Area Medical Director

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.

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.

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The Area Medical Director (AMD) is the senior physician leader overseeing Curana Health physicians across Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Indiana. This role blends hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities focused on quality, growth, and physician engagement. The AMD partners closely in a dyad with the Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) and reports to the Regional Medical Director (RMD).

Quarterly regional travel is expected to support physician rounding, facility relationships, and leadership visibility.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide direct patient care across assigned facilities, including history and physicals, ongoing rounding, and complex case management.
• Serve as the clinical point of escalation for physicians regarding high-risk patients, care transitions, and challenging clinical scenarios.
• Drive quality performance and care-gap closure across the region.
• Maintain compliance with all medical standards, best practices, and licensure expectations.

Administrative & Leadership Functions

• Align clinical and operational goals in close partnership with the Director of Clinical Operations (DCO).
• Lead and support regional quality initiatives to meet or exceed organizational benchmarks.
• Build strong relationships with senior living and skilled nursing operators across the region.
• Support rollout of clinical programs, pilots, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular updates to the Regional Medical Director (RMD) on outcomes, physician engagement, and regional growth.

Physician Engagement & Development

• Promote clinical excellence, teamwork, and alignment to Curana's mission and values.
• Monitor turnover and retention trends; develop solutions to support physician satisfaction.
• Lead physician onboarding and development, including mentoring and performance coaching.
• Participate in physician hiring and evaluation for the region.

Quarterly travel is required to support physician engagement, facility relationships, and leadership visibility across MN/OH/WI/IN.

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.

• 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

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO); board-certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice; DEA certification as required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience, ideally in post-acute, senior health, or primary care.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in clinical oversight, quality improvement, or medical group management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across clinical and operational teams. 

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.

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