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Curana Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Travel Physician

Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k–$325k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Round and manage clinical care for geriatric patients in partner facilities, including skilled nursing, long term care, assisted living, independent living and memory care facilities.

  • Travel to facilities to provide medical coverage 4 days/week.
  • Serve as interim Medical Director in partner facilities.
  • Build relationships with the facility staff, administrator and nursing director.
  • Engage with the multi-disciplinary care team to address quality of care and patient care needs.
  • Complete timely documentation and billing for services provided per Curana policy.
  • Respond to daytime calls from the facility when not physically present.
  • Assist with the transition to the permanent Curana provider(s).
  • Serve as a model and representative of Curana Health at all times.

Benefits

  • Lucrative salary, and quarterly quality bonus incentives
  • Medical, Dental Insurance, Vision, 401(k) matching, company paid short/long term disability, as well as many voluntary plans to choose from
  • License reimbursement
  • CME reimbursement
  • Travel expenses covered
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance

Qualifications

MD/DO degree from accredited medical school

Board Certified in Internal or Family Medicine

  • Unrestricted licensure in North Carolina with ability to obtain additional licenses within first 90days
  • Unrestricted licensure in Arizona, with ability to obtain additional licenses within first 90days
  • Easy access to a major airport for frequent travel
  • Compassionate, Intelligent, Motivated, Team Player

Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.

*The company is unable to provide sponsorship for a visa at this time (H1B or otherwise).

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Travel Physician will manage clinical care for geriatric patients across various partner facilities and serve as an interim Medical Director. Responsibilities include traveling to facilities four days a week, engaging with care teams, and ensuring timely documentation and billing.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Geriatric careClinical documentationMedical billingInterim medical directionPatient care managementMulti-disciplinary team collaborationInternal medicine

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $307k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,234 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Curana Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Lucrative salary
Quarterly quality bonus incentives
Medical, Dental Insurance, Vision
401(k) matching
Company paid short/long term disability
Voluntary plans
License reimbursement
CME reimbursement