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Engagement Manager roles on OPT typically require a degree in business, marketing, or a related field, and fall within the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your program qualifies. Most positions involve client strategy, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication, making them strong fits for students with consulting or project management backgrounds.
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Posting Date
08/07/2026
Location: 1299 E Commercial Blvd Ste 202, Oakland Park, Florida, 33334-4806, United States of America
We have a great opportunity for a Provider Engagement Manager (PEM). The ideal candidate will serve as the liaison between the physician practice and various internal and external stakeholders to help nephrologists achieve value-based targets and objectives. This role will serve as the key point of contact to streamline communication with physician practices and facilitate the achievement of program goals including the improvement of clinical outcomes. The PEM will collaborate with cross functional teams including business development, clinical, operations, and business leaders across DaVita.
Details:
- This role will support the designated IKC market which partners with nephrologists to care for patients in Central Florida and surrounding areas.
- Requires regional travel as needed in Central Florida once quarterly.
- Travel to DaVita HQ in Denver, CO 2 times/year.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Partner and manage successful relationship(s) with Nephrologist(s) to build trust and physician satisfaction. Serve as a trusted advisor and main point of contact for physician practice.
- Build formal relationships with key stakeholders within the local integrated network including but not limited to: PCPs, Specialists, Dialysis Centers, SNFs, LTACs, high-volume hospital systems and transplant centers.
- Co-lead market ops meetings with the market director and practice physicians. Additional attendees may include: DV clinical leaders, IKC clinical leaders, market analyst, etc.
- Educates practices on all program requirements including participation and responsibilities for quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI).
- Provides streamlined nephrologist engagement across DaVita IKC and other GIKC value-based care programs.
- Review quality metrics, clinical reports, program playbooks, program updates, and other pertinent documents with physicians. Ensure that physicians have solid understanding of program requirements and expectations.
- Implement meaningful process changes by assisting in physician practice assessment as it pertains to the CKCC program, leading the implementation of efficient and effective processes, and identifying support resources that result in optimal clinical/patient outcomes. Provides analysis of clinical and operational data from multiple sources and determines current trends to develop QA and QI actions appropriate for value-based program needs.
- Facilitates behavior change through practice QI team by implementing ongoing meeting schedule for physician champion and practice QI team, involving other practice physicians, and practice staff as appropriate. Provides coaching, feedback, and assistance to practice for change leadership and management. Uses proven techniques of practice facilitation to influence and promote high-value healthcare. Identifies practice educational needs and matches them with available DaVita resources.
- Reviews and synthesizes data reports provided by NCA or DaVita analyst. Checks for data accuracy, provides recommendations to improve practice experience, and understands critical focus areas. Collaborates with DaVita and IKC clinical leadership on key findings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree - Preferred
- Proven track record of building successful physician relationships - Required
- At least 2 years of project management experience
- Prior experience in healthcare services and/or working with payers, value-based care models, and/or integrated healthcare models
- Process improvement training (Lean Six Sigma, PDSA) - Preferred
- At least five years of experience in a clinical or clinical support role - Required
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PPT, Word)
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Make a direct impact on the lives of patients with complex chronic conditions.
- Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative care team.
- Flexible hybrid schedule with opportunity for professional growth.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $78,000.00 - $119,000.00/year.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Engagement Manager
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Tell recruiters your OPT end date and whether you qualify for the STEM extension early in the process. Engagement Manager roles often involve 6-month onboarding cycles, so hiring managers need to know your authorization window before investing in interviews.
Frame your degree as a direct qualification
Engagement Manager roles typically require a bachelor's or master's in business, communications, or a related field. Connect your specific degree to client-facing work in your resume summary so hiring managers immediately see the specialty occupation fit for OPT purposes.
Target consulting firms and SaaS companies first
Consulting firms and enterprise SaaS companies hire Engagement Managers regularly and often have established OPT sponsorship processes. These employers understand work authorization timelines and are more likely to have HR infrastructure set up to support F-1 students.
Emphasize cross-functional project outcomes
Engagement Managers are evaluated on their ability to align internal teams and deliver client results. Quantify outcomes from internships or academic projects, such as stakeholder coordination, delivery timelines, or client satisfaction improvements, to show you can handle the role immediately.
Prepare a clear answer about your visa timeline
Recruiters will ask about your work authorization status. Be ready to explain OPT clearly: what it is, how long you have, and whether STEM extension applies. A confident, practiced answer reduces employer hesitation significantly during early screening calls.
Apply before your OPT start date if possible
Engagement Manager hiring cycles can take 60 to 90 days from application to offer. Starting your search before your OPT authorization begins gives you runway to complete interviews and background checks without cutting into your authorized work period.
Engagement Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engagement Manager role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Engagement Manager positions qualify for OPT as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Most programs in business, marketing, communications, or information systems support this title. If your degree is STEM-designated, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization.
Can I work as an Engagement Manager on STEM OPT?
Yes, if your undergraduate or graduate degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code and the role aligns with that field, you can apply for the STEM OPT extension. Many Engagement Manager roles in technology, data, or engineering services companies satisfy this requirement. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify to support your STEM OPT application through your DSO.
How do I find Engagement Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Browsing Engagement Manager listings there saves you from applying to roles where OPT is an automatic disqualifier. Targeting employers with established OPT or H-1B visa sponsorship histories significantly improves your odds of reaching the offer stage.
What should I say when an employer asks about my work authorization as an Engagement Manager candidate?
Be direct: state that you're authorized to work on OPT, specify your authorization end date, and clarify whether you qualify for the STEM extension. Avoid being vague. Employers hiring for Engagement Manager roles want to assess whether your timeline fits their onboarding cycle, so giving them clear information early builds trust and moves the process forward.
Do Engagement Manager employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
It varies by employer size and industry. Large consulting firms, enterprise software companies, and multinational corporations are more likely to have H-1B sponsorship programs in place for Engagement Managers. Smaller agencies often do not. During interviews, ask specifically whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for similar roles before, rather than asking about sponsorship policy in the abstract.