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Curana Health
Kingsport, Tennessee

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - part time

Physician AssistantPart-Time

Listed compensation

$56k–$75k

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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

At Curana Health, our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are trusted clinical leaders who bring proactive, relationship-based care directly to seniors where they live. Through our innovative care model, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and make a lasting impact on the lives of older adults.

Unlike traditional healthcare settings, you'll practice with greater autonomy, enjoy a flexible work environment, and be supported by experienced physicians, operational leaders, and advanced technology designed to help you deliver exceptional care.

If you're passionate about caring for seniors and want to practice at the top of your license while being part of a mission-driven organization, we'd love to meet you.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver High-Quality Primary Care

Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities.

Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions with a focus on preventative care and long-term wellness.

Provide ongoing care management that improves quality of life while helping residents remain healthier and more independent.

Build Meaningful Patient Relationships

  • Conduct regular facility rounds and develop strong relationships with residents, families, and care teams.
  • Monitor changes in health status and proactively intervene to prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations.
  • Educate residents and caregivers on disease management, preventative care, and wellness strategies.

Collaborate Across the Care Continuum

  • Partner closely with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and family members to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
  • Serve as a trusted clinical resource within the facility and contribute to interdisciplinary care discussions.

Drive Clinical Excellence

  • Support initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes, enhancing quality measures, and reducing avoidable hospital readmissions.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
  • Why Providers Choose Curana Health

Practice with Purpose

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors while delivering compassionate, personalized care in the communities they call home.

Greater Autonomy

Enjoy the ability to practice independently and manage your day while receiving support from experienced clinical and operational teams.

Innovative Care Model

Be part of a healthcare organization that is transforming senior care through advanced technology, predictive analytics, and AI-powered solutions that help identify patient needs and improve outcomes.

Modern Tools That Work for You

Leverage streamlined workflows, smart communication platforms, and data-driven insights that allow you to focus on patient care.

Career Growth & Development

Take advantage of continuing education opportunities, CME support, leadership development, and career advancement pathways within a growing national organization.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a practice environment designed to support provider well-being through flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, and strong administrative support.

Compensation & Benefits

We believe exceptional providers deserve exceptional support.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Productivity and quality-based incentive opportunities
  • Uncapped earning potential
  • Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage
  • UpToDate Clinical Decision Support Subscription
  • CME Support

Paid Time Off

Full-time employees are eligible for Curana Health's comprehensive benefits package. Part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits based on employment status.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for residents in senior living communities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage acute and chronic conditions while focusing on preventative care and reducing hospitalizations.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningAcute careChronic disease managementPatient relationship buildingClinical documentationEMR proficiencyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 60% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,564 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$56k–$75kFamily Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Tennessee55 active836 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 60% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTennessee Physician Assistant listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,928 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,564 Physician Assistant roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$66k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 812 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, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage
UpToDate Clinical Decision Support Subscription
CME Support
Paid Time Off
Productivity and Quality-Based Incentives

Living in Kingsport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,309/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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