Advanced Practice Provider

At Steadfast Health we’re a on a mission to deliver hope, healing, and long-term health to those experiencing substance use disorder, through best-in-class addiction treatment and an unwavering belief that lasting recovery comes from partnering with our patients as respected equals in their care journey.  We’re a passionate team striving to raise the standard of compassionate care for our patients, and we know that to do that, we must care for our people first. We’d love to meet you and tell you about what we’re building! 

Role

We are seeking a mission-driven Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our founding Nashville team, enabling Steadfast Health to deliver comprehensive, non-punitive, whole-person SUD care to our diverse patient population. At Steadfast Health, we believe that clinicians shouldn't have to choose between patient-centered work and their own mental and financial wellbeing. That's why we're doing things differently, through an integrated, evidence-based model that deeply supports both patients and clinicians. For our clinicians, that means compassionate and expert clinical support, competitive compensation, panel sizes that prioritize quality over quantity and preserve time for recovery, generous and flexible time off policies, and financial investment in your ongoing professional development.  

Responsibilities 

• Diagnose and manage SUDs and associated comorbidities, embodying the Steadfast patient-first ethos.
• Collaborate with all clinic-level team members to formulate and execute patient care plans, including Medical Assistants, Peer Recovery Specialists, and Therapists.  
• Provide expert compassion and patient-centered advocacy through the application of Motivational Interviewing principles.
• Practice up-to-date, life-saving, cutting-edge SUD therapies with close guidance, oversight and mentorship from specialty-trained addiction experts.
• Pioneer novel ways of improving access and overall care for disadvantaged, marginalized populations.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care by creating a warm and welcoming environment, fostering trust and strong relationships with patients and communities. 
• Demonstrate flexibility and a proactive attitude in adapting to diverse patient needs and situations.
• Continuously seek out new knowledge and stay informed on new medical advancements, maintaining a lifelong learning mindset to deliver the best care possible.

Some of the Benefits  

• Medical, dental and vision coverage 
• Flexible time off with generous PTO, floating holidays, and paid volunteer days 
• CEU reimbursement & ongoing paid training 
• 401K Match 
• Employee assistance program
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance 
• A long-term commitment to sustainable panel sizes, protected downtime, and clinical representation on the leadership team 
• An opportunity to get in at the ground level and shape how we grow!

Qualifications  

• NP (FNP, AGNP, PMHNP preferred) or PA-C (Internal, Family, Emergency Medicine experience preferred), licensed in the state of Tennessee.
• Comprehensive medical and/or psychiatric evaluation and management experience in substance use disorder treatment, preferably in an outpatient setting. 
• Strong knowledge of SUD diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities. 
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse staff, patients, and community members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible, can-do mentality, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. 
• Passionate about Steadfast Health’s mission to provide low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reductionist SUD care. 

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during patient care, consultations, and administrative tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate medical instruments, computers, keyboards, and other standard clinic equipment.
• Ability to hear and respond to patient needs, staff communications, and audible clinical alerts, with or without assistive devices.
• Visual acuity sufficient to assess patient condition, read medical charts, review test results, and operate clinical equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and team members, both in person and through electronic/telephone systems.
• Occasional lifting, positioning, or moving of patients and/or medical equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to navigate and move within clinic spaces, including exam rooms, offices, and common areas.
• Ability to respond promptly to emergency situations, which may require rapid mobility and physical intervention in support of patient safety.

Investors & Partners  

Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) and launched out of Triple Aim Partners. Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front-line focused company cultures that enable high-quality patient care.