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Rural Primary Care Fellowship for Advanced Practice Clinicians

Elderberry Health

#Nurse Practitioner #Physician Assistant #Geriatrics #Fellowship #Advanced Practice Clinician #Behavioral health #Outpatient care #Primary care

Quick overview

Fellows will manage a graduated patient panel under the direct mentorship of an experienced clinician. They are responsible for completing defined clinical competencies and attending didactic sessions on various primary care topics.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be recent graduates of an accredited NP or PA program and hold or be eligible for Tennessee licensure. A genuine interest in rural primary care and a coachable, curious mindset are required.

postgraduate degreePatient careGeriatricsBehavioral healthClinical documentationClinical competencyPrimary careChronic disease managementCase review

Job description

Rural Primary Care Fellowship A one-year postgraduate fellowship for new-graduate Advanced Practice Clinicians About Elderberry Health 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. Why this fellowship exists 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. What fellows do
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 Who we’re looking for
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 No prior clinical experience is required
Annual stipend/salary
Opportunity to participate in employer sponsored benefits
Malpractice coverage
CME stipend and licensure / certification reimbursement The path to a full-time role Fellows who complete the program and demonstrate clinical readiness may be offered full-time clinical positions at Elderberry Health. Logistics
Duration: 12 months, full-time
Start date: Early Summer 2026
Location: Ashland City, TN
Rolling admissions until the cohort is filled Ashland City Clinic

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