Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Curana Health • Hammond, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Curana Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide proactive, relationship-based care to older adults where they live. Providers deliver primary care in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities, building meaningful relationships with residents and coordinating with families and care teams. The role offers autonomy and flexible scheduling, with support from experienced physicians and operational teams and technology designed to support care delivery.

The provider assesses residents, develops individualized treatment plans, manages acute and chronic conditions, and provides ongoing care management focused on prevention, wellness, and resident independence. The role also includes monitoring health changes, educating residents and caregivers, coordinating care across the continuum, maintaining accurate EMR documentation, and complying with applicable standards. Providers contribute to initiatives that improve outcomes, quality measures, and hospital readmissions.

Curana Health describes its care model as using advanced technology, predictive analytics, and AI-powered solutions. The organization offers continuing education and CME support, leadership development, career advancement pathways, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and administrative support. Compensation includes a competitive package, productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

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.

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 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.
• 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.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Leadership development and career advancement pathways.
• Flexible scheduling and 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
• Career Level: Mid Level