Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - part time

Curana Health•Clarksdale, MS

10d

About The Position

Curana Health is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide proactive, relationship-based primary care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. Providers conduct facility rounds, build relationships with residents and care teams, and have autonomy to manage their day with support from physicians and operational teams. The role uses technology, predictive analytics, and data-driven tools to support patient care and improve outcomes. The position focuses on comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and management of acute and chronic conditions, with an emphasis on preventative care, wellness, and helping residents remain healthy and independent. Providers coordinate care with physicians, facility staff, specialists, and families; monitor changes in residents' health; educate residents and caregivers; and contribute to quality initiatives. The role requires travel to assigned facilities. Curana Health describes opportunities for continuing education, CME support, leadership development, and career advancement. Compensation includes a competitive package, productivity and quality-based incentives, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses. Part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits based on employment status.

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.

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, with a focus on 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 participate in interdisciplinary care discussions.
Support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and quality measures and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Comply with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (select benefits may be available to part-time employees based on employment status).
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.
Productivity and quality-based incentive opportunities.
Uncapped earning potential.
Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
Flexible scheduling.
Strong administrative support.