Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (AL/IL)
About The Position
Curana Health’s Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide proactive, relationship-based primary care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. Providers conduct comprehensive health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and support preventive care and long-term wellness. The role offers autonomy and flexible scheduling, with support from physicians, operational teams, and technology-enabled care tools. Providers build relationships with residents, families, and facility care teams through regular rounds, monitor health changes, and coordinate care across the care continuum. They contribute to clinical quality initiatives, maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation, and follow applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards. The role requires travel to and from 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 assigned facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for caring for seniors and practicing at the top of one’s license.
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 preventive 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, preventive 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
- 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.
- Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, including performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
- Uncapped earning potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
