Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Curana Health•Houma, LA

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. Providers conduct facility rounds, build relationships with residents, families, and care teams, and work with significant autonomy while receiving support from physicians and operational teams. The role focuses on improving health outcomes, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, and helping residents maintain their quality of life and independence. The position uses electronic medical records, streamlined workflows, communication platforms, data-driven insights, predictive analytics, and AI-powered solutions to support care delivery. The role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Curana may later require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record based on travel needs, with 30 days’ notice before such a requirement takes effect.

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 ability to function within a team.
Ability to travel to and from one or more 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, emphasizing preventive care and long-term wellness.
Provide ongoing care management to improve quality of life and support residents’ 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 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 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.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.

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 and continuing education opportunities.
Paid time off.
Flexible scheduling.
Leadership development and career advancement pathways.
Administrative support.
Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.