Physician

Optimal Care; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 215,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Company vehicle program

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care seeks a Physician Services physician to deliver advanced primary and specialty care to geriatric and medically complex patients, often in homes or care settings, with autonomy to focus on thoughtful, patient-centered care that improves comfort and quality of life.

The role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements, and a limited patient census to spend meaningful time with each patient.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy required.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• Board certification in family practice, internal medicine, geriatric or palliative care.
• Prior supervisor or management experience.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced primary and specialty care to geriatric and medically complex patients, often in homes or care settings.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams; develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medical leadership and oversight for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants; mentor clinicians.
• Improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations; contribute to value-based care initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project management

Home health knowledge

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy

Unrestricted state medical license

Board certification in family/internal/geriatric/palliative

Supervisor/management experience

Reliable transportation / valid driver's license

Job description

About the Role

Practice medicine in a way that prioritizes time, connection, and meaningful patient relationships. As a Physician in Physician Services, you’ll provide advanced primary and specialty care to geriatric and medically complex patients, often in their homes or care settings, with the autonomy to focus on delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care that improves comfort, function, and quality of life.

This role is ideal for a physician who values flexibility, collaboration, and practicing medicine beyond the traditional clinic setting. You’ll benefit from no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements, a flexible schedule, and a limited patient census that allows you to spend meaningful time with each patient. Supported by dedicated back-office teams, streamlined administrative processes, and a collaborative network of physicians and advanced practice providers, you’ll be able to focus on clinical excellence while helping shape the future of value-based care.

In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. You’ll also provide medical leadership and collaborative oversight for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, helping ensure high-quality, coordinated care while mentoring fellow clinicians. Through your expertise and leadership, you’ll play a vital role in improving patient outcomes, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, and enhancing the quality of life for the patients and families you serve.

Location

• Home Office: Saginaw, MI
• Main Service Area: Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, 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

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Current unrestricted State license to practice medicine
• Board certification in family practice, internal medicine, geriatric or palliative care
• Prior supervisor / management experience
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare, with a combination of acute care, geriatric and/or long-term care practice
• Experience with geriatric patients

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated interpersonal, supervisory, and management skills with ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrates proven organizational development and project management
• Exhibits working knowledge of regulations and reimbursement in home health care as well as proven leadership abilities

Pay Range

$215,000—$238,000 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
• 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.