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Clinical Partner roles suit F-1 OPT students with degrees in nursing, health sciences, or a related clinical field. Most positions qualify under STEM OPT if your program CIP code covers healthcare technology or biomedical sciences, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build hands-on patient care experience.
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Worker Type:
Regular
Job Summary:
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
- Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
- Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
- Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
- Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
- Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
- Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
- Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
- Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Education equivalency for licensing
Experience
- No experience required
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Or
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
1021000011 3 West Med / Surg
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Summary:
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
- Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
- Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
- Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
- Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
- Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
- Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
- Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
- Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Education equivalency for licensing
Experience
- No experience required
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Or
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
1021000011 3 West Med / Surg
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Clinical Partner
Confirm your CIP code qualifies for STEM OPT
Not all health sciences degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM designated degree list before applying, so you know your authorized work period upfront.
Target hospital systems with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large academic medical centers and health systems, such as Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente, regularly hire international students on OPT. They have HR infrastructure to handle EAD verification and understand clinical OPT timelines better than smaller practices.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Clinical hiring moves slower than most industries due to credentialing and background checks. Begin applications at least 60 to 90 days before your OPT authorization begins so your start date aligns with employer onboarding timelines.
Clarify your EAD card details during the offer stage
Bring your EAD card and I-20 to offer discussions. Employers will need to verify your employment authorization category and expiration date for Form I-9 compliance before your first clinical shift begins.
Report your Clinical Partner job to your DSO within 10 days
Once you accept an offer, report your employer name, address, and start date to your Designated School Official. OPT regulations require this update, and failure to report can jeopardize your status and future H-1B visa eligibility.
Understand the 90-day unemployment rule during your OPT period
OPT students may not accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment, or 150 days on a STEM extension. Clinical Partner contract gaps between assignments count toward this limit, so track your employment continuity carefully.
Clinical Partner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Partner role qualify as authorized employment under OPT?
Yes, as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. A Clinical Partner position must connect to your major, such as nursing, health sciences, or a biomedical discipline. Your DSO can confirm the match. Roles that are purely administrative without clinical components may not satisfy the OPT employment requirement, so verify the job description aligns with your coursework before accepting.
Can I work as a Clinical Partner through a staffing agency on OPT?
Yes. OPT permits employment through staffing agencies and contracted placements, provided the work remains related to your degree. Each new assignment should be reported to your DSO, and you must ensure there are no gaps between placements exceeding 90 days in total across your OPT period. Agency roles are common in clinical settings and are fully compatible with standard OPT authorization.
Where can I find Clinical Partner jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on Clinical Partner openings where employers have already indicated willingness to hire on OPT or EAD, saving time you would otherwise spend screening out roles that require permanent work authorization.
What happens to my OPT if my Clinical Partner employer goes through layoffs?
Your OPT status does not immediately terminate if you are laid off, but your unemployment clock starts immediately. You have a maximum of 90 days of unemployment on standard OPT, or 150 days on a STEM extension. Notify your DSO promptly, document your layoff date, and begin job searching right away. Finding a new qualifying role before the limit is reached protects your status.
Can a Clinical Partner job lead to H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Clinical Partner roles at large hospital systems and academic medical centers are more likely to have H-1B sponsorship infrastructure than smaller clinics. Some clinical titles also qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B if a specific degree is required for the position. Using your OPT period to demonstrate value to an employer is the most practical path toward securing an H-1B petition.