Full-Time

Physician

Updated on 8/23/2026

Deadline 5/29/27
Curana Health

Curana Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Value-based senior healthcare with on-site care

Compensation Overview

$150k - $250k/yr

Albuquerque, NM, USA

In Person

The role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

MD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Requirements
  • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospital Medicine.
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
  • DEA Certification and current Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and timely documentation practices.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a dedicated patient panel by welcoming new residents and managing ongoing care for established patients in assigned facilities.
  • Provide direct patient care through full assessments, chronic condition management, preventive services, and acute issue management as the primary physician for residents.
  • Conduct routine rounds to ensure continuity of care and address long-term and immediate health needs.
  • Partner with facility staff, family members, and interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system while upholding company policies and regulatory standards.
  • Guide residents and families on preventive care, health management, and available resources.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and use performance data to improve care delivery.
  • Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes and care excellence.
  • Professional development including continuing medical education support, advanced practice provider mentorship, and leadership training.

Curana Health provides senior-living healthcare through an integrated model that combines on-site medical services, value-based Medicare Advantage plans, and a value-based ACO program. Its medical group of over 1,000 clinicians delivers primary, post-acute, and specialty care directly in senior communities, billing services to residents’ health insurance. The AllyAlign Health MA plans offer I-SNPs and D-SNPs with benefits like dental, vision, hearing, and transportation, enabling facilities to participate in value-based care and share in better outcomes. The Curana Health ACO participates in MSSP and ACO REACH, allowing facilities outside MA plans to benefit from coordinated care and shared savings; the goal is to improve seniors’ health outcomes while creating sustainable revenue through value-based arrangements.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 11, 2026 recognized 113 partner communities in AHCA/NCAL quality awards, up 74%.
  • March 17, 2025 American House added Curana across 11 Tennessee communities, expanding footprint.
  • August 2025 Inc. 5000 ranked Curana 147th fastest-growing private company, validating demand.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 Delaware Chancery breach-of-contract litigation against Curana Health Holdings adds investor conflict risk.
  • Curana Health of Iowa faces a wrongful-death negligence suit tied to Parkridge Specialty Care.
  • CMS payment cuts to I-SNPs or MSSP rules break Curana's reimbursement engine within 12 months.

What makes Curana Health unique

  • August 2026, Curana Health spans on-site care, MA plans, and ACOs across 34 states.
  • Curana embeds 1,000+ clinicians inside 2,000+ senior communities, reducing off-site care friction.
  • Its model aligns facilities, clinicians, and payers around shared savings and outcomes.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

31%
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