Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$110k-$125k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
- 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 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: Gaylord, Boyne City, Grayling, 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 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
This role provides a base annual salary (listed below) and has monthly bonus potential
Pay Range
- $110,000—$125,000 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...
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and medically complex patients in their homes or care settings. Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, manage treatment plans, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s or doctoral degree as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a current state license. Candidates must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for daily travel within the service area.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Optimal Care - Evergreen a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Geriatrics (PA) — ranked against 76 active Geriatrics (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Geriatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 47 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 5% in geriatrics (pa) | ranked against 76 Geriatrics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$125k | Geriatrics median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 64% no call · 64% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment134 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Geriatrics listings | 214 in the last 30 days | 207 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Geriatrics pay trend | +3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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