Pod Leader

Nest Health • New Orleans, LA

14h

About The Position

As a key member of the market leadership team, the Pod Leader is responsible for clinical leadership and provider team management in the market. This role combines direct patient care with people management and quality oversight responsibilities. Th Pod Leader builds and motivates a high-performing team of advanced practice providers, ensuring Nest's ambitious goals for population health, quality, patient experience, and value-based performance are met. The Pod Leader will coach and oversee performance of advanced practice providers in the market, working closely with the Market or Regional Medical Director and the VP/General Manager. This person will supervise, coach, and develop APPs delivering in-home and virtual care to pediatric and adult patients. In addition to their leadership duties, the Pod Leader will provide direct care via telehealth. They will foster a collaborative, accountable, and compassionate culture across the market's interdisciplinary team and serve as a key voice in advancing Nest's family- centered model of care and driving improved out comes for Nest patient families and payer partners.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License in Louisiana with national board certification (FNP, PNP, or similar)
• Active DEA registration or eligible to apply
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience (5+ preferred), ideally in family medicine, primary care, or home-based care
• At least 1 year of formal or informal leadership experience (e.g., lead APP, precepting, mentoring, team supervision)
• Passion for mission-driven work and improving healthcare for underserved communities, especially Medicaid families
• Ability to manage both clinical and administrative duties effectively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with autonomy and adaptability
• Reliable transportation and willingness to complete in-home visits
• Commitment to promoting preventative care, including vaccines

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a value-based or population health model is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical leader and people manager a group of advanced practice providers, overseeing performance, engagement, and clinical quality.
• Work with the Medical Director to ensure clinical accuracy, identify and support clinical training.
• Collaborate with the market VP/General Manager and Health Services Director as part of the leadership triad and other Pod Leaders on market workflows, quality improvement initiatives, and to drive outcomes
• Train new APPs, validating required skills and facility with Nest tools and workflows
• Conduct clinical supervision and oversight, including ride-alongs, chart reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Provide coaching and development support for APPs, fostering clinical excellence and a strong team culture.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and value-based care metrics.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinates, high-quality care across disciplines.
• Provide a small volume of direct patient care (virtual and in-home) to pediatric and adult patients in addition to supporting unexpected or prolonged APP absences when necessary.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, payers, and referring providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, team tools, and care delivery processes.
• Use Nest Health's electronic health record and care coordination tools for documentation, tracking, and communication.

Benefits

• Family- centric health support with access to Lyric's comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry for you and your entire family, including virtual veterinary care for your pets
• Company supported Parental Leave for both primary/non-primary care givers with options for a tiered return to work, and eligibility to receive additional hours PTO for Prenatal Care and Backup Childcare
• Receive reimbursement for work-related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs, for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilities
• Opportunity to receive up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional development by covering a portion of costs relating to fees, course materials, or other related expenses
• Receive employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits to provide financial support in the event of illness or injury that precents you from working
• Enrollment in 401(k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest to help save for your future with flexible contribution options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed