Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optimal Care•Niles, MI

12d

About The Position

Provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and medically complex patients, often in their homes or care settings. The role focuses on building meaningful patient relationships and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that improves comfort, function, and quality of life. Working within a collaborative practice framework, the clinician serves as a key clinical decision-maker while helping patients and families understand diagnoses, manage chronic illness, and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations. The position includes comprehensive medical evaluations, individualized treatment planning and management, prescribing and monitoring medications, and close coordination with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. It is based at the Kalamazoo, Michigan office and serves Three Rivers, Niles, South Haven, and surrounding areas. This is a high-travel role requiring daily travel to patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Current state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards.
Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in post-acute care settings.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of clinical experience in post-acute care or as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Adult, Family, or Gerontology certification.
Experience with geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and medically complex patients in homes and care settings.
Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations.
Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe and monitor medications.
Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Help patients and families understand diagnoses and manage chronic illness.
Help patients avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
Travel daily within the service area to provide patient care.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement.
At least three weeks of paid time off for full-time employees; part-time and per-diem employees also accrue paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
HSA and FSA options, including Dependent Care.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Pet insurance.
ID and fraud protection.
Monthly bonus potential.