Behavioral Health Virtual Preceptor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

 

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

The Virtual Preceptor is a critical member of our team, responsible for supporting and mentoring new hire providers, including advanced practice providers (APPs) and physicians, as they begin their careers with Curana. This role combines clinical expertise, teaching skills, best practices, and a passion for fostering growth in others. As a Virtual Preceptor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our new providers have a seamless orientation experience and are well prepared to deliver exceptional care. You will provide education on workflows and clinical best practices while reinforcing learned concepts virtually in a group setting.

This position will support behavioral health (psychiatry/psychology) and primary care providers, as well as providers joining Curana through acquisitions.

Virtual Preceptor roles are fluid to meet the capacity needs of new provider hires. As such, you may be asked to assume additional virtual educational roles or support on-the-job training as needs arise. Occasional opportunities for direct patient care may be available depending on coverage needs and reasonable proximity to a Curana facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Help deliver a seamless and supportive orientation experience for a cohort of new providers each month
• Conduct large- and small-group virtual mentoring sessions for new providers at Curana
• Facilitate interactive discussions, case reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Offer constructive feedback and coaching on patient charts and documentation submitted by new providers to ensure adherence to Curana best practices
• Offer personalized support to individual providers to address their questions, concerns, and challenges, including a regular cadence of 1:1 communication
• Help troubleshoot facility, documentation, clinical, and workflow challenges
• Foster a sense of community and connection among providers in each start class
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new providers
• Ensure critical orientation checklist items are satisfactorily completed
• Provide feedback and suggestions to hiring managers on the new provider ramp experience
• Coordinate with learning operations team members to ensure relevant learner data is captured in our systems of record, including orientation checklists
• Communicate with local and regional teams as necessary
• Participate in program improvement enhancements
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Curana's model of care and operational workflows
• Actively engage in Learning and Development and Curana team meetings
• Be a positive Curana culture ambassador
• Comply with all Curana policies and uphold professional standards

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Able to manage virtual educational sessions
• Knowledge of both primary care medicine and behavioral health
• Passionate about teaching and mentoring
• Energetic communicator and empathetic facilitator
• Supportive and patient teacher willing to meet learners where they are
• Organized, punctual, and proactive in communications and work product
• Resourceful and innovative problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to adapt to the shifting needs of a rapidly growing organization
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with at least two years of experience as an NP or PA
• Unencumbered professional license
• Current national certification in primary care: FNP, AGPCNP (Adult-Gerontology Primary Care), or PA-C (NCCPA)
• Psychiatric-mental health qualification:
  • For NPs: Current PMHNP certification
  • For PAs: NCCPA CAQ in Psychiatry, or at least two years of documented behavioral health experience
• Clinical experience in both primary care and behavioral health
• Ability to provide a professional environment free of noise and interruptions during educational sessions
• Ability to sit or stand for up to two-hour durations
• Reliable internet and connectivity to support virtual learning sessions and other work-related activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams

Highly Preferred

• Experience in geriatric care
• Experience working in skilled nursing, long-term care, and/or senior living settings

Preferred

• Experience with value-based care models and quality measures
• Experience in adult education, training, or skills development

Travel Requirements

Remote, with up to 10% travel for leadership development, team building, or strategy meetings, and local travel for direct patient care if applicable.