Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Healthcare Project Managers are hired on H-1B visa, TN visa (for Canadians and Mexicans with healthcare management backgrounds), and O-1 visas. Most roles require a bachelor's in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field, and employer sponsorship is common at hospital systems and large healthcare organizations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Posting Date
06/23/2026
Location: 402 W 8th St, Hanford, California, 93230, United States of America
As a Healthcare Operations Manager (Facility Administrator) at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority.
DaVita has an open position for a Healthcare Operations Manager (Facility Administrator) who must be an ambitious, operationally-focused and results-driven leader. You will directly impact patient care as the trusted front-line leader in an outpatient clinic setting. Health care experience is not required!
What you can expect as a Healthcare Operations Manager:
- Patients come first. You have an opportunity to build on your relationship with your patients, while also continuously improving their health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Meaningful Workday - EVERY Day. You'll go home every day knowing you are making a difference in patients' lives and that you are developing your team to reach their full potential.
- Available when the clinic is open.
- Lead a Team. Develop, mentor and inspire a cross-functional clinical team (census dependent on state laws) to deliver the best for our patients, teammates and community.
- Financial Management. Manage complete operation and performance of the clinic: adhere to budget, forecast expenses, manage vendor relationships, order supplies, and monitor compliance.
- Autonomy. It's your clinic to run. You aren't alone though. You will have the support and guidance of your director, regional peers and the greater company to help you manage your facility. We foster entrepreneurs and those who seek to continuously improve.
- Culture & Growth. Our values are not just written in a book somewhere, but are an intentional part of everything we do. As leaders, you are able to reward others for demonstrating those shared beliefs and behaviors, and in turn, we intend to do the same for you.
- Partner with Regional Operations Director to identify and address employee and patient concerns to drive towards Regional goals and standards.
Now is your time to explore your next journey-at DaVita.
What you can expect:
- Lead a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
What we'll provide:
DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.
Comprehensive benefits:
- DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.
- We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
- DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!
Requirements
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in related area strongly preferred
- Minimum of one year experience required in management (healthcare, business, or military) or equivalent renal experience (nurse, dietitian, social worker, LPN, etc.) at discretion of DVP and/or ROD
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse if required by state of employment
- Current CPR certification required (or certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire or change in position)
- Other qualifications and combinations of skills may be considered at discretion of ROD and/or Divisional Vice President
- Collaboration is a must to be successful in this role. You will be working with clinical and financial teams on a daily basis to produce results that align to business needs.
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $89,000 - $140,000/year.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Healthcare Project Manager
Target large hospital systems and health networks
Large hospital systems like Kaiser, HCA, and academic medical centers sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than smaller clinics. Their HR and legal infrastructure is built for it, and they file petitions in volume every year.
Highlight your PMP or CAPM certification prominently
Project management certifications signal specialty occupation eligibility to USCIS. If you hold a PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2, list it at the top of your resume and reference it explicitly in your cover letter to strengthen the sponsorship case.
Frame your degree field as directly tied to the role
USCIS requires a degree in a specific related field. Healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or health informatics degrees map cleanly. If your degree is in general business, emphasize healthcare coursework and relevant work history to close any gap.
Use TN status if you're Canadian or Mexican
Canadian and Mexican citizens with qualifying healthcare management backgrounds may be eligible for TN status, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. It requires a qualifying degree and a detailed offer letter that maps your role to the TN category.
Ask about sponsorship in the second interview, not the first
Raising visa sponsorship too early can end conversations before they start. Let the first interview establish your value. By the second round, the employer is invested and far more likely to engage seriously with the sponsorship question.
Document your specialized healthcare domain experience
General project management experience matters less than domain depth in healthcare settings. Experience with EHR implementations, clinical workflow redesigns, or regulatory compliance projects signals the specialized knowledge USCIS looks for in a specialty occupation determination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does healthcare project manager qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the petition needs to be built carefully. USCIS expects the role to require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, not just any degree. Healthcare administration, health informatics, public health, or nursing degrees typically satisfy this requirement. General management degrees without healthcare coursework can draw a Request for Evidence, so your employer's attorney should document the field-specific degree requirement clearly in the petition.
Which visa types are realistic for a healthcare project manager seeking sponsorship?
The H-1B visa is the most common path and requires employer sponsorship plus lottery selection. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify for TN visa status under the management consultant or other applicable category, bypassing the lottery entirely. O-1A is an option if you have documented achievements such as published research, industry awards, or a leadership role in a major healthcare system. Each path has different requirements, timelines, and costs for the sponsoring employer.
What degree do I need for a sponsored healthcare project manager role?
Most sponsoring employers require at least a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, health informatics, or business administration with a healthcare concentration. Some roles accept a clinical background paired with project management experience in lieu of a direct degree match. An advanced degree such as an MHA or MPH strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation argument in an H-1B petition.
How do I find healthcare project manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find healthcare project manager roles where employers have already indicated they sponsor visas, so you're not applying blind and discovering the sponsorship limitation after two interviews. Filter by role type and visa category to narrow to relevant openings. Large health systems and government-affiliated hospitals are the most consistent sponsors and worth prioritizing in your search.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as a healthcare project manager?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition and a new Labor Condition Application. The role and degree requirements must still satisfy the specialty occupation standard, so document the field-specific requirement carefully with each new employer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Healthcare Project Manager 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.