Patient Care Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Patient Care Manager jobs on OPT require employers who can sponsor H-1B or support STEM OPT extensions. Most roles fall under healthcare administration, a specialty occupation that qualifies for OPT. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension with an E-Verify employer, gives you a realistic runway to secure sponsorship.
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Explore opportunities with Deaconess HomeCare in Vancleave, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Home Health Patient Care Manager, you are responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of clinical services. Coordinates and supervises an interdisciplinary team of staff to assure the continuity of high quality care to home health patients assigned to the team's area in accordance with physician prescribed plan of care, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
- Receives referrals, ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluate patient orders, and plot start of care visits
- Coordinates determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals
- Ensures patient needs are continually assessed and care rendered is individualized to patient needs, appropriate and reasonable, meets home health eligibility criteria, and is in accordance with physician orders
- Reviews assessments and plans of care daily, per assigned workflow, and consults clinicians with recommendations, as appropriate
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Home care experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Deaconess HomeCare in Vancleave, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Home Health Patient Care Manager, you are responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of clinical services. Coordinates and supervises an interdisciplinary team of staff to assure the continuity of high quality care to home health patients assigned to the team's area in accordance with physician prescribed plan of care, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
- Receives referrals, ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluate patient orders, and plot start of care visits
- Coordinates determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals
- Ensures patient needs are continually assessed and care rendered is individualized to patient needs, appropriate and reasonable, meets home health eligibility criteria, and is in accordance with physician orders
- Reviews assessments and plans of care daily, per assigned workflow, and consults clinicians with recommendations, as appropriate
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Home care experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Patient Care Manager
Target E-Verify employers from the start
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be E-Verify registered. Filter your Patient Care Manager job search to E-Verify healthcare organizations early, giving you 36 months total on OPT instead of 12.
Clarify your work authorization upfront
Healthcare hiring moves slowly. Disclosing your OPT status in early conversations avoids late-stage surprises. Most hospital systems and large care networks have HR teams familiar with sponsoring clinical and administrative healthcare roles.
Emphasize your degree field alignment
Patient Care Manager roles typically require a degree in nursing, health administration, or a related field. Make the connection explicit on your resume so recruiters and immigration teams can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without extra back-and-forth.
Prioritize large hospital systems over small clinics
Large health systems like Kaiser Permanente, HCA Healthcare, and Ascension have established H-1B sponsorship pipelines. Smaller clinics rarely have immigration counsel on retainer, making sponsorship harder to navigate even when they want to hire you.
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Do Patient Care Manager jobs qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. Patient Care Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing, health administration, or a related field, which meets the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The role must involve specialized duties beyond general management. A vague job description that allows any degree can weaken a petition, so a precise offer letter matters.
Can I work as a Patient Care Manager on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes, during your OPT period you work on authorization from USCIS, not from employer sponsorship. Your employer does not need to file anything to hire you on OPT. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when you need a visa to continue working after OPT expires. Use Migrate Mate to find Patient Care Manager roles open to OPT candidates.
Does a Patient Care Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics, biological sciences, or a qualifying technology discipline, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A degree in nursing or general health administration alone may not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the STEM OPT designated degree list.
How do I find Patient Care Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most standard job boards do not filter by visa or OPT friendliness, which wastes time. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces roles from employers with a history of sponsoring or hiring international candidates, including Patient Care Manager positions in hospital systems and care networks.
What happens to my Patient Care Manager job if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a STEM extension, you may be covered by cap-gap rules, which extend your work authorization automatically until October 1. Without a STEM extension, your authorization ends when OPT expires. Planning your timeline well in advance and working with your employer's immigration counsel is essential.
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