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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About the Role
Inpatient rehab NP/PA in New Orleans. Daily rounds, acute care, discharge planning. Collaborate with physiatrists. Make a difference in seniors' lives.
Join Curana Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily Rounding: Conduct structured daily rounds on assigned IRF patients, performing focused assessments, monitoring rehabilitation progress, and addressing acute and subacute medical needs.
- Medical Management: Manage comorbidities and complications common in the IRF population, including post-stroke recovery, orthopedic post-op care, traumatic brain injury, cardiac conditions, and neurological disorders.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and nursing staff to develop and execute coordinated, patient-centered care plans.
- Discharge Planning Support: Actively participate in discharge planning, including assessment of functional status, coordination with case management, and communication with receiving facilities or home health agencies.
Requirements
- 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.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Curana Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Curana Health ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Louisiana, Nurse Practitioner listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$136k across 217 listings, vs ~$138k nationally (15,670 listings).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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