Lower Lights Health

Advanced Practice Provider (Psychiatric)

Lower Lights Health  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Northland - Columbus, OH 43231 Education Level Graduate Degree Job Category Health Care

Exciting things are happening at Lower Lights Christian Health! We’re expanding our mission to serve the community with the opening of our new Northland site. As we get ready for our grand opening January of 2026, we’re looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our growing team and make a lasting impact.

We are seeking a dedicated and mission-aligned Advanced Practice Provider to join our integrated care team. The Advanced Practice Provider will provide high-quality, age-appropriate, and specialty-specific care to LLCHC outpatients in coordination with a collaborating physician. The APP will practice within their scope of licensure, certification, and education, and will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care in alignment with LLCHC’s faith-based mission.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader and clinician who thrives in a community health setting, is committed to serving diverse populations, and is passionate about eliminating health disparities through accessible care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care to individuals and families of all ages.
  • Manage clinical schedules efficiently while maintaining patient access and continuity of care.
  • Utilize evidence-based guidelines to support diagnostic and treatment decisions.
  • Document care in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner within the EHR (Epic experience preferred).
  • Serve as a clinical leader in your care team and actively participate in team-based care delivery.
  • Support the implementation of clinical initiatives that improve patient outcomes and health equity.
  • Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to a culture of excellence and accountability.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Student loan forgiveness opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to various consultants
  • 3% match toward retirement fund
  • And more!

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Primarily clinic-based; may include occasional community outreach or telehealth.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, bend, stoop, and move intermittently throughout the day.
  • May require occasional evening or weekend hours based on patient needs.
  • Medical care will be of the highest quality and will be monitored by peer review and continuous quality improvement.



Qualifications



Required Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
  • Board certification in the relevant specialty
  • 2+ years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with telemedicine services
  • Current and unrestricted state license to practice as an NP or PA
  • National certification from recognized certifying bodies (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)
  • Current BLS certification (ACLS and PALS preferred).
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse, underserved, or vulnerable populations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented approach.

Preferred

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a community health center or similar primary care setting.
  • Familiarity with EPIC or other EHR systems.
  • Bilingual (Spanish, Somali, or Arabic) is a plus.
Lower Lights Health

About Lower Lights Health

Lower Lights Health is a faith-based, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit community health center that exists to minister the love of Christ as a full service medical home, focused on quality whole person wellness.

A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), LLH’s vision is to transform the overall health of Central Ohio, serving one individual and family at a time. All services – Primary Care, Women's Health/OB, Specialty Care, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Dental, Vision, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Specialty Pharmacy, and for those who wish, Spiritual Care -- are available to all who need it regardless of the ability to pay. Because we believe that we are made up of three parts – body, mind, and soul – we also offer spiritual care for those who desire it.

LLH opened in 2002 in response to a need for access to affordable health care in Franklinton, and out of God’s calling given as a teenager to Dr. Dana Vallangeon. Driven by our core values, LLCHC continues to meet the ever-growing needs of under served communities. Today, the practice maintains seven locations, employs 170 medical professionals and staff, and cares for 15,000 patients across Central Ohio each year.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Year Founded
2002
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