OPT Transition Of Care Jobs
Transition of Care roles coordinate patient handoffs between hospitals, rehab facilities, and home health settings, making them a natural fit for OPT students with clinical or health administration backgrounds. Your OPT work authorization is accepted by most healthcare systems, and STEM OPT extension may apply if your degree qualifies.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora - CO
Department: UCHA Transition Specialties Unit
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $22.75 - $35.26 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Work nights, earn more - our Night Shift Incentive Program pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) to full-time night shift RNs and LPNs
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program.
- State licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN).
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
LPN:
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora - CO
Department: UCHA Transition Specialties Unit
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $22.75 - $35.26 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Work nights, earn more - our Night Shift Incentive Program pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) to full-time night shift RNs and LPNs
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program.
- State licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN).
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
LPN:
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Transition Of Care
Target integrated health systems over small clinics
Large hospital networks and accountable care organizations hire transition of care coordinators at scale and have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller outpatient clinics often lack the infrastructure to process OPT documentation efficiently.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Health informatics, public health, and health services administration degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming this before interviews gives employers a longer runway and significantly increases your chances of sponsorship consideration afterward.
Highlight care coordination certifications
Credentials like the Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Transitional Care Certified (TCC) demonstrate clinical competency beyond your degree. Employers weighing OPT paperwork concerns are more likely to proceed when candidates bring industry-recognized credentials that reduce onboarding risk.
Address OPT timing early in conversations
Proactively tell recruiters your OPT start date, expiration date, and whether a STEM extension is possible. Healthcare employers appreciate this transparency and it eliminates the awkward back-and-forth that sometimes derails candidacies late in the hiring process.
Focus on outcomes in your application materials
Quantify your impact wherever possible: reduced hospital readmission rates, improved patient follow-up completion, or shortened length of stay. Data-driven results signal clinical effectiveness and shift the conversation from visa logistics to your professional value.
Network through healthcare social work and case management communities
Transition of care roles often live inside case management departments. Connecting with social workers, discharge planners, and care coordinators through professional associations surfaces unadvertised openings and referrals, which carry more weight than cold applications for OPT candidates.
Transition Of Care OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Transition of Care coordinators in the U.S.?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for OPT can work as Transition of Care coordinators without any additional visa sponsorship during the OPT period. Your employer simply needs to verify your EAD card. Most hospital systems and health networks are familiar with OPT and accept it as valid work authorization for clinical coordination roles.
Do Transition of Care jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title itself. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as health informatics, biomedical informatics, or health services research, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Degrees in nursing, social work, or general public health are less commonly STEM-designated, so confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before counting on the extension.
What healthcare employers are most likely to hire OPT students for Transition of Care roles?
Integrated health systems, accountable care organizations, and large academic medical centers are the most OPT-friendly employers in this space. They hire transition of care staff at volume, have established HR processes for work authorization, and are often experienced with sponsoring H-1B visas afterward. You can browse currently hiring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles open to OPT candidates.
What happens to my Transition of Care job if my OPT expires before I secure H-1B sponsorship?
If your OPT expires and a STEM extension or H-1B is not yet in place, you lose work authorization and must stop working. To avoid this gap, apply for STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your EAD expires, and discuss H-1B sponsorship timelines with your employer well before the April lottery registration window. Planning 12 to 18 months ahead is realistic for this pathway.
Is a clinical license required to work in Transition of Care on OPT?
Not always. Many Transition of Care positions are non-clinical care coordination roles that require a degree in health administration, social work, or public health rather than a nursing or clinical license. However, some roles, particularly those embedded in hospital care management units, prefer licensed social workers or registered nurses. Review each job description carefully to confirm the licensure requirement before applying.