Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Part Time Weekend rounding

Curana Health • Amherst, MA

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About The Position

Curana Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide part-time weekend rounding and proactive, relationship-based care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. Providers perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and support residents’ long-term wellness and independence. The role offers autonomy, flexible scheduling, and support from physicians, operational leaders, and clinical teams, with technology and data-driven tools to support patient care.

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.

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, with a focus on 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 about disease management, preventive care, and wellness strategies.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and family members.
• Serve as a clinical resource within facilities 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

• Continuing education opportunities and CME support.
• Leadership development and career advancement pathways.
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off.
• 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.
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities.
• Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• Uncapped earning potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time