Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (SNF/LTC)

Curana Health•Opelousas, LA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Curana Health seeks 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. The role offers autonomy in managing care and schedules, with support from physicians, operational leaders, and clinical technology. Providers build patient relationships, improve outcomes, support residents’ independence, and help reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. The position involves facility rounds, comprehensive health assessments, individualized treatment planning, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions. Providers coordinate care with residents, families, physicians, facility teams, and specialists, while maintaining timely electronic medical record documentation and complying with applicable standards. The role requires travel to assigned facilities. Curana Health describes opportunities for continuing education, CME support, leadership development, career advancement, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and administrative support. Compensation includes productivity- and quality-based incentives and performance bonuses. Full-time employees are eligible for the company’s comprehensive benefits package; part-time employees may qualify for select benefits based on employment status.

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, with a focus on 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 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 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.
Comply with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from assigned facilities.