OPT VP Operations Jobs
VP Operations roles on OPT are rare but attainable. Most openings require a graduate degree in business, engineering, or operations management, and employers sponsoring at this level typically convert OPT to H-1B visa. Your 12-month standard OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to prove executive-level impact before your status requires transition.
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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 VP Operations
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Senior operations roles almost always require H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. Focus on employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions at the VP or director level before. That history signals they understand the process and budget for it.
Lead with measurable operational outcomes
VP Operations candidates are evaluated on results, not credentials. Quantify everything: cost reductions, throughput improvements, team growth, and margin impact. Concrete numbers replace the sponsorship conversation with a business case for hiring you specifically.
Get your STEM OPT extension filed early if eligible
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension, file at least 90 days before your current OPT expires. The extension gives employers a longer runway before H-1B sponsorship becomes urgent, which reduces hesitation at the offer stage.
Address sponsorship directly in senior-level conversations
At VP level, hiring decisions involve legal and finance teams. Raise sponsorship early rather than after an offer. Frame it factually: your timeline, what the company needs to file, and that you'll manage the process details with their counsel.
Prioritize mid-market companies over enterprise
Mid-market firms with 200 to 2,000 employees often have more VP Operations openings and faster hiring cycles. They're also more likely to sponsor a candidate who solves a real operational problem than large companies with rigid HR compliance requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly VP roles
Browse VP Operations listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time and avoids wasting application cycles on companies that won't move forward.
VP Operations OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a VP of Operations on OPT?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for OPT can work in VP Operations roles as long as the position directly relates to your field of study. Your job title doesn't affect OPT eligibility, but your employment must align with your degree. Graduate degrees in business administration, supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management all support VP Operations employment under OPT authorization.
Will employers sponsor a VP of Operations for an H-1B?
Many will, particularly at companies that have sponsored senior hires before. VP Operations qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because it typically requires a bachelor's or graduate degree in a specific field. Your strongest position is demonstrating that the role requires specialized expertise and that you're the right person for it, which shifts the sponsorship question from cost to investment.
How do I find VP Operations jobs open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct option, as it filters job listings by employers willing to work with OPT and visa sponsorship. Beyond that, focus your outreach on mid-market and growth-stage companies where VP Operations roles are often created to solve a specific scaling problem, making the hire urgent enough that sponsorship becomes a secondary concern.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to VP Operations roles?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your STEM-designated degree supports the VP Operations role, you may qualify for the 24-month extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization. You'll also need to work for an E-Verify employer and submit a formal training plan. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before applying.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm between VP Operations jobs?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment for standard OPT and 150 days for STEM OPT. At the VP level, job searches can take longer, so tracking your unemployment days carefully matters. If you exceed the limit, you fall out of status. Prioritize active applications and consult your DSO if a gap is approaching the threshold.