Senior Care Physician Leader — Autonomy & Impact

Curana Health; Youngsville (LA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential

Medical Directorship opportunities

Autonomy of practice

Data-driven tools and AI insights

CME support and leadership training

Paid time off

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a mission-driven physician to provide high-quality, person-centered care in skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across multiple sites. You will mentor APPs, collaborate with facility staff, and champion coordinated care that improves outcomes.

This role offers autonomy of private practice while backed by a leading healthcare organization dedicated to transforming senior care, with opportunities for leadership, direct patient impact, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Provide patient care with empathy and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork with clinicians, APPs, and staff.
• Exhibit leadership in clinical settings and across teams.
• Commit to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
• Maintain compassionate, patient-centered communication with residents and families.
• Be adaptable to travel to multiple facilities as required.

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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Curana Health is seeking a mission-driven physician to provide high-quality, person-centered care in skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across multiple sites. You will mentor APPs, collaborate with facility staff, and champion coordinated care that improves outcomes.

This role offers autonomy of private practice while backed by a leading healthcare organization dedicated to transforming senior care, with opportunities for leadership, direct patient impact, and ongoing