Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Curana Health • Dallas Center, IA

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About The Position

Curana Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide proactive, relationship-based care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role offers autonomy to manage a flexible workday, with support from physicians, operational leaders, and technology. Providers build relationships with residents, families, and care teams while delivering personalized primary care and helping improve health outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and support residents’ independence.

The position includes comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, acute and chronic condition management, care coordination, education, and clinical documentation. Providers collaborate with facility and clinical teams, contribute to quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with applicable standards. The role requires travel to and from assigned facilities. Curana highlights continuing education, CME support, leadership development, career advancement, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and administrative support.

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 ability to function within a team.
• Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities is required.

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 quality of life and help residents remain healthy and independent.
• Conduct regular facility rounds and build relationships with residents, families, and care teams.
• Monitor changes in 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 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.

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.
• Administrative support.
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time