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# Pod Leader at Nest Health

- **Company:** Nest Health
- **Location:** New Orleans, LA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/nest-health/8e4815e4-8cbc-453e-9bc0-f31eb917b81c

## Job description

Who is Nest Health?

As the first value-based care provider built for families, Nest is on a mission to make comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care radically accessible to America’s highest risk families. Founded in 2022 by Former Secretary of Health of Louisiana and practicing OB-GYN, Dr. Rebekah Gee, and Rebecca Kavoussi, Nest is the first-of-its-kind family-based, in-home, and virtual care model; this includes primary adult and pediatric care, mental health and nutrition support, vaccinations and labs, same-and-next-day acute visits, chronic condition and transitions of care management, social services and navigation, and more. Nest’s innovative model has resulted in partnerships, unlocking care for thousands of families across our markets. Nest’s early success has led to national traction across states and payers, laying the groundwork for future expansion to families across the United States.

What does it mean to be a part of a startup?

Working at a healthcare startup can be a unique experience with a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that can involve varied workloads, quick changes, and high expectations. Taking a position at a Healthcare startup allows for the opportunity to be high impact in disrupting the US healthcare system. You will have the chance to be creative, solution oriented, and have your voice heard! You will need to be flexible, accountable, and self-sufficient, and you might take on multiple roles. Here are some things you can expect:

- Role Breadth- Your role may be less defined than in other settings, with the need to wear multiple hats & juggle various responsibilities
- Learning opportunities- you will have the opportunity, at times, to function outside of your standard position and learn about new roles & areas
- Fast Paced- Startups often must move faster than traditional large companies. This means you may be asked to cope with or advise on quick changes regarding systems or processes
- Autonomy- You will need to be highly autonomous, as there is less structure and learning and development than at large orgs. This requires you to be able to learn asynchronously, as well as raise your hand when help is needed, or gaps are identified
- Collaboration- With so many opportunities to build processes and improve how we deliver care to our patients, we rely heavily on one-another to communicate changes effectively to ensure seamless support across functions. This often requires this individual to give and receive feedback frequently and communicate challenges or opportunities effectively.

What is the purpose of this role?

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.

What will you do?

- 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.

What do you bring to the Nest?

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

What is required (travel & physical requirements)?

- Primarily in-person role to provide team supervision and patient care
- Occasional virtual and in person care delivery, 10-12 hours per week
- Occasional travel to HQ or other markets for training or collaboration
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Nest understands that job requirements sometimes exclude people who identify with historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. Even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed, or if you achieved these requirements through unconventional channels, we encourage you to apply.

What does Nest bring to the table?

We are reimagining what a supportive workplace looks like, from the inside out. To ensure every team member feels values, we provide competitive compensation packages that reflect your skills and contributions. on top of this, we offer an all-of-you, inclusive approach to 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

Why choose Nest Health?

Nest and its leaders have won multiple awards including Rock Health's Next-Gen Pediatric innovations, New York Times Top Five Who Spread Hope, New Orleans City Business Power 50, and CB Insights Digital 150. Additionally, Nest has become a prominent thought and brand leader garnering national attention from outlets such as 60 Minutes, Business Insider, NYTimes, Fierce Healthcare, Axios , and others. More recently, they were recognized on Inc.'s Female Founder 500 List for 2025.

Learn more about us at https://www.nesthealth.com/.

To learn more about the Nest care model, watch this video https://vimeo.com/1047243839/57d34954e5?share=copy, by the award- winning HBO Katrina Babies filmmaker Edward Buckles, JR.

Nest Health celebrates the diversity of our patient population and seeks diversity on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.

## About Nest Health

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Nest Health is a whole-family healthcare practice delivering in-home and virtual primary care, mental health support, and urgent care to Medicaid families at no additional cost.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Dr. Rebekah Gee, MD, MPH, FACOG and Rebecca Kavoussi

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Healthcare (Value-Based Primary Care, Medicaid)
- **Target customers**: B2C (Medicaid families in Louisiana and Arizona); B2B (Medicaid Managed Care Organizations as partners)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We help families, children and communities thrive by making comprehensive healthcare radically accessible.” [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **Whole-Family Primary Care**: In-home and virtual visits for every family member (infants through adults) covering medical, behavioral health, and social support. Includes evening/weekend appointments and same/next-day availability.
- **24/7 Family Care Line**: On-call advice for fevers, earaches, and urgent concerns, available day and night.
- **Mental Health Support**: Integrated behavioral health services for the entire family.
- **Pediatrics & Urgent Care**: Comprehensive care including back-to-school check-ups, sports physicals, vaccines, and work forms.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised: **$41.9M** (Seed: $15M + $4M extension; Series A: $22.5M) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/nest-health)
- **Notable Investors**: 8VC, Blue Venture Fund, Socium Ventures, SpringTide, Impact America Fund, Hopelab, Amboy Street Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Health 2047, Ochsner Ventures, Gaingels, MVP, University Growth Fund, Luminary Impact Fund [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Named **#10 in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025** (Healthcare category). [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)
  - Co-founders named to **Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List**. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)
  - Expanded into **Arizona** (July 2025) via partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice, serving 18,000+ Medicaid members. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)
  - Partnered with **AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana** (Dec 2024) to serve 7,500 members. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)
  - Currently serving families in Louisiana and Arizona with plans for further geographic expansion. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Household-level care model**: Unlike traditional healthcare that treats individuals in fragmented appointments, Nest treats the entire family in a single visit, removing barriers like time off work, childcare, and transportation.
- **Value-based care for Medicaid**: Focused on underserved communities where nearly half of children and postpartum women miss recommended care. All services are at **no additional cost** to families covered by participating Medicaid plans.
- **Founder expertise**: CEO Dr. Rebekah Gee is a practicing OB-GYN, mother of five, and former Louisiana Secretary of Health — giving deep policy and clinical insight into the Medicaid system.
- **24/7 access**: A dedicated family care line provides round-the-clock advice, reducing ER visits and improving outcomes.
- **Integrated team**: Each family is supported by a local team of nurse practitioners, doctors, therapists, and family advocates.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic expansion**: Scaling into under-resourced communities with high Medicaid populations, with current footprint in Louisiana and Arizona.
- **Enhanced clinical services**: Expanding substance use disorder treatment, chronic disease management, and behavioral health pathways. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)
- **Value-based care partnerships**: Deepening relationships with Medicaid managed care organizations to drive adoption and improve outcomes.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose-driven mission**: Employees help heal generational trauma by redefining healthcare access for families who face the greatest barriers to care. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/clinicians)
- **Collaborative culture**: Work alongside nurse practitioners, family advocates, medical directors, clinical social workers, and specialists in a supportive, non-hierarchical environment. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/clinicians)
- **Work-life balance**: Flexible scheduling, a Float Pool to cover time off, streamlined administrative tasks, and access to UpToDate for clinical decision support. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/clinicians)
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Employer-sponsored health, dental, vision; virtual urgent care for employees and their families (including pets); behavioral health support through Lyric; parental leave; 401k; tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year; credentialing stipend; CME credits; and reimbursement for work-related travel. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/clinicians)
- **Onboarding**: Four-week schedule combining virtual, in-person, and field training to ensure readiness. [nesthealth.com](https://www.nesthealth.com/clinicians)
- **Work model**: Hybrid/field-based (in-home visits + virtual care); requires local presence in Louisiana or Arizona.

## Sources
1. [nesthealth.com - Homepage](https://www.nesthealth.com/)
2. [nesthealth.com - About Page](https://www.nesthealth.com/about)
3. [nesthealth.com - Careers Page](https://www.nesthealth.com/careers)
4. [nesthealth.com - Clinicians Page](https://www.nesthealth.com/clinicians)
5. [cbinsights.com - Nest Health Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/nest-health)

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