Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (AL/IL)
About The Position
Curana Health’s Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide proactive, relationship-based care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role focuses on comprehensive primary care, individualized treatment planning, prevention, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions. Providers conduct facility rounds, build relationships with residents and care teams, monitor changes in health, and coordinate care with physicians, facility staff, specialists, and families. The position offers autonomy, operational and clinical support, modern care technology, and opportunities to contribute to improved patient outcomes and reduced avoidable hospitalizations. The role requires travel to assigned facilities.
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 assigned facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required in the future depending on travel needs; the company will provide 30 days’ notice before imposing this requirement.
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 residents’ health and intervene proactively 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities.
- Uncapped earning potential.
- Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
