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Regional Coordinator roles suit OPT students with degrees in business administration, public administration, international relations, or a related field. Most positions fall under specialty occupation status, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship later. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to prove value and convert to long-term sponsorship with the right employer.
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Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regional HSP Bereavement Coordinator manages the Hospice Bereavement Program across an assigned group of care centers. This role partners with care center leadership to assess needs, develop and implement bereavement programs, and ensure patients' families and communities receive meaningful, compliant support throughout the grieving process.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individualized bereavement care plans, including assessments, counseling support, and follow-up services
- Coordinate bereavement program activities across multiple care centers, ensuring compliance and alignment with patient and family needs
- Provide outreach and support to grieving individuals and connect them with appropriate community resources
- Collaborate with leadership to monitor program performance, analyze outcomes, and improve services
- Plan and facilitate bereavement programming, including memorial services, peer support opportunities, and community education initiatives
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
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
- One (1+) year of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement
- Knowledge of grief counseling and understanding of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and caregivers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Theology, or related field, or pastoral education with bereavement training
- Three (3+) years of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $53,960 - $80,940 annual total cash target pay
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regional HSP Bereavement Coordinator manages the Hospice Bereavement Program across an assigned group of care centers. This role partners with care center leadership to assess needs, develop and implement bereavement programs, and ensure patients' families and communities receive meaningful, compliant support throughout the grieving process.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individualized bereavement care plans, including assessments, counseling support, and follow-up services
- Coordinate bereavement program activities across multiple care centers, ensuring compliance and alignment with patient and family needs
- Provide outreach and support to grieving individuals and connect them with appropriate community resources
- Collaborate with leadership to monitor program performance, analyze outcomes, and improve services
- Plan and facilitate bereavement programming, including memorial services, peer support opportunities, and community education initiatives
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
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
- One (1+) year of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement
- Knowledge of grief counseling and understanding of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and caregivers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Theology, or related field, or pastoral education with bereavement training
- Three (3+) years of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $53,960 - $80,940 annual total cash target pay
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Regional Coordinator
Target organizations with multi-state or multi-site operations
Employers managing multiple regions have a structural need for coordination roles year-round. They're more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes than smaller single-location organizations hiring coordinators on an ad hoc basis.
Clarify your degree's connection to the role early
Regional Coordinator positions qualify as specialty occupations only when the employer can demonstrate a degree requirement. Be ready to explain how your specific degree field directly supports the coordination, operations, or program management work you'll be doing.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Many employers assume OPT students aren't available yet. Starting your search two to three months before your OPT begins lets you line up offers and onboarding without a gap between authorization and your first day.
Ask about STEM OPT eligibility if your degree qualifies
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, a 24-month STEM OPT extension gives employers more runway before committing to H-1B visa sponsorship. This significantly reduces the urgency employers feel about the sponsorship timeline.
Emphasize cross-functional experience in your resume
Regional Coordinators are judged on their ability to manage stakeholders across departments and locations. Highlighting project management, reporting, and inter-office communication experience makes you a stronger candidate and supports the specialty occupation argument.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Get clarity on H-1B sponsorship intent before you sign. Ask directly whether the company has sponsored coordinators before, who handles their immigration filings, and what the typical timeline looks like from hire to petition submission.
Regional Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Regional Coordinator on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. A Regional Coordinator position in public health, nonprofit program management, or business operations typically satisfies the OPT employment requirement when your degree aligns with the coordination work. If the connection is indirect, document it carefully for your DSO records.
Do Regional Coordinator jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship varies by employer size and sector. Large nonprofits, healthcare networks, government contractors, and national retail or logistics companies regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Regional Coordinator roles because the positions meet specialty occupation criteria. Smaller organizations often lack the infrastructure or budget for sponsorship. Searching on Migrate Mate filters specifically for OPT-friendly and H-1B sponsoring employers.
Does a Regional Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. Regional Coordinator positions that involve program oversight, compliance, or data analysis in a defined industry, such as healthcare or education, tend to qualify more cleanly than general administrative coordination roles.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files the H-1B?
If you're STEM OPT eligible, a 24-month extension can bridge the gap, giving your employer time to file in the next H-1B lottery cycle. Without STEM OPT, timing is tight. Your employer would need to file by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If the lottery is missed, you'd need to leave the U.S. or find an alternative status.
What degree fields best support Regional Coordinator OPT employment?
Business administration, public administration, health administration, international studies, and nonprofit management are the most straightforward matches. Operations management and supply chain degrees also work well for coordinator roles in logistics or retail. The stronger the alignment between your degree curriculum and the actual job duties, the cleaner your OPT employment authorization and any future H-1B specialty occupation argument will be.