Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (SNF/LTC)

Curana Health•Des Moines, IA

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. The role involves building meaningful patient relationships, improving health outcomes, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, and supporting residents’ quality of life and independence. Providers practice with greater autonomy and receive support from experienced physicians, operational leaders, and technology-enabled care teams. The position includes conducting facility rounds, assessing and treating residents, coordinating care with residents, families, facility teams, physicians, and specialists, and contributing to clinical quality initiatives. It requires accurate electronic medical record documentation and compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards. Travel to and from assigned facilities is required. Curana Health describes its care model as using advanced technology, predictive analytics, and AI-powered solutions. The organization offers continuing education and CME support, leadership development, career advancement pathways, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and administrative support. Compensation includes a competitive package, productivity- and quality-based incentives, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes. 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.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are preferred.

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 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 about 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 the facility and participate in 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.
Comply 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.
Paid time off.
Continuing education opportunities, leadership development, and career advancement pathways.
Flexible scheduling and administrative support.
Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, uncapped earning potential, and performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.