Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Part Time Weekend rounding

Curana Health•Amherst, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Curana Health is hiring a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide weekend rounding and primary care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. Providers conduct facility rounds, build relationships with residents and their families, and coordinate care with facility teams and other clinicians. The role offers autonomy, flexible scheduling, operational and clinical support, and tools including electronic medical records, communication platforms, predictive analytics, and AI-powered solutions. The provider performs comprehensive assessments, creates individualized treatment plans, manages acute and chronic conditions, and supports prevention, wellness, and long-term care management. The position also involves monitoring changes in residents’ health, educating residents and caregivers, coordinating care, maintaining accurate documentation, and meeting regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards. Travel to assigned facilities is required.

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 ability to function within a team.
Ability to travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required in the future depending on travel needs; the company states it will provide 30 days’ notice if this requirement is introduced.

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 and intervene proactively to prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations.
Educate residents and caregivers on disease management, preventative care, and wellness strategies.
Coordinate care plans with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and family members.
Serve as a clinical resource within the facility and contribute to 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.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from assigned facilities.