Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Company: Curana Health
Location: Kilgore
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Curana Health summary:
As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Curana Health, you will provide direct patient care services in a Post-Acute Care setting for seniors with high-risk and complex needs. This role involves conducting clinical evaluations, coordinating care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring optimal treatment management for residents in skilled nursing and assisted living communities. With a focus on radically improving health and wellbeing, you will play a critical role in delivering innovative primary care to a diverse elderly population.
Job Details

Job Location: Kilgore, TX - Kilgore, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Curana Health is a provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted & independent living communities, Memory Care units, and affordable senior housing sites. Our 1,000+ clinicians serve more than1,500 senior living community partners across 33 states, and Curana participates in various innovative CMS programs (including owned-and-operated Accountable Care Organizations and Medicare Advantage plans). With rapid year-over-year growth since our founding in 2021, Curana is setting a new standard in innovative care delivery for seniors with high-risk, complex clinical needs, many of whom have been historically underserved by the health care system. Our mission: To radically improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the facility-based APP is to administer Provider-level direct patient care services within the Post-Acute Care setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct clinical interventional and episodic direct care visits, and appropriate re-evaluation of care visits.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and treatment of chronic, co-morbid illnesses, as medically appropriate
• Evaluate/treat residents for changes in condition.
• Review medications, orders, and diagnostic tests, and respond to clinical abnormalities appropriately for all patients under their care, as allowed and/or requested by collaborating physicians.
• Coordinate care with collaborating physicians as indicated for overall medical management.
• Conduct Annual Wellness Visits on all long-term Nursing Facility residents and may perform Annual History and Physicals as requested by Facilities.
• Assist with facility-wide illnesses, where appropriate collaborations exist.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines, such as Therapists, Specialists, and Social Workers.
• Maintain communication with families/attend family conferences when possible.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  • Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in state of operations & current board certification in your field
  • Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills preferred.
  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.
    
    Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
    
    The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.
    
    *The company is unable to provide sponsorship for a visa at this time (H1B or otherwise).
    
    Keywords:
    Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Senior Care, Post-Acute Care, Primary Care, Healthcare, Chronic Illness Management, Patient Care, Clinical Evaluation, Interdisciplinary Care
    

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