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At VITAS Healthcare, we’ve been the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider for more than 45 years. We’re not just a hospice company—we’re a mission-driven movement built on compassion, support, and growth.
When you join VITAS, you’re stepping into a culture that invests in you: your development, your goals, and your impact. With programs in 15+ states and a nationally recognized employee experience, we promote from within, reward performance, and support ambitious professionals ready to make a difference.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a VITAS Representative, you’ll be at the front line of change—educating physicians, healthcare leaders & professionals about the value of hospice care. You’ll:
- Build trusted relationships with physician, healthcare leaders & professionals
- Confidently guide referral sources through understanding the prognostication, the value proposition of hospice & how to have effective conversations for families facing serious illness
- Champion the benefits of the Medicare hospice benefit
- Work alongside clinical partners to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time
- This is a role for someone who’s ready to grow, eager to learn, and driven to serve.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
You’ll be based out of a local VITAS office and actively engaging across your territory. Whether it’s a physician's office, hospital, or care facility—you’ll go where the need is, always focused on making meaningful connections.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You’re a strong communicator. You thrive on challenges. You’re passionate about helping others and hungry to learn a meaningful, evolving business.
If you’re a motivated professional who wants to grow into a mission-aligned career, you’ll find the tools, mentorship, and momentum here.
At VITAS, we value:
- Adaptability in dynamic, people-driven environments
- A solution-oriented mindset that thrives on overcoming obstacles
- The heart and drive to connect, educate, and truly make a difference
WHY THIS MATTERS
Every day, you’ll help ensure that patients and families receive comfort, dignity, and peace at life’s most important moments. And in doing so, you’ll grow your career, your confidence, and your sense of purpose.
This is more than a sales role—it’s a calling. Ready to answer?
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years sales experience or in healthcare services preferred
- Participated in competitive team environment that involved individual accountability and teamwork
- Able to demonstrate examples on critical thinking and created solutions
- Past military service a plus
- Experience with volunteer organization a plus
- Hospice experience preferred but not required
- Evidence of achieving sales goals within the market and/or demonstrates track record of consistently exceeding corporate goals
- Strong customer service, sense of urgency and problem solving skills
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of a need satisfaction selling process
- Ability to manage a territory, to conduct sales calls and to generate sales by building long term business partnerships
- Strong interpersonal skills within all levels of an organization
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
WHO WE ARE
At VITAS Healthcare, we’ve been the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider for more than 45 years. We’re not just a hospice company—we’re a mission-driven movement built on compassion, support, and growth.
When you join VITAS, you’re stepping into a culture that invests in you: your development, your goals, and your impact. With programs in 15+ states and a nationally recognized employee experience, we promote from within, reward performance, and support ambitious professionals ready to make a difference.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a VITAS Representative, you’ll be at the front line of change—educating physicians, healthcare leaders & professionals about the value of hospice care. You’ll:
- Build trusted relationships with physician, healthcare leaders & professionals
- Confidently guide referral sources through understanding the prognostication, the value proposition of hospice & how to have effective conversations for families facing serious illness
- Champion the benefits of the Medicare hospice benefit
- Work alongside clinical partners to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time
- This is a role for someone who’s ready to grow, eager to learn, and driven to serve.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
You’ll be based out of a local VITAS office and actively engaging across your territory. Whether it’s a physician's office, hospital, or care facility—you’ll go where the need is, always focused on making meaningful connections.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You’re a strong communicator. You thrive on challenges. You’re passionate about helping others and hungry to learn a meaningful, evolving business.
If you’re a motivated professional who wants to grow into a mission-aligned career, you’ll find the tools, mentorship, and momentum here.
At VITAS, we value:
- Adaptability in dynamic, people-driven environments
- A solution-oriented mindset that thrives on overcoming obstacles
- The heart and drive to connect, educate, and truly make a difference
WHY THIS MATTERS
Every day, you’ll help ensure that patients and families receive comfort, dignity, and peace at life’s most important moments. And in doing so, you’ll grow your career, your confidence, and your sense of purpose.
This is more than a sales role—it’s a calling. Ready to answer?
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years sales experience or in healthcare services preferred
- Participated in competitive team environment that involved individual accountability and teamwork
- Able to demonstrate examples on critical thinking and created solutions
- Past military service a plus
- Experience with volunteer organization a plus
- Hospice experience preferred but not required
- Evidence of achieving sales goals within the market and/or demonstrates track record of consistently exceeding corporate goals
- Strong customer service, sense of urgency and problem solving skills
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of a need satisfaction selling process
- Ability to manage a territory, to conduct sales calls and to generate sales by building long term business partnerships
- Strong interpersonal skills within all levels of an organization
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
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Full time employment is the most straightforward way to meet OPT requirements
OPT requires that you work at least 20 hours per week. Full time roles, typically 40 hours, clearly satisfy this requirement and give you the most straightforward path to maintaining your status and documenting your employment for your DSO.
Prioritize E-Verify employers for full time roles
E-Verify enrollment matters regardless of your field, but it’s especially important if you hold a STEM degree and plan to apply for the STEM OPT extension. Confirm enrollment before accepting any full time offer.
Report new full time employment to your DSO within 10 days
Once you start a new full time job, you’re required to report it to your DSO within 10 days. Keeping your SEVIS record updated protects your status and ensures there are no gaps or discrepancies in your employment history.
Ask about the company’s approach to H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Full time employment is the context in which H-1B visa sponsorship happens. If long-term status is your goal, the offer stage is the right time to ask whether the company has sponsored before and whether they’d consider doing so for your role.
Negotiate your start date to align with your OPT authorization
Full time roles often have specific start dates. If your EAD hasn’t arrived yet, communicate proactively with your employer about the expected timeline. Most employers will accommodate a short delay, but they need to know in advance.
Full time roles with benefits signal a longer-term commitment from the employer
Employers who offer full benefits packages to entry level full time hires are generally more invested in retaining staff. That’s a good sign for H-1B sponsorship conversations down the line.
Full Time OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to work full time on OPT?
Post-completion OPT does not legally require full-time hours, but you must work at least 20 hours per week on STEM OPT to maintain valid status. Most employers sponsoring H-1B expect full-time commitment, and full-time employment gives you the strongest case for eventual sponsorship. Staying in a full-time role also minimizes the risk of exceeding the unemployment day limits that apply during the OPT period.
Can I convert from a part-time to a full-time role on OPT?
Yes, changing from part-time to full-time employment during OPT is permitted as long as the role remains related to your field of study. For STEM OPT, an updated I-983 training plan is required if your hours or responsibilities change materially. Reporting the change to your DSO keeps your records current and your status protected.
How do I find employers offering full-time OPT roles rather than contract positions?
Filtering your job search toward direct employer roles at companies with established graduate hiring programs is the most efficient approach. Full-time listings at mid-size to large companies with prior OPT and H-1B filing histories are the safest targets. On Migrate Mate, you can filter by verified sponsoring employers to focus your search on companies that have committed to international hiring in the past.
Can I start a full-time OPT job before I receive my EAD card?
No, you cannot begin working until you have your Employment Authorization Document in hand and the start date on the card has arrived. USCIS processing times for the EAD can vary, so applying as early as USCIS permits, typically 90 days before your OPT start date, gives you the best chance of having the card before you need to start. Some employers can accommodate a later start date if you communicate your EAD timeline clearly.
Do full-time OPT jobs come with the same benefits as standard employment?
Your employment status on OPT is the same as any other employee, and compensation and benefits must be commensurate with what similarly situated workers receive. On STEM OPT, the employer has a specific obligation to pay you comparable wages. You should expect the same access to health insurance, retirement contributions, and other standard benefits as your colleagues in equivalent roles.
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