Who is Nest Health? As the first value-based care provider built for families, Nest is on a mission to make comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care radically accessible to America’s highest risk families. Founded in 2022 by Former Secretary of Health of Louisiana and practicing OB-GYN, Dr. Rebekah Gee, and Rebecca Kavoussi, Nest is the first-of-its-kind family-based, in-home, and virtual care model; this includes primary adult and pediatric care, mental health and nutrition support, vaccinations and labs, same-and-next-day acute visits, chronic condition and transitions of care management, social services and navigation, and more. Nest’s innovative model has resulted in partnerships, unlocking care for thousands of families across our markets. Nest’s early success has led to national traction across states and payers, laying the groundwork for future expansion to families across the United States.

What does it mean to be a part of a startup? Working at a healthcare startup can be a unique experience with a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that can involve varied workloads, quick changes, and high expectations. Taking a position at a Healthcare startup allows for the opportunity to be high impact in disrupting the US healthcare system. You will have the chance to be creative, solution oriented, and have your voice heard! You will need to be flexible, accountable, and self-sufficient, and you might take on multiple roles. Here are some things you can expect:

Role Breadth- Your role may be less defined than in other settings, with the need to wear multiple hats & juggle various responsibilities
Learning opportunities- you will have the opportunity, at times, to function outside of your standard position and learn about new roles & areas
Fast Paced- Startups often must move faster than traditional large companies. This means you may be asked to cope with or advise on quick changes regarding systems or processes
Autonomy- You will need to be highly autonomous, as there is less structure and learning and development than at large orgs. This requires you to be able to learn asynchronously, as well as raise your hand when help is needed, or gaps are identified
Collaboration- With so many opportunities to build processes and improve how we deliver care to our patients, we rely heavily on one-another to communicate changes effectively to ensure seamless support across functions. This often requires this individual to give and receive feedback frequently and communicate challenges or opportunities effectively.

What is the role? Nest Health is seeking a proactive and inquisitive Data Scientist to advance our analytic capabilities beyond descriptive reporting into predictive modeling and AI-driven insights. This role will be pivotal in leveraging healthcare and operational data to forecast trends, optimize resource allocation, and improve patient outcomes in a value-based care environment. You will collaborate with Product, Data Engineering, Analytics, Operations and Clinical teams to design, implement, and operationalize machine learning models that drive strategic decisions.

What you'll do?

Build and deploy predictive models that drive core business decisions, such as patient risk stratification and chum prediction to operational efficiency and workforce optimization
Conduct statistical analyses and hypothesis testing to inform strategic initiatives
Build simulation models for workforce planning and cost optimization
Partner with Data Engineering to ensure robust data pipelines and feature stores
Work closely with Reporting & Analytics team to integrate predictive insights into dashboards
Document methodologies, assumptions, and validation processes for audit readiness
Identify and explore AI- driven automation opportunities across clinical and operational workflows, proactively surfacing new use cases where data can drive impact

What do you bring to Nest?

We value skills over specific degrees. Relevant backgrounds include )but are not limited to) Computer Science, Statistics, Public Health, Mathematics, Economics, or comparable self-taught experience/bootcamps
3+ years in data science or advanced analytics, preferable in healthcare or value-based care
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure
Familiarity with visualization and BI tools
Solid understanding of healthcare data and Value Based Care models is a plus
Strong communication skills to translate complex concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

Nest understands that job requirements sometimes exclude people who identify with historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements listed, or if you achieved these requirements through unconventional channels, we encourage you to apply. What does Nest bring to the table? We are reimagining what a supportive workplace looks like, from the inside out. To ensure every team member feels valued, we provide competitive compensation packages that reflect your skills and contributions. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits such as employer-sponsored health, dental, and life options, and generous PTO, and an all-of-you, inclusive approach to benefits:

Family- centric health support with access to Lyric’s comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry for you and your entire family, including virtual veterinary care for your pets
Company supported Parental Leave for both primary/non-primary care givers with options for a tiered return to work, and eligibility to receive additional hours PTO for Prenatal Care and Backup Childcare
Receive reimbursement for work- related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs, for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilities
Opportunity to receive up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional development by covering a portion of costs relating to fees, course materials, or other related expenses
Employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits to provide financial support in the event of illness or injury that prevents you from working
Enrollment in 401 (k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest to help save for your future with flexible contribution options

Why choose Nest Health? Nest and its leaders have won multiple awards including Rock Health's Next-Gen Pediatric innovations, New York Times Top Five Who Spread Hope, New Orleans City Business Power 50, and CB Insights Digital 150. Additionally, Nest has become a prominent thought and brand leader garnering national attention from outlets such as 60 Minutes, Business Insider, NYTimes, Fierce Healthcare, Axios , and others. More recently, they were recognized on Inc.'s Female Founder 500 List for 2025.

Learn more about us at https://www.nesthealth.com/.

To learn more about the Nest care model, watch this video, by the award- winning HBO Katrina Babies filmmaker Edward Buckles, JR.

Nest Health celebrates the diversity of our patient population and seeks diversity on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.

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