Advanced Practice Clinician

Job Details

We are seeking a compassionate, dynamic, and experienced Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) (e.g., CNM preferred, WHNP, PA-C) to manage clinical operations and contribute oversight for our Centering Pregnancy Program. This position is responsible for providing direct prenatal care in group and ambulatory settings, co-managing program operations, and collaborating amongst Center staff to advance innovative, equitable models of maternal care.
The APC works closely with Centering program and department leadership, clinical teams, and hospital-based doulas to ensure integrated, high-quality, and culturally responsive prenatal care. This is a full-time, grant-funded position dedicated to improving birth outcomes and patient experience through coordinated and empowering care delivery.
Location:
• Outpatient setting with frequent group facilitation and ambulatory care models.
• Evening or weekends negotiable.
• Periodic travel and support for professional development opportunities, Centering-related training and/or grant-related meetings.

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Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver direct prenatal care using the Centering Pregnancy group model in accordance with clinical guidelines and program standards and other ambulatory settings.
• Act as a clinical mentor and resource for other providers and staff in the program and department.
• Serve as the primary liaison between department leadership and clinical teams to align program strategy, resource needs, and outcomes.
• Work directly with Center grant manager to achieve grant metrics and reporting
• Oversee the Doula Support Program.
Qualifications:
• Education: Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - preferred, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted license to practice as an APC in PA
• Experience:
o Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience in obstetrics, with experience in ambulatory care
o Experience with Centering Pregnancy or group prenatal care is strongly preferred.
o Experience working with doulas or community-based birth support programs is a plus.
o Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Skills:
o Excellent communication, facilitation, and team leadership skills.
o Cultural humility and demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice and health equity.
o Strong organizational and data-informed decision-making abilities.
Additional Information:
• This is a full-time, grant-funded position.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership in maternal health equity initiatives.

Job Description

Why Join Us?

Join a forward-thinking team delivering transformational prenatal care that strengthens community, centers patient voice, and improves outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to lead both clinical innovation and birth justice efforts through integrated care models.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.