OPT Vice President Of Operations Jobs
Vice President of Operations roles are open to F-1 OPT students with the right credentials, but competition is stiff and cap-gap planning matters. Most employers expect a graduate degree plus demonstrated leadership experience. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, shapes which roles are realistic targets.
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- Leads strategic decisions for primary care in conjunction with the MPA VP of Operations, MPA Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Hospital Administrators and other members of MH Senior Leadership team. Scope includes evaluation of growth opportunities through potential alliances, acquisitions, and physician recruitment including contract negotiations; and retention strategies.
- Establishes and enhances effective relationships and communications with MPA physicians and non-physician staff.
- Serves as a business leader for the assigned MPA practices including emphasis on providing value for McLeod Health through optimized practice operations performing at best practice levels for staffing, productivity and revenue.
- Works collaboratively with all service line physicians to drive necessary improvements to result in high value patient care (high quality/low cost). Engagement should include meeting face to face with every service line associated physician at least monthly to provide standardized physician and practice specific performance data in conjunction with VP/Director.
- Monitors finance and operations of assigned practices to ensure that the performance objectives are met and clearly communicated to physicians, advanced practitioners and practice leaders.
- Provides leadership and supervision of MPA’s assigned operations through oversight of assigned Practice Administrators to drive standardization in our goal to deliver reliable, patient centered care with the highest standards of service excellence for all patients.
- Works in conjunction with the VP, MPA CMO and assigned Medical Directors to establish and implement goals, objectives, and timetables that support the organizations mission, vision and values.
- Develops and manages annual budgets in conjunction with VP/Practice Administrators for all responsible practices.
- Works with other MPA Associate Vice Presidents (AVPs) to develop and implement MPA policies and procedures as necessary.
- Works with other MPA AVPs to coordinate resources from McLeod Health corporate services (human resources, quality & safety, information systems, marketing & PR, and finance).
- Mentors and develops assigned practice leadership team to support successful performance and succession planning. Provides meaningful annual evaluation of all direct report staff.
- Responsible to maintain all compliance and governmental regulations and industry requirements based on specialty.
- Participates in professional development activities to keep current with trends and practices in health care administration.
- Provide administrative direction to directors, managers, employed physicians and staff for the assigned services. Responsible for planning, leading, and directing operations of the assigned clinics to include:
- Participating as member of the MPA Operations team
- Ensuring practices meet KPIs in scheduling, production, FTE utilization, up front collections, and patient communication
- Ensure throughput and efficient utilization of clinic imaging modalities and procedural areas as applicable
- Responsible for meeting quality, operational and financial goals and expectations set forth by the MPA Operations teams. Implements processes to assure ongoing stability of these expectations and regular reporting out on business units.
Qualifications
- 1 – 3 years related experience, computer literacy, excellent communication and writing skills
Requirements
Degrees:
- Bachelor's degree
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
Responsibilities:
- Leads strategic decisions for primary care in conjunction with the MPA VP of Operations, MPA Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Hospital Administrators and other members of MH Senior Leadership team. Scope includes evaluation of growth opportunities through potential alliances, acquisitions, and physician recruitment including contract negotiations; and retention strategies.
- Establishes and enhances effective relationships and communications with MPA physicians and non-physician staff.
- Serves as a business leader for the assigned MPA practices including emphasis on providing value for McLeod Health through optimized practice operations performing at best practice levels for staffing, productivity and revenue.
- Works collaboratively with all service line physicians to drive necessary improvements to result in high value patient care (high quality/low cost). Engagement should include meeting face to face with every service line associated physician at least monthly to provide standardized physician and practice specific performance data in conjunction with VP/Director.
- Monitors finance and operations of assigned practices to ensure that the performance objectives are met and clearly communicated to physicians, advanced practitioners and practice leaders.
- Provides leadership and supervision of MPA’s assigned operations through oversight of assigned Practice Administrators to drive standardization in our goal to deliver reliable, patient centered care with the highest standards of service excellence for all patients.
- Works in conjunction with the VP, MPA CMO and assigned Medical Directors to establish and implement goals, objectives, and timetables that support the organizations mission, vision and values.
- Develops and manages annual budgets in conjunction with VP/Practice Administrators for all responsible practices.
- Works with other MPA Associate Vice Presidents (AVPs) to develop and implement MPA policies and procedures as necessary.
- Works with other MPA AVPs to coordinate resources from McLeod Health corporate services (human resources, quality & safety, information systems, marketing & PR, and finance).
- Mentors and develops assigned practice leadership team to support successful performance and succession planning. Provides meaningful annual evaluation of all direct report staff.
- Responsible to maintain all compliance and governmental regulations and industry requirements based on specialty.
- Participates in professional development activities to keep current with trends and practices in health care administration.
- Provide administrative direction to directors, managers, employed physicians and staff for the assigned services. Responsible for planning, leading, and directing operations of the assigned clinics to include:
- Participating as member of the MPA Operations team
- Ensuring practices meet KPIs in scheduling, production, FTE utilization, up front collections, and patient communication
- Ensure throughput and efficient utilization of clinic imaging modalities and procedural areas as applicable
- Responsible for meeting quality, operational and financial goals and expectations set forth by the MPA Operations teams. Implements processes to assure ongoing stability of these expectations and regular reporting out on business units.
Qualifications
- 1 – 3 years related experience, computer literacy, excellent communication and writing skills
Requirements
Degrees:
- Bachelor's degree
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Vice President Of Operations
Lead with operational impact, not job duties
VP-level hiring committees want to see measurable outcomes. Frame your experience around cost reductions, efficiency gains, or team growth you directly drove. Generic responsibility lists won't move you past the first screen for executive-track roles.
Target companies with established immigration programs
Large enterprises and growth-stage tech firms with dedicated HR infrastructure are far more likely to sponsor VP-level OPT candidates. Companies that have sponsored H-1B workers before understand the process and won't treat your status as a dealbreaker.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership experience
VP of Operations roles require coordinating across finance, supply chain, HR, and product. Concrete examples of leading cross-functional initiatives signal readiness for the scope. This differentiates you from candidates with narrower single-department backgrounds.
Get your STEM extension application filed early if eligible
A STEM OPT extension gives you 24 additional months of work authorization, which covers most H-1B lottery cycles. File at least 90 days before your standard OPT expires. An expired EAD during a VP hiring process is very difficult to recover from.
Build internal sponsors before the offer stage
At the VP level, offers often require board or C-suite sign-off. An internal champion who has already vouched for your qualifications makes immigration sponsorship a far easier conversation. Cultivate those relationships during the interview process itself.
Vice President Of Operations OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an F-1 OPT student realistically get hired as a Vice President of Operations?
Yes, but it requires deliberate positioning. VP of Operations roles demand demonstrable leadership and operational scale, so your experience needs to match the seniority. Employers willing to sponsor at this level exist, particularly in tech, logistics, and healthcare operations. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly roles, making it easier to identify companies already open to sponsoring international candidates at senior levels.
Does a VP of Operations role typically qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree. If you hold a STEM-designated master's or bachelor's degree and the employer meets the E-Verify requirement, a VP of Operations role can qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Operations management itself isn't automatically STEM-qualifying. The degree, not the job title, determines eligibility.
How does the H-1B sponsorship conversation typically go at the VP level?
At the VP level, immigration sponsorship usually surfaces during offer negotiation rather than early screening. Companies experienced with sponsorship treat it as a standard process item. Be direct: confirm they've sponsored H-1B workers before, ask whether their legal team handles it internally, and clarify the timeline relative to your OPT expiration date.
What happens to my VP role if I don't win the H-1B lottery before my OPT expires?
If your OPT expires without H-1B selection, you lose work authorization and cannot continue in the role. The cap-gap rule only applies if your H-1B petition was filed before your OPT expired and your status is pending. Planning your OPT start date strategically to maximize overlap with H-1B filing season is essential at the VP level.
Are VP of Operations roles common in industries that sponsor OPT students?
Technology, logistics, e-commerce, and healthcare operations are the most active industries for VP-level OPT sponsorship. These sectors have high operational complexity and established immigration infrastructure. Manufacturing and retail are more variable. Searching Migrate Mate by role and filtering for sponsoring employers is the most direct way to identify which companies are actively hiring at this level.