Advanced Practice Provider
Name: Lower Lights
State: OH
City: Columbus
AREA: Urban
Number of Locations: 7
MODEL: FQHC
Year Founded: 2002
Overview
Lower Lights Christian Health Center (LLCHC) is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to transforming the overall health of Central Ohio, one individual at a time. We provide whole-person wellness services to all, regardless of ability to pay. Operating out of seven locations, LLCHC offers comprehensive services including primary care, dental, vision, OB/GYN, telehealth, behavioral health, 340B pharmacy, nutritional assistance programs, and more.
We serve in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant, diverse, and growing city that blends urban energy with a strong sense of community. What we love most is the resilience and warmth of the people we serve, and the way neighborhoods come together to support one another. It’s a place full of potential, where meaningful change is possible and compassion makes a real impact.
Mission & Passions
At Lower Lights Christian Health Center, our missional passion is to provide whole-person, Christ-centered care to all, regardless of their ability to pay. We are driven by a deep commitment to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our community, meeting people where they are and walking with them toward health, hope, and healing.
Mission
Lower Lights Christian Health Center ministers the love of Christ, as a model full service medical home, focused on whole-person wellness, available to all in Central Ohio who need it, regardless of their ability to pay.
Vision
LLCHC transforms the overall health of Central Ohio, serving one individual and family at a time, as the Heart of the Community.
Job Info
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider
Job Description
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.
Qualifications, Skills, Education
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.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
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!
