Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (AL/IL)

Curana Health • Plano, TX

3d

About The Position

Curana Health’s Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide proactive, relationship-based primary care to older adults where they live, including in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. They conduct comprehensive health assessments, create individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and provide ongoing care management focused on prevention, wellness, quality of life, and resident independence.

The role involves regular facility rounds and close relationships with residents, families, care teams, physicians, specialists, and facility leadership. Providers monitor changes in health status, intervene to prevent complications and avoidable hospitalizations, educate residents and caregivers, and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning and clinical improvement initiatives. They maintain accurate EMR documentation and comply with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.

Providers practice with greater autonomy and flexible scheduling, supported by experienced clinical and operational teams, technology, streamlined workflows, and data-driven tools. The position requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Compensation includes a competitive package, incentive opportunities, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses. 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 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, focusing on 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 residents’ health 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.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time