Physician Primary Care
Listed compensation
$215k-$238k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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 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: Jackson, MI
Main Service Area: Lansing 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
- 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 advanced primary and specialty care to geriatric and medically complex patients in their homes or care settings. Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, manage acute and chronic conditions, and provide leadership and oversight for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted state license and board certification in family practice, internal medicine, geriatric, or palliative care. Candidates must have prior supervisory experience and the ability to travel daily within the service area.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$227k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $235k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.0 / 10 · top 5% in primary care | ranked against 1,335 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $215k–$238k | Primary Care median $277k (middle half $255k–$311k)106 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$235k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Michigan | 30 active | 1,336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment637 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #17 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 920 in the last 30 days | 458 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Primary Care at Optimal Care - Evergreen a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,335 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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