Pays $120k — $6k below the Physician Assistant market median of ~$126k (29 jobs)
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (SNF/LTC)
About the Role
Provide primary care in SNF/LTC settings. Salary $120K. Springfield, MO.
Join Curana Health, Inc. as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – SNF/LTC, No Nights in Springfield, Missouri.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $120,000 annually.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- UpToDate subscription
- CME support
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Curana Health, Inc. in Springfield, Missouri.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans for residents in skilled nursing and senior living facilities. They will also coordinate care with facility staff and families while maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and current board certification in their field. A Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Geriatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 48 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 56% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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