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Curana Health
Phoenix, Arizona

Physician - $20k Sign on Bonus

Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k–$300k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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’re seeking a mission-driven Physician to join Curana Health and make a meaningful impact in skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities.

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted provider for residents by delivering high-quality, person-centered care, building strong relationships with facility staff, and mentoring APPs to ensure consistent, coordinated care.

You’ll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for some of the most vulnerable patients while enjoying unlimited earning potential, leadership opportunities, and access to innovative tools and data-driven insights.

This position offers the autonomy of private practice with the resources, stability, and growth opportunities of a leading healthcare organization dedicated to transforming senior care.

Full-Time or Part-Time Schedules Available

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based care by completing history and physicals on new patients and conducting routine rounding (minimum once per week).

Partner with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to manage regulatory and complex patient visits, ensuring compliance and clinical excellence.

  • Oversee APP performance, serving as a mentor and resource to elevate care delivery across your team.
  • Close quality gaps when prompted, driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
  • Serve as a trusted advocate for patients—championing what matters most to them.
  • Represent Curana Health’s mission and values as a clinical leader and ambassador in the communities you serve.

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.
  • Medical Directorship opportunities with leadership and influence.
  • 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, APP mentorship, and leadership training.
  • 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

Qualifications

  • MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospital Medicine
  • Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of employment
  • Active DEA License
  • Proficiency with EMR
  • Compassionate, intelligent, motivated, and a team player

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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide compassionate, evidence-based primary care to residents in skilled nursing and senior living facilities. They will also mentor Advanced Practice Providers and ensure clinical excellence and regulatory compliance across their assigned communities.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipPatient advocacyEvidence-based medicineElectronic medical recordsTeam collaboration

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$275k–$300kInternal Medicine median $263k (middle half $254k–$291k)142 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$286k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in Arizona29 active1,354 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onArizona physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 7% offer loan repayment503 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings543 in the last 30 days349 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+5.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Internist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 32 employers
8
<$285k
9
$285k-320k
14
$320k-355k
8
$355k-390k
2
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
Relocation assistance
46%
Loan repayment
32%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,347 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
Quality incentives
Generous paid time off

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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