Executive Director of Operations Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Executive Director of Operations roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsorship begins. No lottery exemption exists, but cap-exempt employers, universities, nonprofits, and research institutions, can file year-round.
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Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Executive Director of Operations you will be responsible for the overall operational, financial, and clinical performance of assigned care center(s). This role provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, achievement of key performance metrics, and execution of business development initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensures care center is compliant with all regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.
- Educates all staff members about state, federal and accreditation requirements (as applicable).
- Ensures that all services are billed as provided to the proper payor source.
- Directs weekly business development and management team meetings with all appropriate staff and other members of the medical community to promote home care services.
- Provides input, guidance and feedback related to marketing activities and agency marketing plans to ensure that goals for growth are met.
- Assigns and directs staff with appropriate skills to perform duties.
- Coaches, directs, and encourages staff through formal and informal means.
- Analyzes work processes and makes suggestions for improvement.
- Responsible for care center financial and clinical performance and delivery of key metrics within the established budget.
- Responsible for employment decisions for direct report staff, including decisions to hire, fire, advance, promote or change status.
- Monitors and evaluates employee performance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business or a clinical-related field.
- 5+ years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, home health, or hospice in lieu of a degree OR 3+ years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, home health, or hospice.
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional in the assigned state.
- Master's degree in business or a clinical-related field.
- Current home health experience.
COMPENSATION
- The salary for this role will range from $101,250.00 to $123,750.00 annually based on full-time employment.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Executive Director of Operations you will be responsible for the overall operational, financial, and clinical performance of assigned care center(s). This role provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, achievement of key performance metrics, and execution of business development initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensures care center is compliant with all regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.
- Educates all staff members about state, federal and accreditation requirements (as applicable).
- Ensures that all services are billed as provided to the proper payor source.
- Directs weekly business development and management team meetings with all appropriate staff and other members of the medical community to promote home care services.
- Provides input, guidance and feedback related to marketing activities and agency marketing plans to ensure that goals for growth are met.
- Assigns and directs staff with appropriate skills to perform duties.
- Coaches, directs, and encourages staff through formal and informal means.
- Analyzes work processes and makes suggestions for improvement.
- Responsible for care center financial and clinical performance and delivery of key metrics within the established budget.
- Responsible for employment decisions for direct report staff, including decisions to hire, fire, advance, promote or change status.
- Monitors and evaluates employee performance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business or a clinical-related field.
- 5+ years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, home health, or hospice in lieu of a degree OR 3+ years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, home health, or hospice.
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional in the assigned state.
- Master's degree in business or a clinical-related field.
- Current home health experience.
COMPENSATION
- The salary for this role will range from $101,250.00 to $123,750.00 annually based on full-time employment.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to operations leadership. A degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or supply chain management strengthens your specialty occupation case far more than a general arts degree does.
Target cap-exempt organizations strategically
Hospitals, universities, and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Executive Director of Operations roles exist across all three sectors, giving you a viable path that bypasses the annual cap entirely.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before your offer conversation so you can flag any underpayment risk early.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Find Executive Director of Operations roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. Focusing your search on companies that have already sponsored this role type cuts wasted outreach and surfaces realistic sponsorship opportunities faster.
Expect PERM if your employer pursues a green card
Many companies sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards for senior operations leaders after H-1B approval. PERM labor certification requires your employer to run a full recruitment process first, so discuss the green card timeline during offer negotiations, not after you start.
Prepare for specialty occupation RFEs upfront
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence for executive operations roles, questioning whether the position genuinely requires a specific degree field. Gather job postings from your employer's past hires, an organizational chart showing reporting structure, and a detailed duty breakdown before the petition is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Executive Director of Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, operations management, or industrial engineering. Generic 'any bachelor's degree' language in a job description weakens the case. The more precisely the employer ties duties to a specific degree discipline, the stronger the specialty occupation argument becomes.
Which visa types realistically cover an Executive Director of Operations?
H-1B is the primary option for most nationalities. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if their degree and duties fit the USMCA profession list for management consultants or engineers. For intracompany transfers from a foreign parent or subsidiary, the L-1 visa is worth evaluating with your employer's legal team.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a senior operations role?
Standard processing after the annual lottery runs three to six months. Premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, is available for H-1B petitions and is commonly used for senior hires where the employer needs a confirmed start date. Factor in LCA certification time before the I-129 is filed, which typically adds one to two weeks.
What degree background do employers expect when sponsoring this role?
Most employers sponsoring H-1B status for an Executive Director of Operations specify a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, or industrial engineering. Some accept an MBA as a substitute regardless of undergraduate field. O*NET classifies this occupation at the highest job zone, reflecting the degree and experience expectations that also support specialty occupation arguments with USCIS.
Where can I find Executive Director of Operations jobs where employers are open to sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Executive Director of Operations roles at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already filed for this type of position rather than guessing at their willingness to sponsor.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Executive Director of Operations 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.