Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (AL/IL)

Curana Health • Richmond, VA

3d

About The Position

Curana Health’s Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants deliver proactive, relationship-based care to older adults where they live, including skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role involves building meaningful patient relationships, improving health outcomes, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, and supporting residents’ health, independence, and quality of life.

Providers perform comprehensive assessments, create individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and provide preventative and ongoing care. They conduct facility rounds, monitor residents’ health status, educate residents and caregivers, and coordinate care with physicians, clinical staff, facility leaders, specialists, and families. Providers also contribute to quality improvement, maintain accurate electronic medical records, and comply with applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

The position offers autonomy and flexible scheduling, with support from experienced physicians and operational teams. Providers use technology, predictive analytics, AI-powered solutions, streamlined workflows, communication platforms, and data-driven insights. The role requires travel to and from assigned facilities. Curana may later require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record, with 30 days’ notice.

Requirements

• Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations and current board certification in the applicable 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.
• Ability to travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

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, emphasizing preventative care and long-term wellness.
• Provide ongoing care management to improve residents’ quality of life and help them remain healthier and more independent.
• 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 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 and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Comply with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.

Benefits

• 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 and continuing education opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Leadership development and career advancement pathways.
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level