Lead Training Specialist - Physicians Group - Healthcare

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100 physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the health care community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

Join Our Team! 

Esse Health is currently seeking a Lead Training Specialist to be based out of our beautiful Central Office/HUB located in Town & Country.

Opportunity:

The Lead Training Specialist will manage centralized training materials for the organization, track training completion, and lead a train-the-trainer program to address office-specific needs. This role ensures that all staff, clinical and non-clinical, receive consistent, compliant, and high-quality training aligned with healthcare regulations, organizational policies, and patient care standards.   

• Full-time schedule. Monday - Friday, regular business hours.   
• No nights, weekends or holidays.
• Eligible for the Esse Health full-time benefits package. 
• Reports to the VP of Human Resources.
• Position will be housed out of our HUB/Central office located at 555 Maryville University Drive. 
• Travel to all Esse Health locations (greater St. Louis area, Shiloh, IL and Swansea, IL) will be required.

Day-to-Day:

• Develop and maintain centralized training materials for the organization, ensuring materials are regularly reviewed and updated, and accessible to all departments and locations.
• Conduct training needs assessments with office leadership and clinical teams and customize training modules based on these results.
• Schedule and facilitate virtual or in-person training sessions for new employees and ongoing education for existing staff.
• Implement and manage systems (e.g., LMS or internal dashboards) to monitor training completion for onboarding, annual competencies, and role-specific education.
• Manage onboarding sessions for new office-level trainers. Design and deliver a structured curriculum to equip them with the tools and knowledge to deliver effective training.
• Provide continuing feedback and coaching to trainers on delivery technique and content accuracy.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with other Esse departments, to identify additional training opportunities or ways to improve training effectiveness.
• Stay current on healthcare regulations and best practices to keep trainings updated, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Human Resources.

What you possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare education, Human Resources, or public-health related field (preferred).
• ADDIE learning model Certification (preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience administering and managing a companywide LMS system and programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, curriculum design, training delivery, and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience in a Leadership role (preferred).
• Effective coaching and leadership development capabilities.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and facilitate presentations and training.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and digital content development tools.
• Reliable transportation, clean driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation. The starting salary will likely be in the $80,000 - $100,000 range (factors will include relevant candidate experience)
• Benefits the first of the month following your hire date
• Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
• Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays 
• 401k match + profit sharing 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE