OPT Patient Care Coordinator Jobs
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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Fairview is looking to hire a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. This position is approved for 64 hours every two weeks (0.8 FTE) and is benefit eligible. The hours for this role are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with the schedule structured in a four-week rotation. This position also requires availability to work every fourth weekend. The ideal candidate will have previous care management experience, preferably within a healthcare or hospital setting.
This Patient Care Management Coordinator provides comprehensive care coordination of patients as assigned. The care coordinator assesses the patient's plan of care and develops, implements, monitors, and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care. This position has responsibility to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures, consulting with leader on any unusual situations. Internal customers include all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers include physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies, provider networks, and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
- Manages patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
- Acts as one point of contact for patients, physicians, and care providers throughout the patient’s hospitalization.
- Initiates/implements transition functions and activities for patients communicating with patients, families, and the health care team to ensure seamless transitions.
- Assesses patient admissions and continued stay utilizing evidence-based criteria.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans.
- Collaborates with health care team partners and patients/family to manage the patient discharge plan.
- Effectively communicates the plan across the continuum of care.
- Assists in the development and implementation of process improvement activities to achieve optimal clinical, financial and satisfaction outcomes.
- Enables efficiency in care by identifying and reducing delays, ensuring appropriate level of care, facilitating length of stay reductions, and identifying resources to promote a safe and effective discharge.
- Collects data and other information required by payers to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
- Identifies and communicates, to appropriate leader, all issues related to case escalation.
- Establishes a collaborative relationship with physicians, medical directors, nurses and other unit staff, and payers.
- Demonstrates effective communication by being a critical link with attending and consulting physicians and all health care team members and payers. Facilitates resolution to any identified issues.
- Mentors internal members of the health care team on case management and managed care concepts.
- Understands and focuses on key performance indicators.
- Actively tracks outcomes and participates in quality planning.
- Facilitates integration of concepts into daily practice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- 1 year RN experience
- Registered Nurse
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Case Management Nurse
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
COMPENSATION
- $100,068.80 - $144,539.20 Annual
INTRODUCTION
Fairview is looking to hire a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. This position is approved for 64 hours every two weeks (0.8 FTE) and is benefit eligible. The hours for this role are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with the schedule structured in a four-week rotation. This position also requires availability to work every fourth weekend. The ideal candidate will have previous care management experience, preferably within a healthcare or hospital setting.
This Patient Care Management Coordinator provides comprehensive care coordination of patients as assigned. The care coordinator assesses the patient's plan of care and develops, implements, monitors, and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care. This position has responsibility to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures, consulting with leader on any unusual situations. Internal customers include all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers include physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies, provider networks, and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
- Manages patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
- Acts as one point of contact for patients, physicians, and care providers throughout the patient’s hospitalization.
- Initiates/implements transition functions and activities for patients communicating with patients, families, and the health care team to ensure seamless transitions.
- Assesses patient admissions and continued stay utilizing evidence-based criteria.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans.
- Collaborates with health care team partners and patients/family to manage the patient discharge plan.
- Effectively communicates the plan across the continuum of care.
- Assists in the development and implementation of process improvement activities to achieve optimal clinical, financial and satisfaction outcomes.
- Enables efficiency in care by identifying and reducing delays, ensuring appropriate level of care, facilitating length of stay reductions, and identifying resources to promote a safe and effective discharge.
- Collects data and other information required by payers to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
- Identifies and communicates, to appropriate leader, all issues related to case escalation.
- Establishes a collaborative relationship with physicians, medical directors, nurses and other unit staff, and payers.
- Demonstrates effective communication by being a critical link with attending and consulting physicians and all health care team members and payers. Facilitates resolution to any identified issues.
- Mentors internal members of the health care team on case management and managed care concepts.
- Understands and focuses on key performance indicators.
- Actively tracks outcomes and participates in quality planning.
- Facilitates integration of concepts into daily practice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- 1 year RN experience
- Registered Nurse
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Case Management Nurse
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
COMPENSATION
- $100,068.80 - $144,539.20 Annual
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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.