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Regional Operations Manager jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, supply chain, or industrial engineering. Most roles require demonstrated leadership and process improvement experience. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to prove yourself, and STEM OPT extension may apply if your degree qualifies.
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Manages the day-to-day Managed Care operations and contracting activities across the system. Plans and directs managed care operational practices including analyzing, negotiating and maintaining system wide Managed Care agreements. Monitors and updates Vice President on political, legal and regulatory trends with respect to managed care and vertical integration. Works with and oversees Medical Economics, Decision Support and Revenue Cycle operations to produce reports concerning managed care contract performance and operations. Plans and oversees education for Patient Financial Services (PFS) and applicable Revenue Cycle departments throughout the system in order to educate departments concerning contract terms, language and compliance. Facilitates resolution of contractual and operational issues with payers in order to enhance managed care contract performance. Contributes to the implementation of managed care vision and goals.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the day-to-day Managed Care operations and contracting activities across the system.
- Plans and directs managed care operational practices including analyzing, negotiating and maintaining system wide Managed Care agreements.
- Monitors and updates Vice President on political, legal and regulatory trends with respect to managed care and vertical integration.
- Works with and oversees Medical Economics, Decision Support and Revenue Cycle operations to produce reports concerning managed care contract performance and operations.
- Plans and oversees education for Patient Financial Services (PFS) and applicable Revenue Cycle departments throughout the system in order to educate departments concerning contract terms, language and compliance.
- Facilitates resolution of contractual and operational issues with payers in order to enhance managed care contract performance.
- Contributes to the implementation of managed care vision and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in healthcare, managed care contracts, or related field Required or
In lieu of degree eight (8) years of experience in healthcare, managed care contracts, or related field Required
Work Experience:
5 years experience in Managed Care contract negotiations or related activities Required or
In lieu of degree 13 years of experience in healthcare, managed care contracts, or related field Required
Hospital and payer experience Preferred
Business Unit: Company Name: Piedmont Healthcare Corporate
Overview:
Manages the day-to-day Managed Care operations and contracting activities across the system. Plans and directs managed care operational practices including analyzing, negotiating and maintaining system wide Managed Care agreements. Monitors and updates Vice President on political, legal and regulatory trends with respect to managed care and vertical integration. Works with and oversees Medical Economics, Decision Support and Revenue Cycle operations to produce reports concerning managed care contract performance and operations. Plans and oversees education for Patient Financial Services (PFS) and applicable Revenue Cycle departments throughout the system in order to educate departments concerning contract terms, language and compliance. Facilitates resolution of contractual and operational issues with payers in order to enhance managed care contract performance. Contributes to the implementation of managed care vision and goals.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the day-to-day Managed Care operations and contracting activities across the system.
- Plans and directs managed care operational practices including analyzing, negotiating and maintaining system wide Managed Care agreements.
- Monitors and updates Vice President on political, legal and regulatory trends with respect to managed care and vertical integration.
- Works with and oversees Medical Economics, Decision Support and Revenue Cycle operations to produce reports concerning managed care contract performance and operations.
- Plans and oversees education for Patient Financial Services (PFS) and applicable Revenue Cycle departments throughout the system in order to educate departments concerning contract terms, language and compliance.
- Facilitates resolution of contractual and operational issues with payers in order to enhance managed care contract performance.
- Contributes to the implementation of managed care vision and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in healthcare, managed care contracts, or related field Required or
In lieu of degree eight (8) years of experience in healthcare, managed care contracts, or related field Required
Work Experience:
5 years experience in Managed Care contract negotiations or related activities Required or
In lieu of degree 13 years of experience in healthcare, managed care contracts, or related field Required
Hospital and payer experience Preferred
Business Unit: Company Name: Piedmont Healthcare Corporate
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Regional Operations Manager
Target multi-location companies with dedicated HR teams
Large regional employers with structured HR departments are far more likely to have existing OPT processes. A company managing 10 or more locations typically has the infrastructure to handle work authorization documentation without treating it as a burden.
Quantify your operations impact before you apply
Regional Operations Manager roles are results-driven. Prepare specific metrics before interviewing: cost reductions you drove, efficiency gains you implemented, or team size you managed. Concrete numbers shift attention from your visa status to your value.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain management, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Knowing this before interviews lets you present a longer authorization window to hesitant employers.
Address visa questions directly, not defensively
When employers ask about work authorization, give a clear and confident summary: your current OPT end date, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your H-1B visa timeline. Vague answers create hesitation. Specific answers build confidence.
Focus your search on operations-heavy industries
Logistics, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare operations companies hire Regional Operations Managers at high volume. These industries run on efficiency and tend to evaluate candidates on demonstrated results rather than visa status alone.
Start your job search early in your OPT period
Regional Operations Manager hiring cycles often run six to twelve weeks from application to offer. Starting your search within the first two months of OPT gives you realistic runway to secure a role before your authorization window closes.
Regional Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Regional Operations Managers?
Yes. Regional Operations Manager is a standard full-time employment role that falls within the scope of OPT authorization for business, supply chain, industrial engineering, and related degree fields. Your employment must be directly related to your degree program. If your DSO confirmed your field of study on your EAD, you're authorized to work in this role during your OPT period.
Do Regional Operations Manager roles typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at larger companies managing multi-state or national operations. The role is generally classified as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field, which meets the H-1B standard. Smaller regional employers may be less familiar with the process but are not prohibited from sponsoring. Browse Regional Operations Manager openings on Migrate Mate to find employers already working with OPT candidates.
Does a Regional Operations Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations research, or management information systems, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A business administration degree without a STEM designation does not qualify. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What should I say when an employer asks about my work authorization status?
Be direct and specific. State your current OPT authorization period, confirm you're authorized to work full-time without employer sponsorship during that window, and note your STEM OPT eligibility if applicable. If you're approaching the end of your OPT, explain your H-1B timeline clearly. Employers are more comfortable with candidates who can articulate their status confidently and accurately than with vague or uncertain answers.
How do I find Regional Operations Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship willingness, which makes it difficult to identify OPT-friendly employers efficiently. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse Regional Operations Manager roles from employers already open to candidates on work authorization. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues late in the process.