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Clinical Operations Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Employers filing an LCA must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and most large health systems and CROs have active sponsorship history for this title. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Oversees operations and direction of assigned service lines. Responsible for strategic planning, program development, ensuring policies, protocols, service levels, and quality meet and exceed established clinical standards established by University Health Associates, West Virginia University, WVU Foundation, Inc., WVU Research Corporation, and West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. Facilitates the mission of the Executive Chairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of management and/or administrative experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Advanced degree in healthcare related field or Master’s in Healthcare Administration.
Experience:
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Experience in a healthcare setting.
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Experience in a large multi-specialty or single-specialty physician group practice, a vertically integrated health system, or multi-site physician practice preferred.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
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Directly manage the clinical operations of the assigned clinical areas.
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Works with Executive Leadership to establish a Strategic Plan for the assigned services.
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Define the resources required to implement the strategic plan and work with leaders across WVU & WVUHC to determine how the needed resources will be provided.
-
Plan, organize, implement and evaluate the delivery of patient care by empowering staff, coordinating activities between operating departments and by promoting patient satisfaction.
-
Select, hire, manage and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of employees and facilitate the professional development of all staff to ensure clinical practice competence.
-
Establish annual and long-term service line quality, service, and financial goals.
-
Maintains collaborative working relations with key physician and hospital leaders throughout WVUH, University Health Associates (UHA) and West Virginia University’s School of Medicine.
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Assists leadership with the development and implementation of outreach and marketing strategies, including but not limited to, referral relations, community outreach, CME offerings, and advertising programs.
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Represents assigned clinical areas, WVUH, UHA and SOM within the hospital and community through presentation and education activities.
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Responsible for management of clinic space including but not limited to ensuring optimizing room utilization, patient safety and capital/equipment maintenance and budgeting.
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Communicates and enforces UHA, WVU School of Medicine, and WVUH corporate goals, decisions and operating guidelines to support staff. Facilitates internal and external communications for the department.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to apply leadership skills to a variety of situations.
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Excellent written and communication skills.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
7880 UHA Neuro Neurosciences Admin
Address:
33 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
Oversees operations and direction of assigned service lines. Responsible for strategic planning, program development, ensuring policies, protocols, service levels, and quality meet and exceed established clinical standards established by University Health Associates, West Virginia University, WVU Foundation, Inc., WVU Research Corporation, and West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. Facilitates the mission of the Executive Chairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of management and/or administrative experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Advanced degree in healthcare related field or Master’s in Healthcare Administration.
Experience:
-
Experience in a healthcare setting.
-
Experience in a large multi-specialty or single-specialty physician group practice, a vertically integrated health system, or multi-site physician practice preferred.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
-
Directly manage the clinical operations of the assigned clinical areas.
-
Works with Executive Leadership to establish a Strategic Plan for the assigned services.
-
Define the resources required to implement the strategic plan and work with leaders across WVU & WVUHC to determine how the needed resources will be provided.
-
Plan, organize, implement and evaluate the delivery of patient care by empowering staff, coordinating activities between operating departments and by promoting patient satisfaction.
-
Select, hire, manage and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of employees and facilitate the professional development of all staff to ensure clinical practice competence.
-
Establish annual and long-term service line quality, service, and financial goals.
-
Maintains collaborative working relations with key physician and hospital leaders throughout WVUH, University Health Associates (UHA) and West Virginia University’s School of Medicine.
-
Assists leadership with the development and implementation of outreach and marketing strategies, including but not limited to, referral relations, community outreach, CME offerings, and advertising programs.
-
Represents assigned clinical areas, WVUH, UHA and SOM within the hospital and community through presentation and education activities.
-
Responsible for management of clinic space including but not limited to ensuring optimizing room utilization, patient safety and capital/equipment maintenance and budgeting.
-
Communicates and enforces UHA, WVU School of Medicine, and WVUH corporate goals, decisions and operating guidelines to support staff. Facilitates internal and external communications for the department.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-
Ability to apply leadership skills to a variety of situations.
-
Excellent written and communication skills.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
7880 UHA Neuro Neurosciences Admin
Address:
33 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree to be in a field directly related to clinical operations, such as healthcare administration, life sciences, or nursing. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE, so document any graduate coursework that bridges the gap.
Target CROs and health systems first
Contract research organizations and large integrated health systems file LCAs for Clinical Operations Directors most consistently. These employers have established immigration counsel and are more likely to run a full sponsorship process than mid-size specialty clinics or startups.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for clinical operations roles, searchable by city and seniority. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend manually filtering OFLC public disclosure data.
Check prevailing wage before salary talks
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the floor, and flag any offer that sits below it as a sponsorship risk.
Expect PERM if you're pursuing a green card
Most EB-2 and EB-3 green card paths for this role require PERM labor certification, where DOL audits the employer's recruitment process. Directors with niche therapeutic area expertise sometimes qualify for EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which skips PERM entirely.
Review the O*NET profile before interviews
The O*NET occupation profile for Medical and Health Services Managers defines the core duties USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation eligibility. Make sure your resume and job description language matches those defined duties to reduce RFE risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Operations Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as healthcare administration, clinical sciences, or a related discipline. USCIS scrutinizes director-level titles more closely when duties overlap with general management, so the job description needs to emphasize clinical and regulatory expertise, not just supervisory responsibilities.
Which visa types are realistic for a Clinical Operations Director seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for this role, covering initial status of up to three years and extendable to six. Australian citizens can apply for an E-3 visa without entering the lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession. For longer-term options, EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is available from employers willing to commit to the process.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Clinical Operations Directors?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA filing history for clinical operations roles, searchable by location and role type. This is the most direct way to identify which health systems, CROs, and biopharma companies have sponsored this title rather than relying on job postings that may not reflect actual sponsorship willingness.
Will my overseas clinical operations experience count toward H-1B eligibility?
USCIS accepts foreign work experience as a substitute for formal education under the three-for-one rule: three years of progressively responsible experience in clinical operations can substitute for one year of a bachelor's degree. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you'll need a detailed credentials evaluation and experience letters from former employers to build the specialty occupation case.
Does the H-1B cap and lottery apply to Clinical Operations Director roles?
H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, and the selection rules have changed recently. However, cap-exempt employers, including certain nonprofit hospitals, university medical centers, and research institutions affiliated with higher education, can file H-1B petitions outside the cap at any time of year, which is worth confirming directly with potential employers in those categories.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Operations Director jobs?
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.