Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - $10k Signing Bonus

Curana Health•West Des Moines, IA

17h

About The Position

Curana Health is hiring 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 focuses on comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment, management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and ongoing care management to improve residents’ health, quality of life, and independence. Providers conduct facility rounds, build relationships with residents and their families, monitor changes in health, and coordinate care with physicians, clinical staff, facility leaders, specialists, and caregivers. The position offers autonomy and a flexible work environment, with support from clinical and operational teams and technology such as predictive analytics and AI-powered solutions. The role also contributes to quality improvement, accurate EMR documentation, and compliance with applicable standards. Travel to assigned facilities is required. Curana Health describes itself as a value-based care organization founded in 2021. It serves more than 200,000 seniors in over 1,500 communities across 32 states and has more than 1,000 clinicians. The posting advertises a $10,000 signing bonus in the title, competitive compensation, productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, and uncapped earning potential. Full-time employees are eligible for the comprehensive benefits package; part-time employees may be eligible 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 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.
A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required in the future depending on travel needs; the employer states it will provide 30 days’ notice if this requirement is imposed.

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 preventive 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, 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 (EMR).
Comply with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.