Government Jobs in Louisiana with H-1B Sponsorship
Government H-1B sponsorship jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in agencies and research institutions across Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport. Employers like Louisiana State University, the Louisiana Department of Health, and federal contractors operating across the Gulf Coast regularly sponsor H-1B workers in technical, research, public health, and engineering roles that meet specialty occupation requirements.
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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
ROLE
Field Case Manager
This field case manager will cover our Baton Rouge, LA region, and must live in or around Baton Rouge area in order to be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must have at least 1.5 years of prior Field Case Manager workers compensation experience.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Sedgwick Field Case Managers work face to face with their injured workers and medical providers to facilitate, through advocacy, progressive medical treatment, and timely return-to-work, while acting as a liaison and providing communication between all involved parties. While frequent travel is required, you will maintain a home-based office.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.
- Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.
- Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment that allows face to face interaction with injured workers and medical professionals.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting.
- Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations.
- Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
- Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more.
- Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Serve as patient advocate to support, guide and coordinate care for injured workers, families and caregivers as they navigate through the recovery process.
- Assist injured workers in achieving recovery and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources and service facilitation.
- Identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services, while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum value for both the client and the reimbursement source.
EDUCATION AND LICENSING
RN licensure preferred; or graduate degree in health or human services field required with one of the following certifications: CCM, CDMS, or CRC. Valid driver’s license required. High speed internet required.
TAKING CARE OF YOU BY
- Offering flexibility and autonomy.
- Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
- Providing on-going learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
- Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
- We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
INTRODUCTION
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
ROLE
Field Case Manager
This field case manager will cover our Baton Rouge, LA region, and must live in or around Baton Rouge area in order to be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must have at least 1.5 years of prior Field Case Manager workers compensation experience.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Sedgwick Field Case Managers work face to face with their injured workers and medical providers to facilitate, through advocacy, progressive medical treatment, and timely return-to-work, while acting as a liaison and providing communication between all involved parties. While frequent travel is required, you will maintain a home-based office.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.
- Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.
- Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment that allows face to face interaction with injured workers and medical professionals.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting.
- Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations.
- Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
- Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more.
- Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Serve as patient advocate to support, guide and coordinate care for injured workers, families and caregivers as they navigate through the recovery process.
- Assist injured workers in achieving recovery and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources and service facilitation.
- Identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services, while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum value for both the client and the reimbursement source.
EDUCATION AND LICENSING
RN licensure preferred; or graduate degree in health or human services field required with one of the following certifications: CCM, CDMS, or CRC. Valid driver’s license required. High speed internet required.
TAKING CARE OF YOU BY
- Offering flexibility and autonomy.
- Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
- Providing on-going learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
- Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
- We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Which government employers in Louisiana sponsor H-1B visas?
Louisiana State University and its affiliated research centers are among the most active H-1B sponsors in the government and public sector. Federal agencies with Gulf Coast operations, state health departments, and public universities like the University of Louisiana System and Tulane (for public health contracts) also appear in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data as regular H-1B filers in Louisiana.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most government H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Baton Rouge leads due to the concentration of state government agencies and LSU's flagship campus. New Orleans follows, driven by federal health agencies, port authority operations, and public university research programs. Shreveport has a smaller but active presence through military-adjacent contractors and regional public health institutions. Most government H-1B filings in Louisiana are clustered in these three metro areas.
What types of government roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Louisiana?
Roles that qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules are the most common: software engineers, data scientists, epidemiologists, civil and environmental engineers, biomedical researchers, and public health analysts. Positions at universities and research agencies frequently meet the degree-in-a-specific-field requirement. General administrative or policy roles without a defined degree requirement in a technical field are less likely to qualify.
How do I find government H-1B sponsorship jobs in Louisiana?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to browse government H-1B sponsorship jobs in Louisiana without sorting through unsponsored listings. You can filter by state and sector to surface roles at Louisiana public agencies, universities, and federal contractors that have an active H-1B sponsorship history, saving significant time in your search.
Are there any state-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in Louisiana's government sector?
Louisiana's government sector is heavily tied to energy, coastal engineering, and public health infrastructure, which shapes the technical roles most commonly sponsored. The state's strong university research system, particularly around LSU AgCenter and LSU Health, means academic and research H-1B filings are proportionally higher here than in many other states. Government contractors supporting offshore energy regulation and Army Corps of Engineers projects also generate H-1B demand unique to this region.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B government jobs in Louisiana?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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