Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility/acute hospital)

Curana Health • Americus, GA

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About The Position

Curana Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its clinical team in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting. The role involves daily patient rounds, acute and transitional care management, and close collaboration with physiatrists, therapy teams, and interdisciplinary staff to support functional recovery and safe discharge planning for patients undergoing intensive rehabilitation.

The clinician manages common IRF comorbidities and complications, including post-stroke recovery, orthopedic postoperative care, traumatic brain injury, cardiac conditions, and neurological disorders. The role also includes responding to acute changes in patient condition, managing orders and documentation, communicating with patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The position requires travel to and from one or more 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 and from one or more assigned facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured daily rounds on assigned IRF patients, perform focused assessments, monitor rehabilitation progress, and address acute and subacute medical needs.
• Manage comorbidities and complications common in the IRF population, including post-stroke recovery, orthopedic postoperative care, traumatic brain injury, cardiac conditions, and neurological disorders.
• Collaborate with physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and nursing staff to develop and execute coordinated, patient-centered care plans.
• Participate in discharge planning, assess functional status, coordinate with case management, and communicate with receiving facilities or home health agencies.
• Write and manage orders for medications, diagnostics, therapies, and consults; respond promptly to nursing and therapy team communications.
• Evaluate and manage acute changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and determine when escalation or transfer is warranted.
• Maintain thorough, timely EMR documentation consistent with IRF regulatory standards, physician/APP attestation requirements, and CMS compliance guidelines.
• Communicate with patients and families about medical status, goals of care, rehabilitation expectations, and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital transfers, improving functional outcomes, and supporting IRF performance benchmarks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time