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OPTIMAL CARE INC

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

alpena, MI

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Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

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.

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: Saginaw, MI. Main Service Area: Tawas City and surrounding areas. Interest in growing census along the lakeshore up to Alpena. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 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: $110,000 - $125,000 USD

Mileage Reimbursement. Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time. Part Time/Per Diem 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. And more...

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alpena, MI, 49707, US

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