Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Steadfast Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off (29 days)

Job summary

Steadfast Health in Nashville, TN seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to practice at the top of their license in an evidence-based addiction medicine model. Roles include inpatient SUD consults and outpatient clinic care with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include TN licensure, 2+ years of clinical experience, and experience in SUD treatment. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary in the Nashville market.

Qualifications

• NP (FNP, AGNP, PMHNP preferred) or PA-C with experience.
• Licensed in the state of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage substance use disorders and comorbidities.
• Provide patient-centered advocacy and Motivational Interviewing.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and implement care.
• Support continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and outpatient clinics for seamless transitions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in addiction medicine and best practices.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Independent practice

Education

NP or PA license (Tennessee)

Job description

Steadfast Health was founded to establish a new standard of substance use disorder (SUD) care. Recognizing that traditional treatment methods often fall short of reaching patients when they're most in need, Steadfast is relentlessly focused on making low-barrier, high-quality care accessible to all.

We know that the journey to recovery is unique for every individual, and our patient-centered approach ensures we meet patients where they are, providing evidence-based therapies with unwavering support in a compassionate environment that fosters healing and growth. We are on a mission to deliver hope, healing, and long-term health through best-in-class addiction treatment and an unwavering belief that lasting recovery comes from partnering with our patients as respected equals in their care journey.

We're a passionate team striving to raise the standard of compassionate care for our patients, and we know that to do that, we must care for our people first. We'd love to meet you and tell you about what we're building.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to practice at the top of their license in a supportive, evidence-based addiction medicine model.

This position may be based in either of our two Nashville care settings, depending on organizational need and your experience and interest:

• Inpatient SUD Consults — providing an addiction medicine consult service within our hospital partner settings, serving as a primary point of contact for hospital providers and filling a critical gap in SUD care.
• Outpatient Clinic — managing a patient panel in our Nashville clinic, delivering longitudinal, relationship-based care alongside a full interdisciplinary team.

If you have a strong preference for one setting, tell us in your application. We're glad to talk through both.

Why Steadfast?

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, plus 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• 29 days off a year to start (PTO, floating holidays, paid volunteer days), increasing on your anniversary — plus 4 Re-Fuel Days annually for mental health, rest, or CEU activities
• $2,000 annual CEU stipend and ongoing paid training
• Free, confidential EAP access to therapy, legal, financial, and wellness resources
• Protected time built into your day for recharging, clinical supervision, huddles, care planning, and admin work
• MA/LPN and Peer Recovery Specialist support, collaborative care model with physician backup, and manageable panel sizes so you can practice at the top of your license
• Extra perks: SoFi student loan interest rate discount, Rightway Health Concierge, a year of free pet telehealth through Pawp, and Perkspot discount marketplace
• Soulside AI documentation support — because your energy belongs with patients, not paperwork
• We believe lived experience with recovery is a strength, not a barrier — many of our team bring personal or family experience with addiction and recovery, and we welcome candidates in recovery to apply
• Ground-floor opportunity to help shape how we grow

Responsibilities

In either setting, you will:

• Diagnose and manage substance use disorders and associated comorbidities, embodying the Steadfast patient-first ethos.
• Provide expert compassion and patient-centered advocacy through the application of Motivational Interviewing principles.
• Practice up-to-date, life-saving, cutting-edge SUD therapies with close guidance, oversight, and mentorship from specialty-trained addiction experts.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members — including Medical Assistants, Peer Recovery Specialists, Therapists, and physicians — to formulate and execute patient care plans.
• Support continuity of care across settings and into community resources, reducing barriers to long-term recovery.
• Demonstrate flexibility and proactive problem-solving in adapting to diverse patient needs and situations.
• Continuously seek out new knowledge and stay informed on advancements in addiction medicine, maintaining a lifelong learning mindset.
• Provide occasional cross-coverage for colleagues in the other care setting as needed, ensuring seamless patient care and team support.

If you join our inpatient consult team, you will also:

• Conduct inpatient consultations for patients with substance use disorders and related comorbidities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for hospital providers, delivering timely consultations, treatment recommendations, and mission-driven support to patients.
• Work closely with attending physicians, hospitalists, nursing staff, and case managers to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Ensure smooth handoffs to Steadfast Health outpatient clinics and community resources.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with hospital staff, contributing to an integrated, collaborative model of care within the hospital system.

If you join our outpatient clinic team, you will also:

• Manage a full patient panel, delivering longitudinal care with minimal ramp-up time.
• Create a warm and welcoming clinic environment, fostering trust and strong relationships with patients and the surrounding community.
• Pioneer novel ways of improving access and overall care for disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
• Respond calmly and effectively to urgent or crisis situations in the clinic.

Background

• NP (FNP, AGNP, PMHNP preferred) or PA-C (Internal, Family, Emergency, or Hospital Medicine experience preferred), licensed in the state of Tennessee.
• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical experience as a provider. Outpatient experience is preferred for our clinic-based role; hospital-based experience is preferred for our consult role.
• Comprehensive medical and/or psychiatric evaluation and management experience in substance use disorder treatment.
• Strong knowledge of SUD diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, whether managing a full patient panel or navigating hospital systems, workflows, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse staff, patients, and community members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible, can-do mentality, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Passionate about Steadfast Health's mission to provide low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reductionist SUD care.

Schedule

This role follows the anticipated schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:30a–5:00p CST. Please note that this schedule may evolve based on organizational needs, and flexibility may be required as Steadfast Health continues to grow.

Location

Nashville, TN. Our outpatient clinic is located at 1900 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 37203. Inpatient consult work takes place within our Nashville-area hospital partner settings.

Compensation

This is a full-time, W2 position offering a salary of $130,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience, with a 5% monthly performance-based bonus and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while conducting patient visits, charting, and collaborating with the team.
• Ability to move throughout a clinic or hospital unit, including frequent walking and standing, to interact with patients, team members, and equipment.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to operate standard clinical and office equipment, perform examinations and medical procedures, and complete electronic documentation.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess patient conditions, read medical records, and respond to clinical situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and clinical staff — both verbally and in writing, in person and over the phone — including during emotionally charged or crisis situations.
• Capacity to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds (such as medical supplies, patient records, or small equipment).
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to urgent or emergency situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, variable care environment while maintaining a patient-centered focus.

Investors & Partners

Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) and launched out of Triple Aim Partners. Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front-line focused company cultures that enable high-quality patient care.