Full Job Description
Summary:
As our Director of Clinical Operations, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in shaping high-quality, compassionate care for older adults while guiding and supporting the clinical teams who serve them every day.
This is a role for a leader who thrives on building strong relationships, developing teams, and improving outcomes. You’ll oversee clinical operations across assigned geographies—ensuring quality, compliance, and patient experience remain at the center of everything we do.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Lead with purpose: Provide strategic leadership in clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, clinical compliance, and an exceptional patient experience.
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Develop and mentor teams: Recruit, hire, onboard, and coach Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and other staff to build a collaborative, high-performing culture.
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Drive quality improvement: Monitor and analyze clinical and quality metrics, identify opportunities, and implement initiatives that enhance care delivery.
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Build strong partnerships: Collaborate with senior living facilities, administrators, and care teams to optimize coordination and improve resident outcomes.
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Shape the future of care: Actively participate in value-based care initiatives and company-wide programs that transform how seniors experience healthcare.
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Ensure operational excellence: Manage clinical schedules, budgets, and workflows to balance efficiency, quality, and patient needs.
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Champion compliance and safety: Ensure adherence to all healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and patient safety requirements.
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Be a trusted voice: Serve as a liaison with physicians, healthcare organizations, regulators, and community stakeholders.
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:
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Autonomy of practice backed by strong clinical and administrative support.
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Cutting-edge care model that empowers you to transform senior healthcare.
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Data-driven tools & AI solutions to better understand and manage patient needs.
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Streamlined communication with smart texting and modern tech platforms.
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Professional development including CME support
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Work-life balance supported by generous paid time off.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Company-paid short- and long-term disability
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Comprehensive malpractice coverage
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UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support
Qualifications:
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Current and unrestricted active license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the relevant jurisdiction.
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2+ years of clinical experience as an NP or PA in primary care, geriatrics, or senior living settings.
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Proven leadership ability with experience managing or mentoring clinical teams.
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Strong knowledge of primary care and geriatric medicine, with a passion for caring for older adults.
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Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
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Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive improvements and decisions.
Education
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Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant studies (PA).
Travel
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Travel within region to visit providers and facilities.