Clinical Operations Director Jobs for OPT Students
Clinical Operations Director jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in clinical research, public health, or biomedical sciences. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B sponsorship after OPT. Your 12-month standard OPT window applies, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Director of Clinical Operations
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Director of Clinical Operations, you will:
- Supervises all direct patient/family care team members, including nurses, Supportive Care, home health aides and counselors, in collaboration with Site Leadership.
- Responsible for oversight of and/or scheduling, payroll and other administrative duties.
- Assures that all initial assessments and required reassessments are conducted by qualified team members within required time frames, including documentation completion, submission and/or synchronization.
- Ensures that all patient/family services comply with federal, state(s) and local regulatory requirements and with accepted professional standards.
- Ensures protocols are utilized to guide operations and promote adherence to regulatory and internal process requirements.
- Monitor expenses related to patient/family services to ensure budgetary compliance in collaboration with IDG and Site Leadership.
- Serve as a resource person and liaison for the Social Worker, Volunteer, Music Therapy and Bereavement Departments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience accepted
- 5 years of home based care experience preferred
- Role may require travel up to 80% of business days in supported territory
- Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
LOCATION
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
COMPENSATION
Salary: $110k - $130k / year
SCHEDULE
Schedule: M-F / Limited On call support as needed
EEO STATEMENT
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
INTRODUCTION
Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Director of Clinical Operations
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Director of Clinical Operations, you will:
- Supervises all direct patient/family care team members, including nurses, Supportive Care, home health aides and counselors, in collaboration with Site Leadership.
- Responsible for oversight of and/or scheduling, payroll and other administrative duties.
- Assures that all initial assessments and required reassessments are conducted by qualified team members within required time frames, including documentation completion, submission and/or synchronization.
- Ensures that all patient/family services comply with federal, state(s) and local regulatory requirements and with accepted professional standards.
- Ensures protocols are utilized to guide operations and promote adherence to regulatory and internal process requirements.
- Monitor expenses related to patient/family services to ensure budgetary compliance in collaboration with IDG and Site Leadership.
- Serve as a resource person and liaison for the Social Worker, Volunteer, Music Therapy and Bereavement Departments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience accepted
- 5 years of home based care experience preferred
- Role may require travel up to 80% of business days in supported territory
- Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
LOCATION
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
COMPENSATION
Salary: $110k - $130k / year
SCHEDULE
Schedule: M-F / Limited On call support as needed
EEO STATEMENT
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Operations Director
Target employers with active clinical trial pipelines
Biopharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic medical centers with ongoing Phase II or III trials hire Clinical Operations Directors regularly and are more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship infrastructure and dedicated immigration support.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Clinical operations roles typically require degrees in life sciences, public health, or healthcare administration. Make your application explicit about this alignment, since USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for director-level clinical roles during H-1B petitions.
Raise sponsorship early in the process
Bring up your OPT status and H-1B sponsorship need before final interviews. Director-level hiring involves HR, legal, and executive sign-off, so surfacing your authorization timeline early prevents delays or last-minute withdrawals from employers unprepared to sponsor.
Verify your degree qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
Degrees in biological sciences, epidemiology, biomedical engineering, or health informatics typically qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extensions. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting a role, as extension eligibility significantly affects your sponsorship runway.
Prioritize large employers with dedicated HR compliance teams
Companies with 500 or more employees and established compliance teams process H-1B sponsorships more reliably. Smaller startups may offer the role but lack the legal infrastructure to file on time before your OPT authorization period ends.
Use your OPT period to build measurable clinical outcomes
Quantify your impact during OPT: trial enrollment rates improved, protocol deviations reduced, or site activation timelines shortened. Concrete operational metrics strengthen both your H-1B specialty occupation case and your negotiating position with sponsoring employers.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as Clinical Operations Directors?
Yes. Clinical Operations Director roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as life sciences, clinical research, or healthcare administration. Your F-1 OPT work authorization covers full-time employment in this role, provided the position matches the field on your EAD.
Do Clinical Operations Director roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Most do. Biopharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and hospital systems sponsoring Clinical Operations Directors have strong precedent for H-1B petitions, as the role consistently meets specialty occupation criteria. Employers in regulated clinical environments are accustomed to immigration compliance, making sponsorship more straightforward than in less regulated industries.
Where can I find Clinical Operations Director jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. You can browse Clinical Operations Director roles filtered by sponsorship availability, so you're not wasting time applying to employers who won't support your work authorization. This is more efficient than searching general job boards and filtering manually.
Does my degree qualify me for the 24-month STEM OPT extension in this field?
It depends on your specific CIP code. Degrees in biological sciences, epidemiology, biomedical engineering, health informatics, and related STEM-designated fields typically qualify. Clinical research degrees or MPH programs may qualify depending on how your institution filed the program classification. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before your 12-month OPT window expires.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If you've applied for a STEM OPT extension before your initial OPT expires and your employer meets E-Verify requirements, you're authorized to continue working for up to 180 days while USCIS processes the extension. Director-level roles take time to fill and onboard, so confirming your employer's H-1B filing readiness before your OPT end date is critical.
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