Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate / APP Residency Director

Position Purpose:

This dual role combines direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an outpatient primary care setting with a leadership position overseeing Aviva Health’s Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Residency Program. The clinician provides high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse, rural population, while also dedicating time to the educational development, support, and supervision of APP residents.

Who We Are:

Aviva Health is a dynamic and mission-driven federally qualified health center (FQHC). Committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services, Aviva Health offers a holistic approach to care, addressing patients' medical, behavioral health, dental, and social service needs. As a vital healthcare resource in the community, Aviva Health fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where dedicated healthcare professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families. Join us at Aviva Health and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the community we serve.

Benefits:

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
  
• Full family medical, dental, and vision insurance paid by Aviva
• Retirement matching by company
• Long term disability and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• FTCA Malpractice insurance is fully paid for by company
• Cell phone reimbursement 
• Tuition reimbursement program
• No on-call after hours, weekends, or holidays
• CME hours and reimbursement
• Federal and State loan repayment programs depending on eligibility. 
• Reimbursement of your professional membership dues and licensure renewals
• Work-life balance as a Blue Zones participant

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to underserved populations including low-income, rural, homeless, and otherwise marginalized individuals.
• Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Delivery of care consistent with Aviva Health policies, procedures, and quality standards, emphasizing prevention and health promotion.
• Document encounters in a timely and accurate manner in the electronic health record.
• Respond to medical questions and provide patient education regarding medications, health conditions, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team including medical assistants, nurses, behavioral health, pharmacy, and dental teams.
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and maintain required licensure and certifications.
• Uphold Aviva Health’s mission, vision, and values in all patient and staff interactions.

 

APP Residency Program Director Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and educational leadership for the APP Residency Program, ensuring alignment with program goals, learning objectives, and regulatory standards.
• Supervise clinical work of APP residents during precepted sessions, providing mentorship, real-time feedback, and support.
• Be present and available in the POD/clinical area during precepted time to support resident learning and patient care.
• Offer guidance on patient care, documentation, clinical reasoning, interprofessional collaboration, and professionalism.
• Participate in resident recruitment, orientation, scheduling, and formal evaluations.
• Assist in curriculum development, including input on didactics, specialty rotations, and competency assessments.
• Use diverse teaching strategies such as impromptu case discussions, Q&A, reflective feedback, and evidence-based reasoning.
• Model integrated care and encourage residents' involvement in team-based care, meetings, and collaborative practice.
• Participate in program improvement, quality assurance, and occasional grant or reporting-related activities.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the sta