Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Sandbar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Startup culture with growth potential

Collaborative clinical culture

Job summary

Sandbar Health in Ballston, VA is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) to join a collaborative care team delivering primary care across adult and pediatric patients. You will balance in-person, virtual, and asynchronous care to improve access and patient relationships in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in outpatient medicine, hold NP or PA licensure, and thrive in startup environments with flexible workflows, digital health tools, and

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA with current licensure.
• Active or eligible licensure in DC, MD, and/or VA.
• 2+ years in Family Medicine, Urgent Care, or related outpatient settings.
• Ability to manage both scheduled and same-day care needs.
• Strong clinical judgment and autonomous collaboration within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient communication skills.
• Comfort with digital health tools and virtual care workflows.
• Interest in preventive and value-based care; startup-adjacent mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for adult and pediatric patients.
• Manage same-day, urgent, and low-acuity needs through in-person, virtual, and asynchronous workflows.
• Support preventive care, chronic disease management, and outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in patient triage, care coordination, and medication management.
• Assist with office-based procedures and musculoskeletal evaluations within scope.
• Contribute to after-hours and access coverage as part of a team.
• Leverage digital tools to improve care efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Support population health initiatives and proactive outreach.
• Help shape workflows and patient experience standards in a startup setting.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Autonomous work

Interpersonal communication

Digital health tools

Patient-centered care

Education

Licensed NP & PA credentials

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to serve as a core member of a collaborative, patient-centered care team. APPs will play a critical role in delivering high-access, relationship-driven care through a blend of in-person, virtual, and asynchronous care modalities. APPs will work closely with physicians, behavioral health clinicians, health coaches, and care navigators within a POD-based care structure designed to maximize both patient experience and clinical outcomes.

This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in fast-paced outpatient environments, values strong patient relationships, and is excited about helping build a modern healthcare delivery model from the ground up.

Clinic will be located in Ballston, VA

Core Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services within scope of practice for adult and pediatric patients
• Manage same-day, urgent, and low-acuity care needs through in-person, virtual, and asynchronous workflows
• Support preventive care, chronic disease management, and proactive outreach initiatives
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care team members
• Participate in patient triage, care coordination, medication management, and follow-up care
• Assist with office-based procedures and musculoskeletal evaluations within training and scope
• Contribute to after-hours and access support coverage as part of a collaborative team model
• Leverage digital communication tools and structured intake pathways to improve care efficiency and patient satisfaction
• Support proactive population health initiatives and predictive outreach efforts
• Help shape workflows, clinical operations, and patient experience standards within an innovative startup environment

Clinical Model

The practice utilizes a high-touch, team-based POD model designed around smaller patient panels, rapid access, and integrated care delivery. Each POD supports approximately 500-750 patients and includes physicians, APPs, health coaches/medical assistants, and embedded behavioral health support. The care model emphasizes: Same-day and next-day access Concierge-level communication and responsiveness Preventive and longitudinal care Async-first workflows for low-acuity concerns Technology-enabled operations to reduce administrative burden Collaborative interdisciplinary care delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Active or eligible licensure in Washington, DC, Maryland, and/or Virginia
• 2+ years of experience in Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Concierge Medicine, or related outpatient settings preferred
• Comfort managing both scheduled and same-day care needs
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work autonomously within a collaborative team structure
• Excellent interpersonal and patient communication skills
• Comfort with digital health tools, virtual care, and technology-enabled workflows
• Interest in preventive medicine, value-based care, and innovative care delivery models
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in a fast-growing startup environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help build a next-generation healthcare organization from the ground floor
• Collaborative, mission-driven clinical culture
• Smaller patient panels and increased continuity of care
• Technology-enabled workflows designed to reduce administrative friction
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Potential for professional growth and leadership opportunities as the organization scales

This role offers a unique opportunity for APPs seeking to practice patient-centered, relationship-driven medicine within a modern healthcare platform focused on prevention, access, and exceptional patient experience.