Rural Primary Care Fellowship for Advanced Practice Clinicians

Elderberry Health; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

CME stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Employer-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Elderberry Health in Ashland City, TN, offers a Rural Primary Care Fellowship for new-graduate NP and PA clinicians. The one-year program provides structured mentorship, a graduated patient panel, and dedicated supervision aimed at developing independent practice skills in a rural setting.

Fellows participate in didactic sessions on chronic disease management, geriatrics, behavioral health, and common procedures, with monthly feedback and formal evaluations at key milestones.

Qualifications

• 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 setting
• No prior clinical experience required

Responsibilities

• 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

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