Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Explore Future Opportunities with Optimal Care

Optimal Care is growing, and we're looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. We invite you to submit your resume so we can learn more about your experience and the type of role you're looking for. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.

Why You'll Enjoy Working with Us

• Enjoy no weekends, holidays, or on-call and flexible schedules that adapt to your lifestyle
• Enjoy independent practice within a framework that values your expertise
• Experience a limited patient census, allowing for meaningful time with your patients
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance population health initiatives
• Be part of a team that offers non-stereotypical healthcare, breaking away from the mold
• 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
• 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
• Engage in weekly touchpoints with peers and management to stay connected and supported

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: Kalamazoo, MI
• Main Service Area: Kalamazoo and surrounding areas
  • This role requires once a week visits to the facilities that we partner with in this service area
  • Physicians are assigned to 2-3 facilities

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

• This role provides a base annual salary (listed below) and has monthly bonus potential

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 C are 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.