Key Responsibilities 

Physician Assistants provide primary and/or consultative professional care in a variety of care settings. The Physician Assistant will function in collaboration with physicians according to a Collaboration Arrangement. The Physician Assistant practice will focus on caring for geriatric and seriously ill populations to assist patients and families with comfort and quality of life. 

 In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Secure patient signatures on necessary documents and properly document in EMR when necessary at a visit. Review HIPAA Notice of Privacy, consents for treatment, release of records and patient responsibilities forms with patients/caretakers. 
• Drives between locations, navigating to each location using GPS device or other tools if required. 
• Assess health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history. Performs a physical exam based upon the age and patient history as per the Collaborative Agreement with a collaborating physician in the patient’s home environment. Identifies significant health and medical risk factors. 
• Performs Annual Wellness Visits and other quality driven assessments to provide patient with preventative services and understanding of disease progression. 
• Orders, interprets and evaluates laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. Develops a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data. 
• Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification, law and state medical privileges. May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through the appropriate State Board Agency 
• Develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and significant others. Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care. 
• Refers patients to physicians as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment. Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary. 
• Provides patients and families an understanding of the diagnosis and disease progression while decreasing unnecessary emergency room and hospital visits.  

Required Qualifications 

• Master’s or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Physician Assistant 
• Current State License as a Physician Assistant 
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently 
• Must be able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively 
• Current and valid driver’s license 
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage 
• Demonstrates skill in physician assistant practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines 

Desired Qualifications 

• 2 years clinical experience in a post-acute or as a Physician Assistant preferred 
• Experience with geriatric patients preferred. 

Location 

• Office Location: Jackson, MI
• Main Service Area: Jackson County and surrounding areas
  • This position services patients in facilities and private home settings

Hours 

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday 

Background Screening

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

 

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

 

Why You'll Enjoy Working with Us:

• Enjoy no weekends, holidays, or on-call and flexible schedules that adapt to your lifestyle 
• Experience fast and easy credentialing so you can begin making an impact sooner.
• Join a tight-knit community with collaboration and support.
• Build meaningful connections with both your team and your patients.
• Leverage back-office support staff to handle administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on patient care.
• Utilize our dedicated education department with full-time training staff.
• Start strong with a tailored onboarding process that meets you where you are, with a single point of contact.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance population health initiatives
• Enjoy independent practice within a framework that values your expertise.
• Engage in weekly touchpoints with peers and management to stay connected and supported.
• Experience a limited patient census, allowing for meaningful time with your patients.
• Be part of a team that offers non-stereotypical healthcare, breaking away from the mold.

Key Responsibilities 
Optimal Care Nurse Practitioners provide primary and/or consultative professional care in a variety of care settings.  The Nurse Practitioner will function in collaboration with physicians according to a Collaboration Arrangement.  The Nurse Practitioner practice will focus on caring for geriatric and seriously ill populations to assist patients and families with comfort and quality of life. 

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Conducting medical evaluations of predominantly elderly, frail, seriously ill patients in their home environment
• Determining follow-up assessments according to patient needs and best practice guidelines
• Communicating significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the clinical coordinator, the physician, family, facility, and other personnel involved with patient care
• Assessing health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history. 
• Performing a physical exam based on the age and patient history as per the Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician
• Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient’s clinical problems and healthcare needs
• Performing diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification, law, and state medical privileges
• Prescribing and monitoring medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through the appropriate State Board Agency
• Developing a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and caregivers
• Referring patients to physicians as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment
• Ensuring continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or with other specialty areas
• Providing patients and families an understanding of the diagnosis and disease progression while decreasing unnecessary emergency room and hospital visits
• Holding case conferences with families when appropriate to advance the care plan
• Meeting minimum productivity requirements based on practice standards. 

Required Qualifications 

• Master’s or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Current State License as a Nurse Practitioner
•  Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
• Must be able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in skilled nursing facility settings
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines 

Desired Qualifications 

• Post-acute or Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
• Adult, Family, or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner certification preferred
• Experience with geriatric patients preferred. 

Location 

• Office Location:  Bingham Farms, MI

• Main Service Area:  Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe, Detroit, Pontiac, and surrounding areas
  • This position services patients in facilities and private home settings

Hours 

• Office hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday 

Background Screening

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

 

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

 

Key Responsibilities 

Physician Assistants provide primary and/or consultative professional care in a variety of care settings. The Physician Assistant will function in collaboration with physicians according to a Collaboration Arrangement. The Physician Assistant practice will focus on caring for geriatric and seriously ill populations to assist patients and families with comfort and quality of life. 

 In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Secure patient signatures on necessary documents and properly document in EMR when necessary at a visit. Review HIPAA Notice of Privacy, consents for treatment, release of records and patient responsibilities forms with patients/caretakers. 
• Drives between locations, navigating to each location using GPS device or other tools if required. 
• Assess health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history. Performs a physical exam based upon the age and patient history as per the Collaborative Agreement with a collaborating physician in the patient’s home environment. Identifies significant health and medical risk factors. 
• Performs Annual Wellness Visits and other quality driven assessments to provide patient with preventative services and understanding of disease progression. 
• Orders, interprets and evaluates laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. Develops a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data. 
• Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification, law and state medical privileges. May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through the appropriate State Board Agency 
• Develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and significant others. Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care. 
• Refers patients to physicians as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment. Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary. 
• Provides patients and families an understanding of the diagnosis and disease progression while decreasing unnecessary emergency room and hospital visits.  

Required Qualifications 

• Master’s or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Physician Assistant 
• Current State License as a Physician Assistant 
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently 
• Must be able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively 
• Current and valid driver’s license 
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage 
• Demonstrates skill in physician assistant practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines 

Desired Qualifications 

• 2 years clinical experience in a post-acute or as a Physician Assistant preferred 
• Experience with geriatric patients preferred. 

Location 

• Office Location: Bingham Farms, MI

• • Main Service Area:  Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe, Detroit, Pontiac, and surrounding areas
    • This position services patients in facilities and private home settings

Hours 

• Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday 

Background Screening

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

 

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

 

Why You'll Enjoy Working with Us:

• Enjoy no weekends, holidays, or on-call and flexible schedules that adapt to your lifestyle 
• Experience fast and easy credentialing so you can begin making an impact sooner.
• Join a tight-knit community with collaboration and support.
• Build meaningful connections with both your team and your patients.
• Leverage back-office support staff to handle administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on patient care.
• Utilize our dedicated education department with full-time training staff.
• Start strong with a tailored onboarding process that meets you where you are, with a single point of contact.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance population health initiatives
• Enjoy independent practice within a framework that values your expertise.
• Engage in weekly touchpoints with peers and management to stay connected and supported.
• Experience a limited patient census, allowing for meaningful time with your patients.
• Be part of a team that offers non-stereotypical healthcare, breaking away from the mold.

Key Responsibilities 
Optimal Care Nurse Practitioners provide primary and/or consultative professional care in a variety of care settings.  The Nurse Practitioner will function in collaboration with physicians according to a Collaboration Arrangement.  The Nurse Practitioner practice will focus on caring for geriatric and seriously ill populations to assist patients and families with comfort and quality of life. 

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Conducting medical evaluations of predominantly elderly, frail, seriously ill patients in their home environment
• Determining follow-up assessments according to patient needs and best practice guidelines
• Communicating significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the clinical coordinator, the physician, family, facility, and other personnel involved with patient care
• Assessing health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history. 
• Performing a physical exam based on the age and patient history as per the Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician
• Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies to assess patient’s clinical problems and healthcare needs
• Performing diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification, law, and state medical privileges
• Prescribing and monitoring medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through the appropriate State Board Agency
• Developing a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and caregivers
• Referring patients to physicians as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment
• Ensuring continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or with other specialty areas
• Providing patients and families an understanding of the diagnosis and disease progression while decreasing unnecessary emergency room and hospital visits
• Holding case conferences with families when appropriate to advance the care plan
• Meeting minimum productivity requirements based on practice standards. 

Required Qualifications 

• Master’s or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Current State License as a Nurse Practitioner
•  Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
• Must be able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in skilled nursing facility settings
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines 

Desired Qualifications 

• Post-acute or Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
• Adult, Family, or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner certification preferred
• Experience with geriatric patients preferred. 

Location 

• Office Location:  Jackson, MI
• Main Service Area:  Jackson County and surrounding areas
  • This position services patients in facilities and private home settings

Hours 

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday 

Background Screening

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

 

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.