Physician Assistant
Company: Nest Health
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 role? The Physician Assistant is the primary care provider,
providing whole-family primary, acute, chronic, and pediatric care
to adult and pediatric family members in the home setting. This
role requires relocation to New Orleans. The PA is both a health
practitioner and an educator, delivering care in a culturally
congruent, non-judgmental manner and collaborating closely a
clinical team comprised of physicians, behavioral health
counselors, registered dieticians, and the partnership of a medical
assistant upskilled to help support social services navigation when
conducting care in the homes. What will you do? Manage a panel of
families as the primary care provider to improve whole-family
health through longitudinal primary and preventive care, care
management, and care coordination in the home setting and virtual
care modalities as appropriate (video, phone, SMS) Practice with
the support of a robust interdisciplinary team, including MDs,
LCSWs, RNs, psychiatrists, dieticians, and medical assistants
Utilize Nest Health’s electronic health record and care management
tools to collect data, document member interactions in the field,
organize information, track tasks, and communicate with your team,
members, and community resources Attend daily team huddles and
weekly case conferences to advise on physical health needs and
establish health goals as part of member’s NAP (Nest Action Plan)
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases, prescribe
and reconcile appropriate medications, and educate patients about
their conditions and medications Order, administer, obtain, and
record diagnostic tests Provide information and assistance through
advocacy, navigation support, and education to Nest families on
availability and eligibility of health and social care services.
Participate in outreach efforts to Nest families including
explaining program details to potential families. What do you bring
to the Nest? Completion of Physician Assistant accredited program
and an active, unrestricted license to practice in Louisiana is
required Experience (at least 2 years) providing clinical services
to pediatric (including newborns) and adult patients with both
chronic medical and behavioral health conditions, and interest in
serving underserved, vulnerable populations Demonstrated
proficiency, prior experience, and/or willingness to train in
clinical nursing skills such as blood drawing (venipuncture &
phlebotomy), patient assessments and care plan reinforcement for
common adult and pediatric chronic conditions such as diabetes,
respiratory concerns, hypertension, CHF, depression, etc. Proven
skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for independent
clinical decision-making and problem-solving Available to work a
full-time, five-day work week and participate in rotating call
schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each
month Maintains current CPR certification (BLS) Experience working
as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team preferred
Experience in a startup environment is a plus, but not required
Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with
all the terms of the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy Please note,
this position will involve educating and encouraging vaccination
against COVID-19 What is required (travel & physical requirements)?
Must be willing to relocate to New Orleans, Louisiana This is a
mobile job that will be providing service in family homes Must have
a driver’s license, a car (mileage is reimbursed), auto insurance,
and the ability to drive to the homes of Nest families and carry
portable healthcare supplies Prolonged periods sitting at a desk
and working on a computer Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at
times 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 valued, we provide competitive compensation
packages that reflect your skills and contributions. We offer a
comprehensive suite of benefits such as employer-sponsored health,
dental, and life options, and generous PTO, and 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 Employer sponsored short-term
and long-term disability benefits to provide financial support in
the event of illness or injury that prevents 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, 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.
Keywords: Nest Health, Baton Rouge , Physician Assistant, Healthcare , New Orleans, Louisiana