OPT Patient Navigator Jobs
Patient Navigator jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in public health, social work, healthcare administration, or related fields. Most roles qualify as STEM-adjacent under health sciences designations, and many hospitals and community health organizations actively hire candidates on OPT work authorization.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
The Nurse Navigator acts as liaison between patients, physicians and the respective care team. The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum, education/provision of information and support for patients, facilitation of decision making, advocacy and ultimately improved throughput and patient satisfaction. The Nurse Navigator supports the individual/significant others throughout the continuum of care in all settings. In addition, the Nurse Navigator will monitor patient outcomes, and participate in quality improvement activities. The Nurse Navigator will work in a multidisciplinary setting and collaborate with health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences. Estimated salary range for this position is $80,516.80 - $107,087.34 / year depending on experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
- Basic Life Support.
- Registered Nurse.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor Science Nursing – BSN.
- Must have an active Registered Nurse license.
- Three years of clinical experience working in a hospital, managed care environment or medical office.
- For BHQN, knowledge of HEDIS and Star ratings, risk adjustment and HCC coding preferred.
- Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
- Experience in Electronic Medical Record systems preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Preferred certification in area of expertise.
- For South Entities, RNs hired after 2/2012 with an Associates degree have 3 years to complete the BSN degree.
- Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard.
- Oncology, Case Management, or Utilization Review experience required.
Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
INTRODUCTION
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
The Nurse Navigator acts as liaison between patients, physicians and the respective care team. The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum, education/provision of information and support for patients, facilitation of decision making, advocacy and ultimately improved throughput and patient satisfaction. The Nurse Navigator supports the individual/significant others throughout the continuum of care in all settings. In addition, the Nurse Navigator will monitor patient outcomes, and participate in quality improvement activities. The Nurse Navigator will work in a multidisciplinary setting and collaborate with health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences. Estimated salary range for this position is $80,516.80 - $107,087.34 / year depending on experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
- Basic Life Support.
- Registered Nurse.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor Science Nursing – BSN.
- Must have an active Registered Nurse license.
- Three years of clinical experience working in a hospital, managed care environment or medical office.
- For BHQN, knowledge of HEDIS and Star ratings, risk adjustment and HCC coding preferred.
- Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
- Experience in Electronic Medical Record systems preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Preferred certification in area of expertise.
- For South Entities, RNs hired after 2/2012 with an Associates degree have 3 years to complete the BSN degree.
- Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard.
- Oncology, Case Management, or Utilization Review experience required.
Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Patient Navigator
Target federally qualified health centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers and nonprofit hospital systems have established HR processes for work authorization. They hire Patient Navigators regularly and are more familiar with OPT employment eligibility than smaller private practices.
Verify your OPT end date before applying
Patient Navigator hiring timelines can run six to ten weeks. Confirm you have enough OPT time remaining to clear onboarding before applying, and factor in your 60-day grace period if your program ends soon.
Highlight patient-facing language skills
Many health systems prioritize Patient Navigators who speak languages other than English. If you're bilingual, lead with that skill in your resume and cover letter. It directly addresses a staffing gap employers care about.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Patient Navigator roles at large hospital networks frequently qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship. Ask about long-term sponsorship willingness during offer negotiations, not mid-process, so both sides can assess fit before commitment.
Frame your degree field clearly for compliance teams
OPT authorization requires your job to relate to your degree. Be ready to explain how public health, social work, or health administration coursework connects directly to care coordination and navigation responsibilities for employer HR teams.
Use Migrate Mate to filter OPT-friendly openings
Not every Patient Navigator posting flags visa sponsorship or OPT compatibility. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with a history of hiring international students, saving you time on applications that won't move forward.
Patient Navigator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Patient Navigator jobs qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, provided your degree is in a related field such as public health, social work, health sciences, or healthcare administration. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major area of study. Patient Navigator roles involve care coordination, health education, and community outreach, which align clearly with those degree fields.
Can I work as a Patient Navigator on STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree classification. If your program carries a STEM-designated CIP code, such as public health (51.2201) or health services administration (51.0701), you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming STEM eligibility, as not all health-related degrees qualify.
What types of employers hire Patient Navigators on OPT?
Large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, cancer centers, and nonprofit community health organizations are the most common employers. Academic medical centers affiliated with universities tend to have the most experience with OPT and F-1 work authorization. You can browse OPT-compatible Patient Navigator openings on Migrate Mate to identify employers who have hired international students before.
How do I explain my OPT status to a Patient Navigator employer?
Be straightforward. Explain that you hold F-1 student status with OPT authorization, which permits you to work full-time in a role related to your degree for up to 12 months, or longer with a STEM extension. Provide your EAD card details when requested. Most hospital HR teams have processed OPT hires before and have a standard onboarding path.
Will Patient Navigator employers sponsor an H-1B visa after OPT?
Some will, particularly large health systems and academic medical centers with established immigration support programs. Patient Navigator roles can qualify as specialty occupations if the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as social work or public health. It is worth asking directly during the offer stage, as sponsorship willingness varies significantly by employer size and HR infrastructure.