Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (7 on 7 off Schedule)

Curana Health • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.
As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.
Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.
For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.
Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide high-quality, facility-based care within an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF).
In this role, you will deliver direct patient care for medically complex patients recovering from acute illness, injury, or surgery. You will collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and care teams to optimize medical management, support functional progress, and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.

Requirements

• Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in state of operations & current board certification in your field
• Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.
• This role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Depending on the amount of travel required, Curana may in future determine that a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required. If so, you will be provided with thirty (30) days notice of this requirement. From that time forward, please be advised that Periodic motor vehicle (MVR) checks may be conducted as a condition of, and/or for, continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations, including admission history and physicals, and ongoing reassessments
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in a post-acute, inpatient rehab setting
• Evaluate and treat changes in patient condition, escalating care as appropriate
• Review labs, imaging, and diagnostics; adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Provide episodic and interventional care visits as needed
• Support patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic procedures, cardiac events, and other complex conditions
• Collaborate with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to align medical care with functional goals
• Optimize patients’ medical status to enable participation in therapy and maximize recovery outcomes
• Partner with collaborating physicians for overall medical management
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, nursing, case management, and social work
• Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences
• Coordinate discharge planning to ensure safe transitions to home or next level of care
• Communicate regularly with patients and families regarding care plans, progress, and expectations
• Participate in family conferences when appropriate
• Provide education on disease management, medications, and recovery expectations
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR in accordance with regulatory and facility requirements
• Ensure compliance with IRF, CMS, and organizational standards
• Support coding accuracy and medical necessity documentation
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital readmissions and improving functional outcomes
• Support performance metrics tied to patient outcomes, length of stay, and satisfaction
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve care delivery within the facility

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage
• UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support
• Full-time employees are eligible for Curana Health’s full benefits package. Part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees