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Health Information Technology jobs on OPT sit at the intersection of healthcare and IT, making them strong candidates for STEM OPT extension. Most roles require a degree in health informatics, HIT, or a related field, and employers in hospital systems, health plans, and healthcare IT vendors regularly sponsor H-1B visas.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Polytechnic College
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition: 202600020F
Usual Duties
The Program Director, in collaboration with college leadership, provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Health Information Technology (HIT) program, and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program and curriculum development/management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships and providing operational supervision to full and part-time faculty and staff in the program. Instructional responsibilities require a strong HIT skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an online and face-to-face instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time instructional staff and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties related to the program.
Degree Requirements
Masters degree or higher in the teaching discipline;
or: Masters degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelors degree in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelors degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field;
or: Associates degree in the teaching discipline PLUS 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.
Experience Requirements
Relevant professional experience in the field required to design and assess program goals and student outcomes. Demonstrated teaching experience in Health Information Technology (HIT) or related field within a post-secondary institution or professional setting required to develop and deliver course content. Experience with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards and procedures for workforce education. Experience maintaining institutional and industry specific accreditations. Experience with online instructional delivery systems and learning management systems. Experience developing instructional teams and experience with direct employee supervision and management.
Other Requirements For The Position
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience/skills in the following.
Administrative
- Compliance with state and programmatic accreditation standards.
- Establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Course scheduling and instructional assignments.
- Faculty/instructor hiring and onboarding.
- Faculty/instructor/staff annual performance evaluations.
- Managing faculty/instructor/staff complaints and concerns.
- Departmental meetings.
- Student success initiatives to enhance retention and graduation rates.
- Enrollment success initiatives to meet and exceed enrollment targets.
- Student support activities such as advising and hearing/addressing student complaints.
- Budget planning and management.
- Management of space and technological needs.
- Professional development to advance teaching and leadership skills.
- Program review and assessment.
- Internship and cooperative education programs.
- Advisory committees and industry partnerships.
Teaching
- Curriculum development and delivery.
- Pedagogical practices and instructional materials for various student populations.
- Various teaching modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
- Instructional support materials such as syllabi, media, etc.
- Curriculum review and updates with changing industry standards.
- Assessment of student learning outcomes.
General
- Clear communication, adaptability, responsibility, and integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively across institutional offices/divisions.
- Promoting a collegial working environment.
- Records retention and data collection, processing, and reporting.
- Strategic decision making and problem solving.
- External grant funding.
- Other duties as assigned.
Special Instructions Summary
Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive university located in East Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Houston, with an enrolment of about 22,000 students. The Polytechnic College is the newest college at Sam Houston State University with a mission to meet the needs of industry for high-skill employees. The SHSU Polytechnic College offers industry-aligned workforce/technical educational programs that result in lower-level credentials (certificates and associates degrees), providing students with industry-aligned skills required for successful employment in high-demand occupations throughout the SHSU service area (Greater Houston and Southeast Texas). The college engages a large network of industry partners.
Department: Polytechnic College
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition: 202600020F
Usual Duties
The Program Director, in collaboration with college leadership, provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Health Information Technology (HIT) program, and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program and curriculum development/management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships and providing operational supervision to full and part-time faculty and staff in the program. Instructional responsibilities require a strong HIT skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an online and face-to-face instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time instructional staff and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties related to the program.
Degree Requirements
Masters degree or higher in the teaching discipline;
or: Masters degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelors degree in the teaching discipline;
or: Bachelors degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field;
or: Associates degree in the teaching discipline PLUS 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.
Experience Requirements
Relevant professional experience in the field required to design and assess program goals and student outcomes. Demonstrated teaching experience in Health Information Technology (HIT) or related field within a post-secondary institution or professional setting required to develop and deliver course content. Experience with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards and procedures for workforce education. Experience maintaining institutional and industry specific accreditations. Experience with online instructional delivery systems and learning management systems. Experience developing instructional teams and experience with direct employee supervision and management.
Other Requirements For The Position
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience/skills in the following.
Administrative
- Compliance with state and programmatic accreditation standards.
- Establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Course scheduling and instructional assignments.
- Faculty/instructor hiring and onboarding.
- Faculty/instructor/staff annual performance evaluations.
- Managing faculty/instructor/staff complaints and concerns.
- Departmental meetings.
- Student success initiatives to enhance retention and graduation rates.
- Enrollment success initiatives to meet and exceed enrollment targets.
- Student support activities such as advising and hearing/addressing student complaints.
- Budget planning and management.
- Management of space and technological needs.
- Professional development to advance teaching and leadership skills.
- Program review and assessment.
- Internship and cooperative education programs.
- Advisory committees and industry partnerships.
Teaching
- Curriculum development and delivery.
- Pedagogical practices and instructional materials for various student populations.
- Various teaching modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
- Instructional support materials such as syllabi, media, etc.
- Curriculum review and updates with changing industry standards.
- Assessment of student learning outcomes.
General
- Clear communication, adaptability, responsibility, and integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively across institutional offices/divisions.
- Promoting a collegial working environment.
- Records retention and data collection, processing, and reporting.
- Strategic decision making and problem solving.
- External grant funding.
- Other duties as assigned.
Special Instructions Summary
Sam Houston State University is a comprehensive university located in East Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Houston, with an enrolment of about 22,000 students. The Polytechnic College is the newest college at Sam Houston State University with a mission to meet the needs of industry for high-skill employees. The SHSU Polytechnic College offers industry-aligned workforce/technical educational programs that result in lower-level credentials (certificates and associates degrees), providing students with industry-aligned skills required for successful employment in high-demand occupations throughout the SHSU service area (Greater Houston and Southeast Texas). The college engages a large network of industry partners.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Health Information Technology
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Health Informatics and Health Information Management programs often carry a STEM designation, giving you 24 extra months of OPT. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since not all HIT programs qualify automatically.
Lead with your EHR and interoperability skills
Employers prioritize candidates with hands-on experience in Epic, Cerner, or HL7 and FHIR standards. Listing these credentials prominently signals technical readiness and reduces perceived hiring risk for sponsors evaluating OPT candidates.
Research employers through government H-1B disclosure data
The Department of Labor's public OFLC disclosure database lists every certified LCA by employer and job title. Searching for Health Information Technology or Health Informatics roles confirms which organizations consistently sponsor and at what volume.
Address OPT timing directly in your cover letter
State your OPT start date, expiration date, and whether you qualify for STEM extension. Employers hesitate when authorization timelines are unclear, so providing this upfront removes a common objection before the first interview.
Pursue roles tied to government or federally funded healthcare programs
Organizations implementing CMS programs, Medicaid systems, or federal health exchanges often hire HIT professionals urgently and have compliance teams already familiar with work authorization requirements, making sponsorship conversations more straightforward.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Health Information Technology jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your specific degree program. Health Informatics, Health Information Management, and Biomedical Informatics programs frequently carry a STEM CIP code designation. Degrees in general Healthcare Administration often do not. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify, since STEM eligibility is tied to the program, not the job title.
Which employers in healthcare IT actively sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Large hospital systems, health insurance companies, and healthcare IT platform companies have the most consistent sponsorship track records. You can verify which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for Health Information Technology roles using the DOL's OFLC disclosure data. Migrate Mate also filters HIT jobs by sponsorship history, so you can browse opportunities from employers already familiar with the process.
Can I work as a Health IT contractor or consultant on OPT?
Yes, but with an important constraint. OPT requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, meaning a staffing agency or consulting firm must be your employer of record, not just a placement intermediary. Self-employment and independent contracting are not permitted on OPT. If a role is structured as a third-party placement, confirm the staffing firm will serve as your direct employer and handle your payroll.
How do I explain my OPT work authorization to a healthcare employer unfamiliar with it?
Be direct and specific. Tell them your OPT authorization period, your exact end date, whether you qualify for a STEM extension, and that the H-1B process begins in April for an October start. Healthcare organizations with compliance or HR teams experienced in credentialing generally handle work authorization questions well. Provide a one-page OPT summary document if you sense the recruiter is unfamiliar with the process.
What degree fields support an OPT application for Health Information Technology roles?
Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science with a healthcare focus, and Information Systems degrees are the most commonly accepted. Some employers also consider degrees in Public Health or Healthcare Administration if your coursework included substantial IT or data components. Your degree field must be directly related to the job under OPT rules, so document the connection clearly in your application materials.
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