Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (SNF/LTC)

Curana Health•Opelousas, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Curana Health is hiring 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 clinician performs comprehensive assessments, creates individualized treatment plans, manages acute and chronic conditions, and provides ongoing care focused on prevention, wellness, quality of life, and resident independence. The role includes regular facility rounds, monitoring changes in residents’ health, educating residents and caregivers, and coordinating care with physicians, facility teams, specialists, and families. Providers work with greater autonomy and receive support from clinical and operational teams, along with technology and data-driven tools. The position requires travel to and from assigned facilities. Curana offers continuing education and CME support, career development opportunities, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees.

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 the ability to function within a team.
Ability to travel to and from 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, with a focus on preventive care and long-term wellness.
Provide ongoing care management to improve quality of life and help residents remain healthier and more independent.
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 on disease management, preventive 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.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.