Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optimal Care•Jackson, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Optimal Care is a clinician-owned and operated company that provides Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. They utilize an integrated care delivery model incorporating technology, innovation, and best practices to manage chronic disease, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care, aiming for value-based outcomes. Their mission is to Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. They are committed to being an exceptional place to work, where employee expertise and passion for quality care can thrive. The company offers a supportive environment with back-office support, a dedicated education department, a tailored onboarding process, and opportunities for collaboration on population health initiatives. They emphasize independent practice within a supportive framework, weekly touchpoints with peers and management, a limited patient census for meaningful patient interaction, and a non-stereotypical approach to healthcare.

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
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 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

Post-acute or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred
Adult, Family, or Gerontology certification preferred
Experience with geriatric patients preferred

Responsibilities

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.