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Management Consultant roles qualify for OPT work authorization when tied to a business, economics, or related degree. Most consulting firms actively sponsor H-1B visas, making this one of the stronger career paths for F-1 students. Expect project-based work across industries with a fast track to long-term sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Utilization Management Nurse Consultant Clinical Precertification RN (Medicare)
Remote | Full-Time | Weekday Schedule
Are you a Registered Nurse ready to make an impact beyond the bedside? Join our team and use your clinical expertise to ensure members receive the right care at the right time.
What You’ll Do
- Review clinical cases and make coverage determinations using evidence-based guidelines
- Collaborate with providers and care teams to coordinate appropriate treatment
- Apply clinical judgment to support utilization and benefit management decisions
- Identify opportunities to improve care quality and member outcomes
- Serve as a clinical resource across internal and external stakeholders
What You Bring - REQUIRED
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of residence.
- 3+ years of RN experience, including 1+ year in Med/Surg
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in your time zone. Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include holidays and evening hours
- Associate Degree in Nursing
Nice to Have
- Utilization Management or Prior Authorization experience
- Managed care background
- Familiarity with MedCompass
- Ambulatory surgery experience
- BSN preferred
Why Join Us?
- Transition your clinical skills into a collaborative, non-bedside role
- Make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes
- Work in a supportive, team-driven environment
If you’re passionate about combining clinical expertise with care coordination and healthcare quality, we’d love to hear from you!
Work from Home Requirements:
- You must have or be able to obtain a direct/hardwired internet connection to a modem/router within 7 feet of your computer and a minimum download speed of 25 mbs download and 3 mbs upload. WiFi and satellite internet are not permitted.
- A quiet, secure and private designated home virtual work location, free from distractions, tidy and organized, compliant with CVS Health and HIPAA guidelines, and allowing for uninterrupted work during work hours.
- Work-from-Home colleagues are required to work within the state and city where they have confirmed they currently live.
- The company will provide equipment (keyboard, monitor, computer, headset, etc.). All new hires should provide their own workspace furniture (desk or standing desk, as this position would require you to be at your desk for extended periods of time).
- If hired, you will commit to obtaining required internet speeds and adhere to all Work From Home requirements.
Technical and Logistical Requirements:
- Device & System Navigation: Comfortable setting up and using multiple monitors and navigating multiple applications simultaneously to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
- Communication Tools: Ability to communicate on digital channels such as via email, calendar invites, Teams messaging, and virtual meetings.
- Collaboration & Scheduling: Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications or similar (Google Workspace).
- Systems Access & Security: Ability to log in to secure systems (e.g., VPN, EHR portal), lock a computer screen when unattended, manage strong passwords, and recognize suspicious emails or links.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Ability to resolve common technical issues independently, such as: restarting an application when frozen, resolving internet connection issues, and contacting IT for unresolved technical issues.
- Future Growth: Openness to learning new skills in the future as the workplace environment evolves.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$29.10 - $62.32
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Utilization Management Nurse Consultant Clinical Precertification RN (Medicare)
Remote | Full-Time | Weekday Schedule
Are you a Registered Nurse ready to make an impact beyond the bedside? Join our team and use your clinical expertise to ensure members receive the right care at the right time.
What You’ll Do
- Review clinical cases and make coverage determinations using evidence-based guidelines
- Collaborate with providers and care teams to coordinate appropriate treatment
- Apply clinical judgment to support utilization and benefit management decisions
- Identify opportunities to improve care quality and member outcomes
- Serve as a clinical resource across internal and external stakeholders
What You Bring - REQUIRED
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of residence.
- 3+ years of RN experience, including 1+ year in Med/Surg
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in your time zone. Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include holidays and evening hours
- Associate Degree in Nursing
Nice to Have
- Utilization Management or Prior Authorization experience
- Managed care background
- Familiarity with MedCompass
- Ambulatory surgery experience
- BSN preferred
Why Join Us?
- Transition your clinical skills into a collaborative, non-bedside role
- Make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes
- Work in a supportive, team-driven environment
If you’re passionate about combining clinical expertise with care coordination and healthcare quality, we’d love to hear from you!
Work from Home Requirements:
- You must have or be able to obtain a direct/hardwired internet connection to a modem/router within 7 feet of your computer and a minimum download speed of 25 mbs download and 3 mbs upload. WiFi and satellite internet are not permitted.
- A quiet, secure and private designated home virtual work location, free from distractions, tidy and organized, compliant with CVS Health and HIPAA guidelines, and allowing for uninterrupted work during work hours.
- Work-from-Home colleagues are required to work within the state and city where they have confirmed they currently live.
- The company will provide equipment (keyboard, monitor, computer, headset, etc.). All new hires should provide their own workspace furniture (desk or standing desk, as this position would require you to be at your desk for extended periods of time).
- If hired, you will commit to obtaining required internet speeds and adhere to all Work From Home requirements.
Technical and Logistical Requirements:
- Device & System Navigation: Comfortable setting up and using multiple monitors and navigating multiple applications simultaneously to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
- Communication Tools: Ability to communicate on digital channels such as via email, calendar invites, Teams messaging, and virtual meetings.
- Collaboration & Scheduling: Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications or similar (Google Workspace).
- Systems Access & Security: Ability to log in to secure systems (e.g., VPN, EHR portal), lock a computer screen when unattended, manage strong passwords, and recognize suspicious emails or links.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Ability to resolve common technical issues independently, such as: restarting an application when frozen, resolving internet connection issues, and contacting IT for unresolved technical issues.
- Future Growth: Openness to learning new skills in the future as the workplace environment evolves.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$29.10 - $62.32
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Management Consultant
Target firms with established H-1B sponsorship track records
Large strategy and management consulting firms sponsor H-1B visas at high rates. Before applying, research a firm's public LCA filings to confirm they've sponsored consultants in your target practice area, not just in engineering or technology roles.
Align your degree field explicitly with the consulting role
OPT authorization requires your job to relate to your degree. A business analytics consultant with an economics degree has a clear connection. Be ready to articulate that link in cover letters and interviews, since hiring managers may flag unclear degree-to-role alignment.
Prioritize firms that recruit on a rolling basis, not just campus cycles
Many boutique and mid-size consulting firms hire year-round. If you missed a major firm's campus recruiting cycle, targeting rolling-hire firms extends your runway significantly and avoids burning OPT time waiting for a single recruitment window.
Ask about sponsorship policy before advancing in the process
Raise sponsorship early, ideally after an initial positive signal from the recruiter. Asking at offer stage wastes weeks on both sides. A direct question like whether the firm sponsors H-1B for this role protects your OPT timeline and recruiter relationship.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like management information systems or applied economics, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives you three full years of work authorization, covering multiple H-1B lottery cycles.
Leverage consulting project experience to strengthen H-1B petitions
Detailed project documentation, client deliverables, and industry-specific work samples help establish specialty occupation status for H-1B filing. Keep records of your consulting engagements during OPT, since your employer's immigration attorney will need them.
Management Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Management Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes, management consulting qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like business, economics, finance, or a related discipline. The key is that the position must theoretically and practically require that specialized degree. Generalist consulting roles with no defined degree requirement can face scrutiny, so job descriptions matter significantly.
Which consulting firms are most likely to sponsor OPT students for H-1B visas?
Large strategy and management consulting firms have well-established immigration programs and consistently sponsor H-1B visas for analysts and consultants. Boutique firms with 50 or fewer employees sometimes sponsor but handle cases individually rather than through a structured program. You can browse Management Consultant roles open to OPT candidates on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered specifically for F-1 work authorization.
Can I work as a Management Consultant on OPT if my degree is in engineering or computer science?
Yes, but your consulting work should connect clearly to your field of study. A computer science graduate working in technology consulting or digital transformation has a defensible connection. A computer science graduate in general strategy consulting with no technical focus may face questions during OPT reporting or a future H-1B petition. Document how your day-to-day work relates to your degree throughout your OPT period.
How does the project-based nature of consulting affect my OPT employment status?
Consulting often involves rotating client engagements, which is fine under OPT as long as you remain employed by the same firm throughout. What matters is your employment relationship with the sponsoring company, not the end client. If your firm places you at a client site, you're still employed by the consulting firm and your OPT status is unaffected. Gaps between projects while still on your firm's payroll are also generally acceptable.
What should I look for in a consulting job offer to protect my OPT and future visa status?
Confirm the offer is full-time and that the employer is willing to file an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires. Check whether the firm has filed LCAs for consulting roles in the past, which signals familiarity with the process. Also verify the job title and description use language that supports specialty occupation classification, since vague titles like 'business consultant' can create complications at the H-1B stage.