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Curana Health
Buffalo, New York

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Primary Care, Home Visits) - $20,000 Sign-On

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$110k-$130k

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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 are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team, delivering high-quality primary care in the comfort of patients homes and/or senior living facilities.

In this role, you will provide direct patient care, focusing on promoting wellness, managing chronic conditions, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to improve the health and quality of life for seniors within residential homes, as well as, assisted and independent living communities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care and Assessment: Perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing care management for patients, focusing on preventive care and chronic disease management.

Routine visits and Monitoring: Conduct regular visits to assess patients’ conditions, adjust treatment plans, and address any emergent health concerns.

Care Coordination: Collaborate with facility staff, family members, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care tailored to the patients' needs.

Patient Education: Educate patients, families, and facility staff (when applicable) on disease prevention, wellness, and managing chronic illnesses to support better health outcomes.

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational protocols.

Quality Assurance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery, reduce hospital readmissions, and optimize patient satisfaction within the facility and homes.

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.
  • 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

  • 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

Full-time employees are eligible for Curana Health’s full benefits package. Part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits as applicable.

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.

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.

We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Curana also ranked 16th in the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21st in Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Curana Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 401K, PTO, paid holidays (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage chronic conditions in patient homes and senior living facilities. They will also coordinate care with facility staff and families while maintaining accurate electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentElectronic medical record documentationInterpersonal skills

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Curana Health ranks #13 of 21 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$110k–$130kPrimary Care median $167k (middle half $160k–$168k)52 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in New York73 active1,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 62% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onNew York Nurse Practitioner listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Primary Care pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Curana Health#13 of 21 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,092 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Curana Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
Comprehensive malpractice coverage
UpToDate subscription
CME support
Generous paid time off
Quality incentives

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$246k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,421/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.