Rural Primary Care Fellowship for Advanced Practice Clinicians

Elderberry Health • Ashland City, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Elderberry Health is a Tennessee-based primary care provider organization caring for all ages patients. We practice full-scope primary care in an outpatient setting. This one-year postgraduate fellowship is designed for new-graduate Advanced Practice Clinicians. NP and PA programs prepare graduates well academically, but the transition to independent practice is challenging — especially in rural primary care, where patients are complex and clinical autonomy expectations arrive quickly. We built this fellowship to close that gap. Fellows spend a structured year embedded in our practice, working alongside experienced clinicians, building a graduated patient panel under direct mentorship, and developing real competency in a broad range of conditions.

Requirements

• Recent graduates of accredited NP (FNP, AGPCNP, AGNP) or PA programs
• Tennessee licensure or eligibility by start date
• Genuine interest in primary care for rural communities
• Coachable, curious, and ready to work in a rural community settings

Nice To Haves

• No prior clinical experience is required

Responsibilities

• Carry a graduated patient panel, starting at reduced volume and ramping toward independent practice over 12 months
• Practice alongside a dedicated supervising clinician with daily case review
• Attend periodic didactic sessions covering chronic disease management, geriatrics, behavioral health, common procedures, and rural practice patterns
• Complete defined clinical competencies across our care settings
• Receive structured monthly feedback with formal evaluations at months 4, 8, and 12

Benefits

• Annual stipend/salary
• Opportunity to participate in employer sponsored benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• CME stipend and licensure / certification reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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