Community Health Worker, Patient Engagement

Who We Are

Imagine Pediatrics is a tech enabled, pediatrician led medical group reimagining care for children with special health care needs. We deliver 24/7 virtual first and in home medical, behavioral, and social care, working alongside families, providers, and health plans to break down barriers to quality care. We do not replace existing care teams; we enhance them, providing an extra layer of support with compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to children with medical complexity.

The primary location for this role is remote in Knoxville, TN, and will entail frequent travel throughout the area. 

What You’ll Do  

As part of the Patient Engagement Team, this role supports patients in re-engaging with Imagine Pediatrics services, ensuring they receive  appropriate support  by meeting them where they are. The role partners with an interdisciplinary team to address patient needs and enhance  re- engagement  of patients  who were previously enrolled but did not complete onboarding or have not actively  utilized  services, ensuring they are supported in reconnecting with Imagine Pediatrics care. You will:

Serve as a  community-based, patient-facing resource , building relationships with patients and caregivers through direct, in-person re-engagement in assigned geographic areas  

Provide  hands-on support to patients and caregivers , including assisting with  program re-enrollment, onboarding, and mobile app setup and utilization  

Preform telephonic outreach to caregivers of attributed patients to re-engage  children in care, support seamless onboarding, and re-engage those who missed their initial onboarding visit or have not utilized services post-onboarding.     

Educate patients and caregivers on  Imagine Pediatric services and available community resources , ensuring they understand how to access care and support  

Maintain and gather up-to-date knowledge of  local community resources  (e.g., social services, healthcare providers, SDOH supports) and connect families to appropriate services  

Conduct  community events and facility rounding  to engage eligible patients, strengthen relationships, and support ongoing program participation  

Partner with  our Behavioral Health teams  and  local behavioral health providers  to support safe patient discharge planning and ensure seamless connection to community-based resources and ongoing care.  

Partner with  caregivers, families, and facility staff  to identify and address barriers to engagement, and access to care and work with leadership on ensuring workflows exist to enable access to care   

Collaborate closely with the  Patient Engagement Team (Outreach & Enrollment) , including  Outreach Specialists and Registered Nurses , to support patient re-engagement goals  

 Support  non-clinical care coordination efforts in the community , including assisting with:  

Connecting patients to primary care providers  

Facilitating pharmacy access and medication-related needs  

Providing basic discharge and follow-up support  

Addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) needs  

Removing barriers to care and service access  

Support  outreach efforts through outbound engagement calls , as needed, to assist with enrollment, follow-up, and achievement of patient engagement metrics  

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring & How You Qualify   First and foremost , you’re passionate and committed to reimagining pediatric health care and creating a world where every child with complex medical conditions gets the care and support they deserve. You will need:  

3+ years of experience in a healthcare setting (patient-facing hospital or facility role)  

Community Health Worker (CHW) certification preferred

A valid driver’s license and vehicle

A bachelor’s degree 

Ability to travel frequently 

B ilingual (Spanish) preferred

Medical Interpreter Certification preferred

Ability to navigate ambiguity, think critically, take initiative, and stay organized  

Ability to manage multiple tech platforms  

Experience working in a patient-facing hospital or facility role  

Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team

What We Offer (Benefits + Perks)     The role offers an hourly range of $23 - $28 in addition to annual bonus incentive, competitive company benefits package and eligibility to participate in an employee equity purchase program (as applicable). When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors including job-related knowledge, skills and experience. These considerations may cause your compensation to vary.     We provide these additional benefits and perks:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance 

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA; Company-funded HSA

401(k) with 4% match, vested 100% from day one

Employer-paid short and long-term disability 

Life insurance at 1x annual salary 

20 days PTO + 10 Company Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays  

Paid new parent leave

Additional benefits to be detailed in offer 

What We Live By   We’re guided by our five core values:

Our Values:

Children First.  We put the best interests of children above all. We know that the right decision is always the one that creates more safe days at home for the children we serve today and in the future.

Earn Trust.  We listen first, speak second. We build lasting relationships by creating shared understanding and consistently following through on our commitments.

Innovate Today.  We believe that small improvements lead to big impact. We stay curious by asking questions and leveraging new ideas to learn and scale.

Embrace Humanity.  We lead with empathy and authenticity, presuming competence and good intentions. When we stumble, we use the opportunity to grow and understand how we can improve.

One Team, Diverse Perspectives.  We actively seek a range of viewpoints to achieve better outcomes. Even when we see things differently, we stay aligned on our shared mission and support one another to move forward — together.

We Value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging  

We believe that creating a world where every child with complex medical conditions gets the care and support, they deserve requires a diverse team with diverse perspectives. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at Imagine Pediatrics are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.