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Healthcare Project Manager jobs are consistently among the most OPT-friendly roles in healthcare operations, with employers regularly filing H-1B visa petitions for qualified candidates. Your F-1 OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, extendable to 36 months with a STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies.
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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.
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: 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 Project Manager
Lead with your PMP or CAPM credential
Healthcare employers treat project management certifications as hard requirements, not nice-to-haves. Listing your PMP or CAPM prominently signals you meet baseline qualifications before they ever consider your visa status.
Target health systems over small clinics
Large health systems like academic medical centers and integrated delivery networks have dedicated HR and legal teams that routinely process H-1B visa sponsorships. Smaller practices often lack the infrastructure to sponsor at all.
Quantify your project outcomes precisely
Hiring managers in healthcare operations respond to specific metrics. Frame past work around reduced implementation timelines, budget adherence percentages, or EHR rollout scope. Generic project descriptions do not differentiate you as an OPT candidate.
Address OPT timing early in recruiter conversations
Healthcare hiring cycles move slowly. Disclose your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility in your first recruiter call so the team can assess sponsorship feasibility before investing weeks in interviews.
Emphasize EHR and compliance domain knowledge
Familiarity with Epic, Cerner, or Joint Commission regulatory frameworks signals sector-specific value. Employers are more willing to sponsor candidates who reduce their onboarding curve for regulated healthcare environments.
Apply to roles under IT or operations budgets
Healthcare Project Manager positions funded through IT or operations departments tend to have stronger sponsorship track records than clinically budgeted roles. Check whether the posting sits under a CIO or COO reporting structure.
Healthcare Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Healthcare Project Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics, industrial engineering, or information systems, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general healthcare administration degree without a STEM CIP code does not qualify, so check your degree's classification with your DSO before counting on the extension.
How do I find Healthcare Project Manager jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers open to OPT and H-1B sponsorship, so you are not sorting through hundreds of postings that exclude international candidates. Healthcare Project Manager roles at large health systems, consulting firms, and hospital networks appear regularly. Searching by role on Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to manually screening unfiltered listings.
Can I work as a Healthcare Project Manager on OPT without a PMP certification?
Yes, OPT work authorization is independent of professional certifications. You can legally work in the role on your EAD card without a PMP. That said, most healthcare employers posting project manager roles list PMP or CAPM as a requirement or strong preference, so the certification affects your competitiveness for the position, not your legal eligibility to work.
What happens to my OPT status if my healthcare project contract ends before my EAD expires?
F-1 OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment for standard OPT and up to 150 days during a STEM OPT extension. If your contract ends, those unemployment days begin accruing. You can accept a new Healthcare Project Manager position with a different employer on the same EAD without any additional filing, as long as the new role is related to your degree field and you stay within the unemployment limit.
Do healthcare employers typically sponsor H-1B for project managers, or is it rare?
Large health systems, hospital networks, and healthcare IT consulting firms sponsor H-1B petitions for project managers with regularity. The DOL LCA disclosure database shows consistent filings for Healthcare Project Manager and IT Project Manager titles at organizations including major academic medical centers and national consulting practices. Smaller regional clinics and community hospitals sponsor far less frequently due to cost and administrative capacity.