Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
Optimal Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and medically complex patients, often in their homes or care settings. The role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered care that improves comfort, function, and quality of life. The clinician conducts comprehensive medical evaluations; develops and manages individualized treatment plans; prescribes and monitors medications; and coordinates with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. Within a collaborative practice framework, the clinician serves as a key clinical decision-maker and helps patients and families understand diagnoses, manage chronic illness, and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations. The office is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the main service area includes Three Rivers, Niles, South Haven, and surrounding areas. This is a high-travel position requiring daily travel to patients' homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. The stated schedule is 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 2 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
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations of geriatric and medically complex patients.
- 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.
- Support efforts to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
- Provide care in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes throughout the service area.
- Collaborate with colleagues on population health initiatives.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Minimum of 3 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
