Lead Training Specialist - Physicians Group - Healthcare

Esse Health•St. Louis, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100 physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. They are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions, emphasizing medicine as a calling. Esse Health is seeking a Lead Training Specialist to be based out of their Central Office/HUB in Town & Country. This full-time role involves managing centralized training materials, tracking training completion, and leading a train-the-trainer program to address office-specific needs. The specialist will ensure all staff, clinical and non-clinical, receive consistent, compliant, and high-quality training aligned with healthcare regulations, organizational policies, and patient care standards. The position reports to the VP of Human Resources and requires travel to all Esse Health locations in the greater St. Louis area, Shiloh, IL, and Swansea, IL.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience administering and managing a companywide LMS system and programs.
Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, curriculum design, training delivery, and evaluation methodologies.
Effective coaching and leadership development capabilities.
Proven ability to build partnerships and facilitate presentations and training.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and digital content development tools.
Reliable transportation, clean driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance.
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare education, Human Resources, or public-health related field
ADDIE learning model Certification
Experience in a Leadership role

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain centralized training materials for the organization, ensuring materials are regularly reviewed and updated, and accessible to all departments and locations.
Conduct training needs assessments with office leadership and clinical teams and customize training modules based on these results.
Schedule and facilitate virtual or in-person training sessions for new employees and ongoing education for existing staff.
Implement and manage systems (e.g., LMS or internal dashboards) to monitor training completion for onboarding, annual competencies, and role-specific education.
Manage onboarding sessions for new office-level trainers.
Design and deliver a structured curriculum to equip them with the tools and knowledge to deliver effective training.
Provide continuing feedback and coaching to trainers on delivery technique and content accuracy.
Participate in cross-functional meetings with other Esse departments, to identify additional training opportunities or ways to improve training effectiveness.
Stay current on healthcare regulations and best practices to keep trainings updated, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Human Resources.