Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
Curana Health’s Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants deliver proactive, relationship-based primary care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. Providers perform comprehensive health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and provide ongoing care intended to improve residents’ quality of life and independence. The role includes regular facility rounds, building relationships with residents, families, and care teams, monitoring health changes, and educating residents and caregivers. Providers coordinate care with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and family members, and contribute to interdisciplinary care discussions. They support initiatives to improve outcomes and quality measures, reduce avoidable hospital readmissions, maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation, and comply with applicable standards. The role offers clinical autonomy with support from experienced clinical and operational teams, technology-enabled workflows, and opportunities for continuing education and career development. Travel to and from assigned facilities is required.
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 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 preventative care and long-term wellness.
- Provide ongoing care management to improve quality of life and help residents 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 that 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.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities.
- Uncapped earning potential.
- Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
