OPT Engagement Specialist Jobs
Engagement Specialist roles on OPT typically fall under communications, marketing, or community relations, all fields that qualify as specialty occupations for F-1 work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window starts on your program end date, so targeting employers with experience hiring international students gives you the strongest shot at a smooth start.
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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.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
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.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
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.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Engagement Specialist
Lead with your communication credentials
Engagement Specialist roles live and die on written and verbal communication skills. Highlight campaigns you've run, communities you've built, or content you've produced. Concrete outcomes, like audience growth or event attendance, make your application stand out to hiring managers.
Target organizations already familiar with OPT
Nonprofits, universities, and mid-size marketing agencies tend to have prior experience hiring OPT students. They understand the timeline and paperwork involved, which means fewer delays between offer and your first day on the job.
Address your OPT status early and confidently
Don't wait until the offer stage to mention your work authorization. Frame it as a straightforward process: you're authorized to work immediately, and your employer simply verifies your EAD. Candidates who communicate this clearly reduce employer hesitation significantly.
Apply before your OPT clock starts burning
USCIS recommends applying for OPT up to 90 days before your program ends. Start your job search during that window so you have an offer lined up by the time your EAD arrives, avoiding unnecessary gaps in your authorized work period.
Emphasize cross-cultural communication experience
As an international student, you bring a perspective most domestic candidates don't. Engagement roles often serve diverse audiences, and hiring managers value candidates who can authentically connect across cultural contexts. Position this as a professional asset, not an afterthought.
Understand the STEM OPT extension opportunity
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO and factor this into conversations with employers evaluating long-term hiring decisions.
Engagement Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engagement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Engagement Specialist positions that require a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field qualify as specialty occupations under OPT guidelines. The key is that the role must directly relate to your degree field. If your job description emphasizes strategic communication, content development, or stakeholder relations tied to your academic background, your DSO should have no issue authorizing it.
Can I start working as an Engagement Specialist before my EAD card arrives?
No. You cannot begin working until you have your EAD card in hand and your OPT start date has passed. USCIS processing currently takes two to three months, so apply as early as 90 days before your program end date. If your card hasn't arrived by your authorized start date, you must wait, even if you have a signed offer letter.
How do I find Engagement Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider international candidates. Engagement Specialist roles span nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, and marketing agencies, all sectors where OPT hiring is relatively common. Filtering by industry on Migrate Mate helps you focus your search efficiently.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Engagement Specialist job ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your OPT employment ends to either find a new qualifying position, apply for a change of status, or prepare to depart the United States. During this period you are not authorized to work. OPT rules also require that you report any job changes to your DSO within 10 days, so keep your SEVP portal information current throughout your authorized period.
Does my Engagement Specialist role need to be full-time during OPT?
Post-completion OPT requires that you work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid status. Full-time positions are strongly preferred and easier to document, but part-time arrangements above the 20-hour threshold are permissible. If you hold multiple part-time Engagement Specialist positions simultaneously, the combined hours must meet the 20-hour minimum and all roles must relate to your degree field.