Physician

Why You'll Enjoy Working with Us

Enjoy no weekends, holidays, or on-call and flexible schedules that adapt to your lifestyle

Experience fast and easy credentialing so you can begin making an impact sooner

Join a tight-knit community with collaboration and support

Build meaningful connections with both your team and your patients

Leverage back-office support staff to handle administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on patient care

Utilize our dedicated education department with full-time training staff

Start strong with a tailored onboarding process that meets you where you are, with a single point of contact

Collaborate with colleagues to advance population health initiatives

Enjoy independent practice within a framework that values your expertise

Engage in weekly touchpoints with peers and management to stay connected and supported

Experience a limited patient census, allowing for meaningful time with your patients

Be part of a team that offers non-stereotypical healthcare, breaking away from the mold

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.

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: West Branch 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 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

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...

Optimal Care

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, 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.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families 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.

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.