Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About the role

Practice medicine in a way that prioritizes time, connection, and meaningful patient relationships. As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Physician Services, you'll provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and medically complex patients, often in their homes or care settings, with the autonomy to focus on what matters most-delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that improves comfort, function, and quality of life. This role is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who values flexibility, collaboration, and a supportive clinical environment that removes unnecessary administrative burden. You'll benefit from no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements , a flexible schedule, and a limited patient census that allows you to spend more meaningful time with each individual. With strong back-office support, streamlined credentialing, structured onboarding, and ongoing collaboration with physicians and peers, you'll be set up to focus on clinical decision-making and patient care from day one. In this role, you'll conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, develop and manage individualized treatment plans, prescribe and monitor medications, and coordinate closely with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. Working within a collaborative practice framework, you'll serve as a key clinical decision-maker while helping patients and families better understand diagnoses, manage chronic illness, and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations. Location Office Location: Grand Rapids, MI Main Service Area: Grand Rapids and surrounding areas This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes Hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Required Qualification 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, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in a post-acute or as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Adult, Family, or Gerontology certification
• Experience with geriatric patients
• Essential Skills and Competencies
• Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families and caregivers in post-acute care 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
• Pay Range
• This role provides a base annual salary and has monthly bonus potential
• How We Care for You
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...
• Background Screening
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 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 offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits

Additional Information

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. For 6 consecutive years, we have earned the Great Places to Work certification, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

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