Full-Time
Hospice Clinical Manager
Optimal Care
51-200 employees
Medicare-certified home health with geriatric care
Compensation Overview
$85k - $95k/yr
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Hybrid
Moderate travel within the service area is required, with an after-hours administrative phone-support rotation.
Bachelor's, Associate's, Bachelor of Science (BS)
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- The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
- The candidate must hold a current state license as a Registered Nurse.
- The candidate must have at least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- The candidate must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
- The candidate must be able to travel moderately within the service area.
- The candidate must have strong communication, observation, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- The candidate must understand business management principles, healthcare operations, governmental regulations, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, CHAP standards, hospice philosophy, and palliative care principles.
- The candidate must have advanced nursing skills consistent with accepted clinical standards.
- The candidate must be able to assess and respond to diverse needs across varied care settings.
- The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- The candidate must demonstrate empathy when managing emotional situations while respecting individual lifestyles.
- The candidate must have leadership abilities including coaching, personnel management, and staff development.
- Lead hospice care delivery and oversee a multidisciplinary team responsible for coordinated end-of-life care.
- Guide and develop an interdisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, spiritual care providers, and other supportive services.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, quality standards, and operational excellence across hospice services.
- Partner with field staff, physicians, and organizational leadership to shape care delivery.
- Support staff development and drive continuous improvement across hospice services.
- Influence patient experience and team culture while maintaining compassionate care as the focus of decisions.
- Provide on-call administrative phone support for after-hours field staff.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
- Hospice or home health experience is preferred.
- Management or supervisory experience is preferred.
Optimal Care provides Medicare-certified home health services for seniors, guided by a nurse practitioner-led care model. A nurse practitioner visits patients at home and develops individualized care plans that cover behavioral health, dementia, geriatric, diabetic, wound, and orthopedic care. This in-home, NP-driven approach offers a broad suite of geriatric-focused programs rather than only post-surgical or rehabilitation services. Its goal is to keep seniors safe and healthy at home by coordinating comprehensive, specialty care in their living environments.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Michigan
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 2025 Careline and Optimal Home Care merger created broader integrated post-acute coverage.
- August 2026 website updates signal ongoing investment in service lines and patient acquisition.
- LinkedIn lists 501-1000 employees, supporting scale for multi-state growth and operational leverage.
What critics are saying
- Medicare reimbursement cuts can compress margins across physician, home health, and hospice services.
- Large regional operators can outspend Optimal Care on recruiting, compliance, and payer negotiations.
- Any hospice billing investigation could threaten referrals, contracts, and the company’s survival.
What makes Optimal Care unique
- Optimal Care combines physician services, home health, and hospice across one continuum.
- Its clinician-owned model and Midwest footprint deepen referral relationships and care coordination.
- Website updates in August 2026 show active service expansion and brand consolidation after 2025 merger.
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Benefits
Paid Time Off
Company Vehicle Program
Flexible Work Schedule
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
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