Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (AL/IL)

Curana Health•Greer, SC

2d•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 in Alabama and Illinois. The role focuses on building meaningful patient relationships, improving health outcomes, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, and helping residents maintain their independence and quality of life. Providers practice with greater autonomy and receive support from physicians, operational leaders, and clinical technology. The position requires travel to and from assigned facilities. The clinician conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, manages acute and chronic conditions, and provides ongoing care management and health education. They collaborate with residents, families, facility teams, physicians, and specialists, while contributing to quality initiatives and maintaining accurate EMR documentation and compliance with applicable standards. Curana Health describes its care model as using advanced technology, predictive analytics, and AI-powered solutions. The organization offers career development, continuing education and CME support, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and administrative support. Compensation includes a competitive package, productivity- and quality-based incentives, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses. Full-time employees are eligible for the comprehensive benefits package.

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 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 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 health status and proactively intervene 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 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.