OPT Practice Manager Jobs
Practice Manager jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in healthcare administration, business, or a related field. Most roles involve overseeing clinic operations, staffing, and compliance, work that qualifies as directly related to those degree programs. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if eligible) gives you enough runway to prove value and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $60.39 - $68.10/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
Position Summary
- Ideally a candidate with wound care background or surgery background but open to training a candidate
- Will see approximately 12-18 patients a day
- Perform comprehensive inpatient assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and incontinence
- Develop and implement evidence-based wound care treatment plans, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, dressings, and devices
- Provide wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, biopsies, and other procedures as indicated
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound prevention, management, and self-care
- Document patient encounters and interventions in the electronic medical record
- Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities
- Hyperbaric chamber experience preferred, training is available if needed.
- Outpatient wound care clinic with the possibility for inpatient wound care team coverage to cover PTO/time off
- Uphold the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of OSF HealthCare
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20-63.65 hr
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
* Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
* 1-2 years experience in General Surgery or Wound Care strongly desired.
* Position will be located at multiple clinics.
* Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
* Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
* Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TOTAL REWARDS
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $60.39 - $68.10/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
Position Summary
- Ideally a candidate with wound care background or surgery background but open to training a candidate
- Will see approximately 12-18 patients a day
- Perform comprehensive inpatient assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and incontinence
- Develop and implement evidence-based wound care treatment plans, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, dressings, and devices
- Provide wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, biopsies, and other procedures as indicated
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound prevention, management, and self-care
- Document patient encounters and interventions in the electronic medical record
- Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities
- Hyperbaric chamber experience preferred, training is available if needed.
- Outpatient wound care clinic with the possibility for inpatient wound care team coverage to cover PTO/time off
- Uphold the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of OSF HealthCare
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20-63.65 hr
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
* Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
* 1-2 years experience in General Surgery or Wound Care strongly desired.
* Position will be located at multiple clinics.
* Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
* Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
* Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Practice Manager
Apply before your OPT start date
Practice Manager hiring timelines often run six to ten weeks. Starting your search two to three months before graduation gives employers enough lead time to onboard you compliantly without rushing USCIS paperwork or your OPT authorization start date.
Highlight your degree alignment clearly
OPT authorization requires your job to be directly related to your major. In your resume and cover letter, explicitly connect your healthcare administration or business degree to the operational, compliance, and financial responsibilities of the Practice Manager role.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview
Raise the H-1B question during the second-round interview, not the offer stage. Framing it as forward planning rather than a demand gives the employer time to consult HR and shows you are thinking about long-term commitment to the organization.
Quantify your operational impact on your resume
Practice Managers are evaluated on efficiency and outcomes. Metrics like reduced patient wait times, improved billing collection rates, or staff retention improvements make your application stronger and demonstrate the measurable value that justifies sponsorship investment.
Use your STEM extension window strategically
If your degree qualifies for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, you get two additional H-1B lottery chances. Apply for the extension early and use that window to move into a role at an employer with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record.
Practice Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Practice Manager role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your degree. A Practice Manager role typically qualifies for students with degrees in healthcare administration, health services management, business administration, or a related field. USCIS requires that your employment be directly tied to your major area of study, so be specific when describing the connection in your offer letter and DSO reporting.
How do I find Practice Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to find Practice Manager roles at employers who have a track record of hiring international candidates. Filtering for OPT-friendly employers saves time and reduces the frustration of applying to positions where sponsorship is a non-starter. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students navigating work authorization, so the jobs listed are curated with that audience in mind.
Can I work as a Practice Manager under STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, typically degrees in health informatics, management information systems, or certain business analytics programs, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. You will also need to work for an E-Verify enrolled employer and have a formal training plan on file with your DSO.
What should I do if a Practice Manager employer says they don't sponsor visas?
Clarify whether they mean H-1B sponsorship specifically or all work authorization, since many employers confuse the two. OPT does not require employer sponsorship, you arrive with work authorization already granted. If they are open to OPT but not H-1B, you can still gain valuable experience during your OPT period while continuing to pursue employers willing to sponsor the H-1B transition.
How soon should I start tracking my OPT employment as a Practice Manager?
Report your employer and job details to your DSO within ten days of starting work. Practice Manager roles are full-time positions, so unemployment tracking under OPT is relevant, you have a cumulative 90-day unemployment limit during standard OPT. Keeping your DSO updated and maintaining documentation of your employment dates protects your status and simplifies future immigration filings.