Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optimal Care; Bingham Farms (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Vehicle Program for field roles

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care in Bingham Farms, MI is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and medically complex patients. This role supports meaningful patient relationships with no weekends or on-call obligations.

The candidate will conduct evaluations, manage treatment plans, and collaborate with a supportive clinical team. Benefits include a flexible schedule, competitive salary of $110,000—$120,000, and generous paid time off among others.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in a post‑acute setting.
• Adult, Family, or Gerontology certification preferred.
• Experience with geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor medications.
• Coordinate closely with physicians and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards

Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families and caregivers

Skill in nursing practice

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree as a Board‑Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Current State License as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

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 will provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and medically complex patients, often in their homes or care settings. This role offers flexibility, collaboration, and a supportive clinical environment that removes unnecessary administrative burden. You will benefit from no weekends, holidays, or on‑call requirements; a flexible schedule; a limited patient census that allows you to spend more meaningful time with each individual; strong back‑office support, streamlined credentialing, structured onboarding, and ongoing collaboration with physicians and peers to focus on clinical decision‑making and patient care from day one.

In this role, you will 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 will 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: Jackson, MI
• Main Service Area: Oakland County 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in a post‑acute setting 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
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families and caregivers in post‑acute care settings
• Skill in nursing practice and 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—$120,000 USD

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

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check performed by a third‑party administrator, the Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, 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.