Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Company: Curana Health
Location: Hollidaysburg
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Curana Health is a provider-led, primary and post acute
organization focused on senior living communities and senior living
residents. We are committed to redefining and improving how health
care is delivered in senior living communities to ensure residents
get outstanding care and clinicians are able to practice in a
highly fulfilling and rewarding environment. What we can offer
you:We are passionate about using data and quality metrics to
provide high quality care that prioritizes and preserves autonomy
for the patients we serve. We are a value-driven organization that
offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling,
and so much more. Be a part of something biggerAre you seeking an
opportunity to make a meaningful difference for seniors? Join us
and become part of a team of people whose mission is to improve the
health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents! We are a
compassionate primary and post-acute care organization serving
seniors in assisted living, life plan communities, independent
living, skilled nursing, and long-term care facilities across the
United states.SUMMARYThe 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 assignedQUALIFICATIONS
- 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.As part of our commitment to the health and
safety of our employees, patients and the communities in which we
operate, this role requires full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to
beginning work. Requests for reasonable accommodations due to valid
medical reasons, a sincerely held religious belief, or other
personal conscience objection will be considered on a case-by-case
basis, including but not limited to essential job duties, in
accordance with applicable law. The company is unable to provide
sponsorship for a visa at this time (H1B or otherwise).
Keywords: Curana Health, Pittsburgh , Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
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