Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - part time

Curana Health • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Curana Health is hiring a part-time 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 involves conducting health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting preventative care and long-term wellness. Providers build relationships with residents, families, and care teams, monitor changes in health, and coordinate care across the continuum.

The provider practices with autonomy while receiving support from physicians and operational teams. The position contributes to clinical quality initiatives, accurate electronic medical record documentation, and compliance with regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards. Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities is required.

Requirements

• Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations and 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, emphasizing preventative care and long-term wellness.
• Provide ongoing care management to improve residents’ quality of life and help them remain healthier and more independent.
• 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 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 the facility 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

• 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.
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities.
• Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• Uncapped earning potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level