PACE Central Michigan is opening a new PACE Center clinic in Houghton Lake—and we’re seeking a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant who is ready to help build something meaningful in a rural community.
This role is ideal for a provider who wants more than a traditional clinical position—someone who is excited to help shape a new clinic from the ground up and influence care delivery.
Position Summary
In coordination with the Medical Director and clinical leadership, this provider will play a key role in clinic startup, participant care, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. This includes helping establish clinical workflows, supporting care model development, and ensuring readiness for participant enrollment within the PACE model.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive primary care and participate in care coordination for PACE participants
- Support startup and readiness efforts for a new rural clinic
- Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to deliver holistic, participant-centered care
- Help develop and implement clinical workflows and care processes
- Coordinate care across specialties and external providers
- Contribute to building a strong clinical culture and team environment
- Partner with leadership to ensure a successful clinic launch and ongoing operations
What We’re Looking For
- Michigan Licensed Physician (MD/DO), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
- Experience in geriatrics, primary care, or complex/chronic care preferred
- PACE experience preferred but not required
- BLS certification and DEA registration
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical records
- Comfort working in a startup environment and helping build structure
- Strong clinical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and build relationships
- A provider who is engaged, flexible, and mission-driven
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive annual salary based on experience
- CME/CE stipend and time for CME annually
- Leadership role in a dynamic, mission-driven organization
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Work with a collaborative and dedicated healthcare team
- Fringe benefits include generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), 403b Retirement Plan with organization match.
- Work hours of M-F 8 am–4:30 pm
- On call rotation of approximately 1 week every 5–6 weeks from home/remote with nurse and on call service support
Work Location: In person