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Patient Care Coordinator roles are consistently sponsored on OPT, particularly for students with degrees in healthcare administration, public health, or nursing. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent under business operations, and many employers are familiar with the 12-month OPT authorization window and standard 60-day transition periods between roles.
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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides clinical expertise and coordination of care and services aimed at enhancing patient-centered care and maximizing outcomes across the patient care continuum from pre-admission through discharge, including monitoring patient care to ensure progress towards desired outcomes, addressing patient and family needs, resolving obstacles to effective care and together with the interdisciplinary team, planning for patient discharge. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assesses, communicates and addresses patient and family care needs throughout the patient's stay.
- Acts as the key coordinator and contact for the patient care plan.
- Acts as clinical resource and support for bedside staff to address complex patient needs and assist with complex procedures.
- Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to identify burden of care and assign core team members.
- Participates in medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
- Attends patient evaluation conferences twice weekly, brings updates on patient progress, barriers to discharge and other concerns.
- Attends and participates in team program meetings.
- Updates and monitors nursing orders as needed based on care plan changes.
- Attends discharge briefing to give and receive updates on barriers to discharge and discharge needs.
- May follow up with patients within one week of discharge by performing post discharge follow up phone calls.
- At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field or equivalency.
- One year of related nursing experience.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Leadership experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84156
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH OPC 60C CLINIC 2E
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides clinical expertise and coordination of care and services aimed at enhancing patient-centered care and maximizing outcomes across the patient care continuum from pre-admission through discharge, including monitoring patient care to ensure progress towards desired outcomes, addressing patient and family needs, resolving obstacles to effective care and together with the interdisciplinary team, planning for patient discharge. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assesses, communicates and addresses patient and family care needs throughout the patient's stay.
- Acts as the key coordinator and contact for the patient care plan.
- Acts as clinical resource and support for bedside staff to address complex patient needs and assist with complex procedures.
- Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to identify burden of care and assign core team members.
- Participates in medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
- Attends patient evaluation conferences twice weekly, brings updates on patient progress, barriers to discharge and other concerns.
- Attends and participates in team program meetings.
- Updates and monitors nursing orders as needed based on care plan changes.
- Attends discharge briefing to give and receive updates on barriers to discharge and discharge needs.
- May follow up with patients within one week of discharge by performing post discharge follow up phone calls.
- At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field or equivalency.
- One year of related nursing experience.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Leadership experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84156
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH OPC 60C CLINIC 2E
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Patient Care Coordinator
Target healthcare systems, not just clinics
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems like Kaiser or HCA have dedicated HR teams experienced with OPT authorization. Smaller independent clinics often lack the administrative infrastructure to navigate work authorization paperwork efficiently.
Lead with your clinical communication skills
Patient Care Coordinators bridge clinical staff and patients, so fluency in medical terminology and experience documenting care plans signals immediate value. Highlight these in your resume before addressing any work authorization questions in outreach.
Apply before your OPT window opens
Healthcare hiring cycles move slowly due to background checks and credentialing requirements. Start applying 60 to 90 days before your OPT start date so offers and onboarding paperwork align with your authorized employment period.
Clarify EHR experience upfront
Familiarity with Epic, Cerner, or similar electronic health record systems is a concrete differentiator for this role. Employers sponsoring OPT students want to minimize training time, so verified EHR experience reduces their perceived risk significantly.
Address OPT concisely and confidently
When asked about authorization, state your OPT dates clearly and mention that your employer of record handles the I-9 process. Framing it as a straightforward administrative step rather than a complication reduces hesitation from hiring managers.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly roles
Not every Patient Care Coordinator posting is open to OPT candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces roles specifically from employers who have sponsored international students before, cutting out the manual filtering that wastes time in a competitive hiring market.
Patient Care Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Patient Care Coordinator on OPT?
Yes. Patient Care Coordinator roles qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Degrees in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or health sciences all support eligibility. You must have your EAD in hand before your start date, and the position must be at least 20 hours per week to count as valid OPT employment.
Does a Patient Care Coordinator job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as health informatics or clinical data science, and your role involves data analysis or health systems management, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Pure healthcare administration degrees are generally not STEM-designated, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
How do I find Patient Care Coordinator jobs that sponsor OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for employers with a documented history of sponsoring international students on OPT and H-1B visa. General job boards include thousands of postings from employers who have never hired on work authorization, which makes filtering extremely time-consuming when you have a limited OPT window.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from one Patient Care Coordinator role to another?
You have a 60-day unemployment buffer between authorized positions. When you leave one role and accept another, you must update your DSO with the new employer information promptly. Extended gaps beyond the 60-day buffer can jeopardize your OPT status. Always confirm your new position qualifies under your degree field before making the switch.
Do Patient Care Coordinator employers typically sponsor H-1B after OPT ends?
Large healthcare networks and hospital systems are more likely to pursue H-1B sponsorship than small practices, because they have established legal and HR teams. Roles at organizations like academic medical centers or large insurers carry a stronger likelihood of continued sponsorship. Ask directly about H-1B support during the offer negotiation stage, not after you have already started.