Healthcare OPT Jobs in Virginia
Virginia's healthcare sector offers F-1 OPT candidates strong opportunities across Northern Virginia's sprawling hospital networks, Richmond's academic medical centers, and the Hampton Roads region. Major employers like Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare regularly hire international graduates in clinical, research, and health informatics roles that align with OPT work authorization requirements.
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See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. Assistant General Manager, you will cultivate a collaborative working environment with all team members to provide a personalized eyecare experience for patients. You will achieve this through partnership with your trusted community doctors, vendors, and knowledgeable teams who help our patients see, look, and be their best. You will contribute to the financial responsibility for the office, deliver first class patient experiences and foster a collaborative team environment that allows for our office staff to grow. This role reports to the General Manager and will lead and develop a team. Some evening and weekend shifts required.
You Will
- Build and foster a purpose driven team through recruitment and onboarding, as well as ongoing training and development
- Drive financial success of your office through managing behaviors that drive KPI performance
- Uphold service standards when working with patients to increase office loyalty, patient retention and setting an example
- Maintain HR policies and compliance to promote a productive and safe work environment to our team members and patients
- Collaborate with doctor(s), home office support, and associate members to provide seamless patient experience
- Lead performance and development in partnership with our General Manager for all team members
- Ensure our optical merchandise meets optical standards, patient requirements and requests
About You
- Undergraduate degree or relevant years of experience with 1-2 years serving in a management position (Retail/Hospitality strongly preferred)
- Experience driving business and sales operations in a complex, customer-facing, fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator, detail oriented, and a strong leader that demonstrates the values of MyEyeDr.
- Upholds exceptional service standards and acts as a mentor to our team members and patients
- A servant leadership style with strong drive for result, business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Willing to learn about industry, product, full scope optical office roles, and services
- A natural leader with the ability to coach and inspire team members
- Team player who is willing to collaborate with all to provide the best patient experience
Growth With Us
- Grow and develop your career through role specific training programs
- Be offered an opportunity to earn bonuses and commission (role specific)
- Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more
- Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products
- Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match
- Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one
Introduction | MyEyeDr.
How do you see yourself today? Are you looking for that unique opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve? MyEyeDr. is a high-growth, premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. Our trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams are all focused on helping our patients live their best lives by delivering an exceptional, personalized experience to each of our patients in every interaction. Our business model is unlike others in the industry: we make healthcare accessible by welcoming all insurance and providing a great selection of stylish eyewear that meets the diverse needs of our patients.
This role provides a chance for you to build your professional career with an organization that is purposeful and whose values drive actions. You would have the opportunity to prioritize the care of our associates and our patients, to connect the knowledge of our talented teams to our patients’ needs, and to work in a fun, inclusive environment as part of a collaborative team. We are in search of that unique individual who is inspired by a career focused on helping others and providing quality care while continuously growing professionally and improving MyEyeDr. in meaningful ways. If this is you, we encourage you to apply so you can get your journey started with MyEyeDr. where you can help people see, look, and be their very best.
MyEyeDr. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. MyEyeDr. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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About the role
See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. Assistant General Manager, you will cultivate a collaborative working environment with all team members to provide a personalized eyecare experience for patients. You will achieve this through partnership with your trusted community doctors, vendors, and knowledgeable teams who help our patients see, look, and be their best. You will contribute to the financial responsibility for the office, deliver first class patient experiences and foster a collaborative team environment that allows for our office staff to grow. This role reports to the General Manager and will lead and develop a team. Some evening and weekend shifts required.
You Will
- Build and foster a purpose driven team through recruitment and onboarding, as well as ongoing training and development
- Drive financial success of your office through managing behaviors that drive KPI performance
- Uphold service standards when working with patients to increase office loyalty, patient retention and setting an example
- Maintain HR policies and compliance to promote a productive and safe work environment to our team members and patients
- Collaborate with doctor(s), home office support, and associate members to provide seamless patient experience
- Lead performance and development in partnership with our General Manager for all team members
- Ensure our optical merchandise meets optical standards, patient requirements and requests
About You
- Undergraduate degree or relevant years of experience with 1-2 years serving in a management position (Retail/Hospitality strongly preferred)
- Experience driving business and sales operations in a complex, customer-facing, fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator, detail oriented, and a strong leader that demonstrates the values of MyEyeDr.
- Upholds exceptional service standards and acts as a mentor to our team members and patients
- A servant leadership style with strong drive for result, business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Willing to learn about industry, product, full scope optical office roles, and services
- A natural leader with the ability to coach and inspire team members
- Team player who is willing to collaborate with all to provide the best patient experience
Growth With Us
- Grow and develop your career through role specific training programs
- Be offered an opportunity to earn bonuses and commission (role specific)
- Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more
- Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products
- Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match
- Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one
Introduction | MyEyeDr.
How do you see yourself today? Are you looking for that unique opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve? MyEyeDr. is a high-growth, premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. Our trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams are all focused on helping our patients live their best lives by delivering an exceptional, personalized experience to each of our patients in every interaction. Our business model is unlike others in the industry: we make healthcare accessible by welcoming all insurance and providing a great selection of stylish eyewear that meets the diverse needs of our patients.
This role provides a chance for you to build your professional career with an organization that is purposeful and whose values drive actions. You would have the opportunity to prioritize the care of our associates and our patients, to connect the knowledge of our talented teams to our patients’ needs, and to work in a fun, inclusive environment as part of a collaborative team. We are in search of that unique individual who is inspired by a career focused on helping others and providing quality care while continuously growing professionally and improving MyEyeDr. in meaningful ways. If this is you, we encourage you to apply so you can get your journey started with MyEyeDr. where you can help people see, look, and be their very best.
MyEyeDr. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. MyEyeDr. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Search Healthcare Jobs in VirginiaHealthcare OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Virginia?
Inova Health System, Sentara Healthcare, VCU Health, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic, and HCA Virginia Health System are among the larger employers in Virginia with established track records of hiring international graduates on OPT. University-affiliated medical centers and federally funded research institutions tend to have more structured onboarding for OPT candidates than smaller private practices.
Which cities in Virginia have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly the Fairfax and Arlington areas, leads due to its proximity to Washington D.C. and concentration of hospital systems and health technology companies. Richmond is strong for clinical and research roles given VCU Health and Bon Secours. Norfolk and Virginia Beach also offer consistent demand through Sentara's network serving the Hampton Roads region.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Virginia?
Roles that directly relate to a graduate's field of study are eligible. Common qualifying positions include health informatics analysts, clinical research coordinators, biomedical engineers, public health analysts, medical laboratory scientists, and healthcare IT specialists. Roles in direct patient care requiring state licensure can be more complex, as licensure processes may interact with OPT timelines and require additional planning.
How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry, so you can search directly for healthcare roles in Virginia without sorting through positions that do not support OPT. This saves time compared to manually screening general job boards. Migrate Mate's listings are curated for sponsorship-friendly employers, giving you a more targeted starting point.
Are there any Virginia-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in healthcare?
Virginia's high concentration of federally affiliated hospitals and contractors near D.C. means some healthcare positions may have security clearance or citizenship requirements that exclude OPT candidates, so it is worth confirming eligibility before applying. Additionally, STEM OPT extension eligibility matters for healthcare roles tied to STEM-designated programs such as biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, or health data science, which can extend your authorized work period by 24 months.