Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Curana Health • Flint, MI

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About The Position

Curana Health Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide proactive, relationship-based primary care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role involves conducting health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting preventative care and long-term wellness. Providers build relationships with residents, families, and care teams; monitor changes in health; and coordinate care with physicians, clinical staff, facility leaders, specialists, and family members. The position offers autonomy and flexible scheduling, with support from clinical and operational teams, technology, and administrative resources. Travel to and from assigned facilities is required.

Curana Health describes its care model as focused on improving outcomes, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, and supporting older adults’ health, independence, and quality of life. The organization offers continuing education and CME support, leadership development, career advancement pathways, and a benefits package for eligible full-time employees.

Requirements

• Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations.
• Current board certification in the relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Punctuality, organizational skills, and the ability to function within a team.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizing preventative care and long-term wellness.
• Provide ongoing care management to improve residents’ quality of life and support their health and independence.
• Conduct regular facility rounds and build relationships with residents, families, and care teams.
• Monitor changes in residents’ health status and intervene proactively to prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Educate residents and caregivers about disease management, preventative care, and wellness strategies.
• Coordinate comprehensive care plans with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and family members.
• Serve as a clinical resource within facilities and contribute to interdisciplinary care discussions.
• Support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and quality measures and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
• Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
• UpToDate Clinical Decision Support subscription.
• CME support.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Leadership development and career advancement pathways.
• Flexible scheduling and administrative support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time