Physician

Curana Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

UpToDate subscription for clinical support

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a dedicated Physician to join our mission of enhancing the health and well-being of older adults. This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centered care in skilled nursing facilities while partnering with staff and mentoring Advanced Practice Providers to improve care delivery.

Curana offers competitive compensation, opportunities for leadership, and innovative tools to support you in your practice. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of vulnerable patients, allowing for a meaningful career in senior healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in North Carolina.
• Active DEA License required.
• Motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to residents.
• Partner with APPs to manage complex patient visits.
• Mentor APPs to ensure coordinated care.
• Champion patient advocacy in skilled nursing facilities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Evidence-based practice

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Patient advocacy

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certified in relevant fields

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we're looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we've grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high‑quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest‑growing private companies, we're just getting started. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you're in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

We’re seeking a mission‑driven Physician to join Curana Health and make a meaningful impact in skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted provider for residents by delivering high‑quality, person‑centered care, building strong relationships with facility staff, and mentoring APPs to ensure consistent, coordinated care. You’ll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for some of the most vulnerable patients while enjoying unlimited earning potential, leadership opportunities, and access to innovative tools and data‑driven insights. This position offers the autonomy of private practice with the resources, stability, and growth opportunities of a leading healthcare organization dedicated to transforming senior care.

Full‑Time or Part‑Time Schedules Available

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence‑based care by completing history and physicals on new patients and conducting routine rounding (minimum once per week).
• Partner with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to manage regulatory and complex patient visits, ensuring compliance and clinical excellence.
• Oversee APP performance, serving as a mentor and resource to elevate care delivery across your team.
• Close quality gaps when prompted, driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advocate for patients—championing what matters most to them.
• Represent Curana Health’s mission and values as a clinical leader and ambassador in the communities you serve.

What We Offer

We know that caring for seniors takes more than just medical expertise—it takes support, tools, and opportunities to grow. That’s why Curana offers:

• Unlimited earning potential with competitive compensation models.
• Medical Directorship opportunities with leadership and influence.
• Autonomy of practice backed by strong clinical and administrative support.
• Cutting‑edge care model that empowers you to transform senior healthcare.
• Data‑driven tools & AI solutions to better understand and manage patient needs.
• Streamlined communication with smart texting and modern tech platforms.
• Professional development including CME support, APP mentorship, and leadership training.
• Quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes and care excellence.
• Work‑life balance supported by generous paid time off.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage
• UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospital Medicine
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of employment
• Active DEA License
• Proficiency with EMR
• Compassionate, intelligent, motivated, and a team player

This role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Depending on the amount of travel required, Curana may in future determine that a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required. If so, you will be provided with thirty (30) days notice of this requirement. From that time forward, please be advised that periodic motor vehicle (MVR) checks may be conducted as a condition of, and/or for, continued employment.