Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.Exceptional Benefits:Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Vehicle Program for field rolesMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHSA and FSA options including Dependent CareCompany paid Short Term DisabilityCompany paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchMileage Reimbursement Pet InsuranceID and Fraud ProtectionAnd more...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 soonerJoin a tight-knit community with collaboration and supportBuild meaningful connections with both your team and your patientsLeverage back-office support staff to handle administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on patient careUtilize our dedicated education department with full-time training staffStart strong with a tailored onboarding process that meets you where you are, with a single point of contactCollaborate with colleagues to advance population health initiativesEnjoy independent practice within a framework that values your expertiseEngage in weekly touchpoints with peers and management to stay connected and supportedExperience a limited patient census, allowing for meaningful time with your patientsBe part of a team that offers non-stereotypical healthcare, breaking away from the moldKey ResponsibilitiesOptimal Care Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) provide Primary Care and/or Consultative Professional Care in a variety of care settings. The Provider will function in collaboration with Physicians according to a Collaboration Arrangement. The Provider's 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 historyPerforming 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 QualificationsMaster's or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantCurrent State License as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantSit, 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 practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines Desired QualificationsPost-acute or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferredAdult, Family, or Gerontology certification preferredExperience with geriatric patients preferredLocation Office Location:  Kalamazoo, MIMain Service Area:  Kalamazoo and St. Joseph or Hastings/Battle Creek and surrounding areasApproximately 1 day per week outside of the Kalamazoo area pending census This position services patients in facilities and private home settingsHours8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Pay Range$100,000—$120,000 USDBackground ScreeningOptimal 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 AccommodationsWe 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 EmployerOptimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.