What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Psychiatrist – North Carolina position at Curana Health, Inc.?
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.
For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.
Summary
We are seeking a licensed psychiatrist to join our growing telehealth behavioral health program. This is a flexible, remote-first role designed around your schedule. You will provide psychiatric care to established patients in North Carolina senior living communities, with appointments scheduled in advance based on your availability.
We welcome candidates interested in:
- Part-time (PT) engagement with predictable, pre-scheduled visit volume
- PRN/as-needed coverage with maximum scheduling flexibility
- APP supervision opportunities with additional compensation
Volume is entirely in your hands. Our patient population is established, and our scheduling team will fill your calendar to whatever level works for you.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct telehealth psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits with established behavioral health patients in senior living settings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including Curana's APPs, primary care providers, and facility staff
- Provide clinical supervision and oversight for Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs), with associated compensation
- Document care accurately and efficiently within our clinical platforms
- Participate in care coordination for complex or high-acuity patients as appropriate
Qualifications
- MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry
- Active, unrestricted medical license in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain)
- DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
- Experience in geriatric psychiatry or care of older adult populations preferred
- Comfort with telehealth platforms and electronic health record systems
- Interest in collaborative, team-based care within a value-based model