Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - part time

Curana Health • Clarksdale, MS

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About The Position

Curana Health's Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide proactive, relationship-based care to older adults where they live, including skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role focuses on building meaningful patient relationships, improving health outcomes, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, and supporting residents' quality of life and independence. Providers practice with greater autonomy and receive support from experienced physicians, operational leaders, and technology-enabled care systems.

The position involves comprehensive primary care, acute and chronic condition management, preventative care, regular facility rounds, resident and caregiver education, and coordination with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and families. Providers also contribute to quality initiatives, maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable standards. The role requires travel to and from assigned facilities.

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.

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 preventative care and long-term wellness.
• Provide ongoing care management that improves quality of life and helps residents 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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
• Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• 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.
• Leadership development and career advancement pathways.
• Flexible scheduling and administrative support.
• Part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time