Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Part Time Weekend rounding

Curana Health•Holyoke, MA

12h

About The Position

Curana Health is hiring a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide weekend rounding and proactive, relationship-based primary care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role includes greater clinical autonomy and support from physicians, operational leaders, and technology-enabled care resources. The position requires travel to and from assigned facilities. The clinician will assess residents, create individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and provide ongoing care focused on prevention, wellness, quality of life, and independence. They will build relationships with residents, families, and care teams; monitor health changes; coordinate care across the facility and broader care continuum; and contribute to clinical quality and regulatory compliance. Compensation includes a competitive package, productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses. Part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits based on employment status. Listed benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, company-paid short- and long-term disability, malpractice coverage, an UpToDate subscription, CME support, and paid time off.

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 the ability to function within a team.
Ability to travel to and from assigned facilities. A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required with 30 days’ notice, depending on travel needs; periodic motor vehicle record checks may be conducted if this requirement is imposed.

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 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 facilities and contribute to interdisciplinary care discussions.
Support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and quality measures and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Comply with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits based on employment status).
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.
Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, including performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
Leadership development and career advancement pathways.
Flexible scheduling and administrative support.