Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (SNF/LTC)
About The Position
Curana Health is hiring a 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 comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, support preventative care, and help residents maintain their quality of life and independence. The role involves regular facility rounds and close coordination with residents, families, physicians, clinical staff, facility leaders, and specialists. Providers monitor changes in health, intervene to prevent complications and avoidable hospitalizations, contribute to quality improvement, and maintain accurate documentation and compliance with applicable standards. The position offers autonomy, operational and clinical support, technology-enabled workflows, continuing education, and career development opportunities. Travel to assigned facilities is required.
Requirements
- Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations.
- 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.
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 support their health and independence.
- Conduct regular facility rounds and build relationships with residents, families, and care teams.
- Monitor changes in residents’ health and proactively intervene 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.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
- Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.
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.
- Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
