and where patient care is unparalleled.
- You will assist with staff scheduling, and manage all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
- You will lead in a way that inspires commitment to the vision, mission, and values of the organization and represents the organization positively within the community.
What Qualifications You Will Need:
- You should be a graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nurse program.
- You should possess your Registered Nurse License to practice as a professional RN in the state of Texas or an Active Multi-State RN Compact License. If you have a Compact License you will be required to obtain a Texas RN License within 60 days of hire.
- You should have a current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
- You should have a minimum of two years of healthcare experience.
It is preferred that you have your BSN and at least 3 years of healthcare experience.
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 beds. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.
Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator Phase II Recovery PAT opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Coordinator
Target employers with established visa programs
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, and health systems like Kaiser Permanente or Cleveland Clinic have dedicated HR infrastructure for sponsoring international employees. Smaller private practices rarely have the resources to navigate the process.
Align your degree field with the job description
OPT authorization requires your role to be directly related to your degree. A public health or healthcare administration degree maps cleanly to clinical coordination work. Highlight that alignment explicitly in your cover letter and during interviews.
Start your OPT application early
USCIS processing takes up to five months. Apply up to 90 days before your program end date so your EAD arrives before you need to start work. Most Clinical Coordinator hiring timelines won't accommodate a months-long authorization gap.
Raise sponsorship readiness, not just interest
When discussing H-1B with employers, frame it as a straightforward process your employer initiates. Many hiring managers don't know the mechanics. Arriving prepared with a clear explanation of timelines and costs reduces hesitation significantly.
Use STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Degrees in health informatics, biomedical engineering, or public health with a STEM CIP code may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you three full years of work authorization and more H-1B lottery attempts.
Document your clinical and administrative contributions carefully
Strong H-1B petitions require evidence that the role requires a specific degree. Keep records of your responsibilities, systems you manage, and outcomes you drive. This documentation supports your employer's petition and your future green card filings.
Clinical Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Coordinator role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. Clinical coordination work ties clearly to degrees in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or health informatics. Before accepting an offer, confirm the role description reflects duties consistent with your program of study, since your DSO will need to verify that connection.
Do Clinical Coordinator employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and integrated health networks. These organizations file H-1B petitions routinely and have legal teams familiar with the process. Smaller outpatient clinics and private practices are less likely to sponsor. Browsing Clinical Coordinator listings on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship.
Can I work as a Clinical Coordinator on STEM OPT?
You can if your degree carries a qualifying STEM CIP code. Health informatics, biomedical sciences, and some public health programs qualify. Standard healthcare administration or nursing degrees typically do not. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you're eligible. STEM OPT adds 24 months to your authorization and gives you additional H-1B lottery cycles.
What happens to my Clinical Coordinator job if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery?
Your employer can re-enter you in the next lottery cycle, which runs annually with a registration window in March. In the meantime, your OPT or STEM OPT remains valid. Some clinical employers also explore cap-exempt H-1B options if they are affiliated with a nonprofit research organization or university hospital, which bypasses the lottery entirely.
How should I explain my OPT status to a Clinical Coordinator hiring manager?
Be direct and brief. Explain that your EAD authorizes you to work for any employer in the U.S. for a set period, and that you're eligible for H-1B sponsorship before that period ends. Clarify that the employer initiates the H-1B petition, not you. Most clinical hiring managers respond well to candidates who can explain the process clearly rather than leaving them to figure it out.