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Healthcare Operations Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in health administration, public health, or business. Most roles qualify as STEM-adjacent under business operations classifications, and many large hospital systems and health networks have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines.
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08/07/2026
Location: 68639 Bannock Road, St Clairsville, Ohio, 43950-9736, United States of America
As a Healthcare Operations Manager (Facility Administrator) at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority.
DaVita has an open position for a Healthcare Operations Manager (Facility Administrator) who must be an ambitious, operationally-focused and results-driven leader. You will directly impact patient care as the trusted front-line leader in an outpatient clinic setting. Health care experience is not required!
What you can expect as a Healthcare Operations Manager:
- Patients come first. You have an opportunity to build on your relationship with your patients, while also continuously improving their health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Meaningful Workday - EVERY Day. You'll go home every day knowing you are making a difference in patients' lives and that you are developing your team to reach their full potential.
- Available when the clinic is open.
- Lead a Team. Develop, mentor and inspire a cross-functional clinical team (census dependent on state laws) to deliver the best for our patients, teammates and community.
- Financial Management. Manage complete operation and performance of the clinic: adhere to budget, forecast expenses, manage vendor relationships, order supplies, and monitor compliance.
- Autonomy. It's your clinic to run. You aren't alone though. You will have the support and guidance of your director, regional peers and the greater company to help you manage your facility. We foster entrepreneurs and those who seek to continuously improve.
- Culture & Growth. Our values are not just written in a book somewhere, but are an intentional part of everything we do. As leaders, you are able to reward others for demonstrating those shared beliefs and behaviors, and in turn, we intend to do the same for you.
- Partner with Regional Operations Director to identify and address employee and patient concerns to drive towards Regional goals and standards.
Now is your time to explore your next journey-at DaVita.
What you can expect:
- Lead a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
What we'll provide:
DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.
Comprehensive benefits:
- DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.
- We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
- DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!
Requirements
- Associates degree preferred, unless required by state or local laws; Bachelor's degree in related area strongly preferred
- Minimum of one year experience required in management (healthcare, business, or military) or equivalent renal experience (nurse, dietitian, social worker, LPN, etc.) at discretion of DVP and/or ROD
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse if required by state of employment
- Current CPR certification required (or certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire or change in position)
- Other qualifications and combinations of skills may be considered at discretion of ROD and/or Divisional Vice President
- Collaboration is a must to be successful in this role. You will be working with clinical and financial teams on a daily basis to produce results that align to business needs.
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.
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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.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
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. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/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.
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Posting Date
08/07/2026
Location: 68639 Bannock Road, St Clairsville, Ohio, 43950-9736, United States of America
As a Healthcare Operations Manager (Facility Administrator) at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority.
DaVita has an open position for a Healthcare Operations Manager (Facility Administrator) who must be an ambitious, operationally-focused and results-driven leader. You will directly impact patient care as the trusted front-line leader in an outpatient clinic setting. Health care experience is not required!
What you can expect as a Healthcare Operations Manager:
- Patients come first. You have an opportunity to build on your relationship with your patients, while also continuously improving their health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Meaningful Workday - EVERY Day. You'll go home every day knowing you are making a difference in patients' lives and that you are developing your team to reach their full potential.
- Available when the clinic is open.
- Lead a Team. Develop, mentor and inspire a cross-functional clinical team (census dependent on state laws) to deliver the best for our patients, teammates and community.
- Financial Management. Manage complete operation and performance of the clinic: adhere to budget, forecast expenses, manage vendor relationships, order supplies, and monitor compliance.
- Autonomy. It's your clinic to run. You aren't alone though. You will have the support and guidance of your director, regional peers and the greater company to help you manage your facility. We foster entrepreneurs and those who seek to continuously improve.
- Culture & Growth. Our values are not just written in a book somewhere, but are an intentional part of everything we do. As leaders, you are able to reward others for demonstrating those shared beliefs and behaviors, and in turn, we intend to do the same for you.
- Partner with Regional Operations Director to identify and address employee and patient concerns to drive towards Regional goals and standards.
Now is your time to explore your next journey-at DaVita.
What you can expect:
- Lead a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
What we'll provide:
DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.
Comprehensive benefits:
- DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.
- We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
- DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!
Requirements
- Associates degree preferred, unless required by state or local laws; Bachelor's degree in related area strongly preferred
- Minimum of one year experience required in management (healthcare, business, or military) or equivalent renal experience (nurse, dietitian, social worker, LPN, etc.) at discretion of DVP and/or ROD
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse if required by state of employment
- Current CPR certification required (or certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire or change in position)
- Other qualifications and combinations of skills may be considered at discretion of ROD and/or Divisional Vice President
- Collaboration is a must to be successful in this role. You will be working with clinical and financial teams on a daily basis to produce results that align to business needs.
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.
LI-TC1
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.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
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. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/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 a Healthcare Operations Manager
Target large health systems over small clinics
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems sponsor OPT and H-1B visas far more consistently than independent clinics. Organizations with dedicated HR and legal teams are better equipped to manage the sponsorship process without hesitation.
Verify your OPT authorization covers your start date
Healthcare operations roles often have lengthy hiring cycles involving background checks and credentialing. Confirm your OPT start date and expiration align with the expected onboarding timeline before accepting an offer or declining other opportunities.
Emphasize operational metrics in your application
Healthcare employers want managers who can reduce costs, improve patient throughput, and meet compliance benchmarks. Quantify your impact in previous roles using concrete numbers to stand out against candidates with longer domestic work experience.
Address sponsorship early in the process
Raise your OPT status and future H-1B sponsorship need before the final interview stage. Framing it as a straightforward administrative step, not a burden, helps hiring managers involve HR early and prevents late-stage surprises that kill offers.
Leverage your graduate program's healthcare network
Health administration and public health programs often have direct relationships with regional hospital systems. Alumni in operations roles and career services contacts can refer you to employers already familiar with hiring international students on OPT.
Pursue STEM OPT extension eligibility through your degree
If your degree is in health informatics, biostatistics, or a STEM-classified public health field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, as this significantly extends your work authorization window.
Healthcare Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Healthcare Operations Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. Healthcare Operations Manager positions themselves are not STEM-classified, but if your degree is in health informatics, biostatistics, or another STEM-designated field, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your Designated School Official before assuming eligibility.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for Healthcare Operations Manager roles?
Sponsorship is more common than most OPT students expect for this role. Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and integrated health networks regularly sponsor H-1B visas for operations managers because the role requires specialized knowledge in healthcare compliance, reimbursement, and regulatory frameworks. Smaller private practices and independent clinics sponsor far less frequently. You can browse OPT-friendly healthcare operations roles on Migrate Mate to identify which employers have active sponsorship histories.
Can I work as a Healthcare Operations Manager on pre-completion OPT?
Yes, if you're authorized for pre-completion OPT, you can work in a healthcare operations role as long as it's directly related to your field of study. The position must connect to your degree, whether that's health administration, public health, or business. Part-time restrictions apply during the academic year, so verify your authorization terms with your DSO.
What happens to my OPT if I switch from one healthcare employer to another?
You can change employers on OPT without filing any new paperwork with USCIS, but your DSO must update your SEVIS record to reflect the new employer within 10 days of starting. Healthcare operations hiring often involves credentialing delays, so account for any gap carefully. Unauthorized gaps in employment can jeopardize your OPT status and future immigration options.
Does a healthcare operations role need to be clinical to qualify for OPT?
No. OPT employment must be related to your field of study, but the work does not need to be clinical. A Healthcare Operations Manager role focused on staffing, budgeting, compliance, or patient flow qualifies under health administration or business degree programs. The key requirement is that the position connects meaningfully to your academic training, which most healthcare operations roles will satisfy.