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RN Home Health jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with an active Employment Authorization Document and a valid state RN license. Most positions require a BSN and at least one year of acute care experience. STEM OPT extension is not available for nursing roles, so your 12-month OPT timeline matters from day one.
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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
As a Speech Pathologist, you'll provide skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders. You'll partner with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life through personalized care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Working to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults
- Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
- Other duties as assigned
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, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that state you are assigned to work
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) with completed graduate course work and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
- Current CPR certification
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- 1+ years of experience in Speech Pathology
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). The salary for this role will range from $74,936 to $112,404 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 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
As a Speech Pathologist, you'll provide skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders. You'll partner with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life through personalized care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Working to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults
- Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
- Other duties as assigned
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, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that state you are assigned to work
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) with completed graduate course work and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
- Current CPR certification
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- 1+ years of experience in Speech Pathology
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). The salary for this role will range from $74,936 to $112,404 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 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 in RN Home Health
Confirm your state RN license before applying
Home health agencies require a valid RN license in the state where patients are located. Apply for licensure by endorsement early. Processing can take six to twelve weeks, which can eat into your OPT window significantly.
Target agencies with established visa sponsorship history
Large home health networks like Amedisys, LHC Group, and Bayada have sponsored H-1B visa and EB-3 nurses before. Smaller private-pay agencies rarely have legal infrastructure for sponsorship. Prioritize employers with a documented history of international nurse hiring.
Understand that nursing is not STEM OPT eligible
Nursing CIP codes are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. You have 12 months of OPT, not 36. Start sponsorship conversations with employers within the first 60 days of authorization, not the last.
Ask about EB-3 sponsorship, not just H-1B
Many home health employers sponsor nurses through the EB-3 immigrant visa rather than H-1B. EB-3 does not require a lottery, which makes it a more reliable path. Ask HR specifically whether they support permanent resident sponsorship for nursing staff.
Highlight acute care and specialized clinical experience
Home health agencies prioritize RNs with experience in wound care, IV therapy, or chronic disease management. Document these skills explicitly in your resume. Specialized competencies make you a stronger sponsorship candidate because turnover risk is lower.
Clarify the employment model before accepting an offer
Some home health agencies classify field nurses as 1099 contractors, not W-2 employees. OPT requires employer-employee relationships. Independent contractor arrangements are not compliant with OPT work authorization requirements. Confirm W-2 status before signing anything.
RN Home Health OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an RN in home health on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in nursing or a directly related health sciences field and your OPT is authorized for that field. You must have an active Employment Authorization Document and a valid state RN license where you'll be working. Because nursing is not STEM-designated, your OPT period is 12 months, so securing sponsorship early is critical.
Where can I find RN Home Health jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to OPT and visa-sponsored candidates, which saves time compared to sorting through general postings. Large regional home health networks are more likely to have HR and legal teams experienced with international nurse hiring than small independent agencies, so focus your search there first.
Does home health RN work qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Nursing degree programs are not included on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. RN Home Health roles fall under nursing CIP codes, which are excluded. You are limited to the standard 12-month post-completion OPT period, with no 24-month extension available.
Can I work for multiple home health agencies on OPT?
Yes, but with important conditions. OPT allows concurrent employment, meaning you can work for more than one employer simultaneously as long as each position is directly related to your degree field and you work at least 20 hours per week in total. Each agency must be a W-2 employer, not a 1099 contractor arrangement, to maintain OPT compliance.
What visa sponsorship options exist for home health RNs after OPT ends?
The two most common paths are H-1B cap-subject sponsorship and EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship. H-1B requires winning the annual lottery, which adds uncertainty. EB-3 does not have a lottery but involves a longer process including PERM labor certification. Many home health employers who hire international nurses prefer EB-3 because it avoids lottery risk entirely.