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Regional Operations Director roles qualify for H-1B visa and L-1A visa sponsorship when the position requires managing multi-site operations at the executive or managerial level. L-1A is particularly strong for this title, given its explicit intracompany manager and executive criteria. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Posting Date
06/19/2026
15271 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, California, 92618-3146, United States of America
The Role You'd Play:
We are seeking an inspiring and motivated leader who will lead approximately 10-12 dialysis centers throughout the greater San Diego market, 200 teammates and provide oversight of operations with complete accountability for approximately $30-$50MM P&L. As a Regional Operations Director (ROD), you'll provide strategic and tactical leadership, counsel, and direction to the field management of those assigned facilities to ensure safe, efficient, therapeutic and ethical patient care.
Additionally, this position identifies and develops strategic growth opportunities, monitors division performance, and works closely with Divisional Vice President or SVP to develop competitive strategies in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values. Position has budget and P&L accountability. This position is a key member of DaVita’s field management team.
Some specific examples include:
- Create a team powerhouse. You'll have approximately 10-12 direct reports you will inspire to join you in the quest to ensure quality and compliant patient care.
- Address top growth priorities, patient census and lead successful operational conversions on acquisitions.
- You will be measured on key metrics and outcomes you are able to drive from the book of business you inherit.
- Develop and execute strategic operating plans and goals for assigned division facilities.
- Meet labor budget.
- Review, analyze, and address gaps in service excellence, policies, and/or procedures proactively; identify issues and implement solutions.
- Manage financial and revenue growth, operations, and labor management, contract management, and clinical outcomes within the assigned division facilities.
- Maintain awareness and knowledge of competition; proactively assess related SWOT (division strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
- Lead a growing, socially responsible business that strives to be the role model for American Healthcare.
- Work at a place that gives back to the community.
- Work at a company that honors and rewards teammate for living DaVita's 7 core values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun.
- Thrive in a company that will challenge you to "Get Stuff Done" and reward you with incentives the right way - top performers earn more.
- Work directly with FAs in clinics to identify and address employee and patient concerns to drive towards Regional goals and standards.
Our most meaningful resource is your passion and vision
If you can see fresh approaches, envision bigger goals to move us ahead and are dedicated to building up those around you... you’ll have our attention! We approach everyday operations with a sharp eye for how to stay on the cutting edge. What we want is sharp executive minds to keep us growing. Our diverse staff hails from a variety of backgrounds, all bringing their valuable perspectives and skills. Here, supporting teammates and their sense of belonging and offering all teammates the opportunity to grow and learn is a priority.
We are looking for a candidate that has demonstrated success in the following areas:
- Leadership for a multi-site operational business
- Experience leading a unified team
- Experience identifying and committed to growth in your territory
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
- Available for moderate travel (25%-50% overnight)
- Philosophies that align with our core values
- Demonstrated understanding of what makes the businesses successful, and able to balance that with patient and teammate satisfaction
- And, a little bit of competitive spirit never hurts
Our investment in you
Our new teammates receive comprehensive training on how DaVita’s dialysis clinics and hospital partnerships operate. You’ll also receive opportunities to partner alongside innovative, compassionate and driven leads as well as access to a comprehensive total rewards package.
Are you ready to transform health care with us?
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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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 $130,000.00 - $185,000.00/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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Lead with L-1A eligibility if you're transferring internally
The L-1A visa is designed for managers and executives transferring within a multinational company. Regional Operations Directors often meet the criteria directly, making this a faster and more reliable path than H-1B for internal transfers.
Document your supervisory scope carefully
Visa officers scrutinize whether the role involves genuine managerial authority. Prepare an org chart showing direct reports, budget responsibility, and cross-functional oversight across regions to demonstrate your position qualifies as a true management role.
Confirm the employer has sponsored at H-1B specialty occupation level before
H-1B sponsorship for operations leadership is approvable but requires proving the role demands a specific bachelor's degree. Prior USCIS approval for similar titles at the same company significantly strengthens your petition's chances of success.
Align your degree field to the operational function
Operations management, supply chain, business administration, or industrial engineering degrees support this role's specialty occupation classification. A general business degree may require additional documentation tying coursework directly to the specific operational duties involved.
Request a detailed offer letter covering managerial responsibilities
A vague offer letter weakens a visa petition. The letter should explicitly list the regions you oversee, the number of direct and indirect reports, and the strategic decision-making authority the role carries for USCIS review.
Use Migrate Mate to target employers with a sponsorship track record
Not every employer advertising this title has experience sponsoring visas at the director level. Browsing Migrate Mate filters jobs to companies that have sponsored before, reducing the risk of wasted applications with employers unfamiliar with the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Regional Operations Director role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the petition needs to demonstrate that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree in a related field, meeting the H-1B visa specialty occupation standard. USCIS has approved operations director roles under fields including business administration, supply chain management, and industrial engineering. Vague job descriptions that don't tie duties to a specific discipline are the most common reason for requests for evidence in this category.
Is the L-1A a better option than H-1B for this role?
For candidates already employed abroad by a multinational company, L-1A is often the stronger path. It's designed explicitly for managers and executives transferring to a U.S. office, doesn't require proving specialty occupation, and bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. The key requirement is that you must have worked for the same employer abroad for at least one continuous year within the past three years.
What degree does a Regional Operations Director typically need for visa sponsorship?
Most successful H-1B petitions for this role cite a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, or industrial engineering. The degree field must plausibly connect to the specific duties of the role. If your degree is in an unrelated field, extensive specialized experience and a strong employer support letter become critical to the petition's success.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor a visa for this role?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find Regional Operations Director positions with employers that have a verified sponsorship history. Many companies will post director-level roles without intending to sponsor, particularly for candidates without existing U.S. work authorization. Filtering for sponsorship-confirmed listings upfront avoids late-stage conversations where the employer declines after weeks of interviews.
Does managing remote or international teams affect my visa petition for this role?
It can work in your favor. USCIS evaluates whether a role involves genuine managerial authority, and documented oversight of multiple regional teams strengthens that case. However, if most of your team is outside the U.S., the officer may question whether the role warrants a U.S.-based position. An org chart showing U.S.-based direct reports alongside your international scope addresses this concern directly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regional 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.