About nicole tackett, ceo of Optimum Physician Management.

Nicole Tackett is the driving force behind our physician management team, with a unique blend of credentials, experience, and a deep passion for bridging the gap between corporate and medicine. Nicole holds an MBA with a focus in healthcare administration, a testament to her dedication to healthcare excellence. She graduated with this prestigious degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2021. Her academic background equips her with a profound understanding of healthcare systems, administration, and the intricacies of managing medical practices.

Experience

With over 5 years of hands-on experience in physician management, Nicole brings invaluable expertise to the table. Her journey in the healthcare field began at a young age, working in medical administration, and has since evolved into a career dedicated to empowering physicians and healthcare professionals. This wealth of experience has honed her skills in understanding the unique challenges and demands of the medical industry.

Passion and Purpose

Nicole's true passion lies in helping physicians achieve the best work-life balance. She understands the complexities of the medical world and the pressures physicians face. Her mission is to bridge the gap between corporate demands and the practice of medicine, enabling physicians to focus on what they do best – providing exceptional patient care.

Community Involvement

Beyond her professional endeavors, Nicole is actively engaged in her community. Her commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the workplace, and she believes in giving back to the community that has been a source of inspiration and support throughout her journey.

Building Networks for Success

Nicole has cultivated a vast network of reputable agencies and healthcare facilities. Her talent lies in pairing physicians with the perfect opportunities, whether in locums or permanent positions. She takes pride in expertly handling the business aspects of the locum tenens occupation, ensuring that physicians can devote their full attention to providing excellent care.

Nicole Tackett is not just a physician manager; she's a dedicated advocate for physicians and a bridge between the corporate and medical worlds. Contact Nicole today to discover how her expertise can elevate your practice and bring a healthier work-life balance to your career.

how can optimum physician management help you?

  • Physicians are primarily trained to provide medical care to their patients. Administrative tasks, such as managing finances, optimizing operations, and complying with changing healthcare regulations, can be time-consuming and distracting. Consulting firms can shoulder these responsibilities, allowing physicians to dedicate more time and energy to patient care. This, in turn, can improve the quality of medical services and enhance patient satisfaction.

  • The process of onboarding at a new facility or ensuring all licenses are up to date and compliant is a long detailed process. We specialize in ensuring all licenses stay compliant, all credentialing is up to date and all deadlines met. By allowing us to streamline this for you, this gives the physician free time to focus on providing excellent patient care or enjoying time away from work. We coordinate all credentialing needs and ensure each facility as all the necessary information needed to make the process quick and efficient.

  • Consulting firms often consist of professionals with specialized knowledge and experience in healthcare management, medical billing, compliance, and other critical areas. Physicians may not have the time or expertise to handle these administrative tasks efficiently. By outsourcing to a consulting firm, they can access the specialized knowledge required to navigate complex healthcare regulations, billing codes, and compliance requirements. This ensures that their practice operates smoothly and within legal boundaries.

all about locum and the growth potential in this industry

Locum work for physicians involves stepping into a temporary role to cover a fellow physician's absence due to factors such as vacation, illness, maternity leave, or staffing shortages.

Here are key aspects of locum work for physicians:

  1. Flexibility: Locum positions offer flexibility in terms of schedule and location. Physicians can choose assignments that align with their availability and preferences, allowing for a better work-life balance.

  2. Diverse Settings: Locum physicians have the opportunity to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and community health centers. This diversity enables them to gain experience in different environments and specialties.

  3. Travel Opportunities: Locum work often involves traveling to different locations. This can be appealing to physicians who enjoy exploring new places or want to experience healthcare practices in different regions.

  4. Financial Benefits: Locum tenens positions often come with competitive compensation, and some assignments may include benefits such as housing, travel expenses, and malpractice insurance. This can be advantageous for physicians looking to supplement their income or manage their finances strategically. The need for Locum physicians is exponentially growing nationwide which allows for many opportunities now and in the future.

FAQs

  • No, we are a physician management company.

  • Monthly management services starting out $250 a month.

  • As part of the elite contract, we assist in all aspects of medical license maintenance including but not limited to, renewal dates/deadlines as well as CME requirements for each state as they differ from state to state.

  • It all depends on the individual physician. If the physician has a bunch of state licenses, then it’s easy. If the physician only has one then it limits. That’s the benefit of my service— I focus on the immediate needs, and what it takes to get you to where you have all of the opportunities available.

  • No, we are a full service management firm specializing in all business aspects of being a physician.

  • Yes. We provide medical license procurement assistance and IMLC procurement as an add on service to our essential or elite management package.

  • Referral bonuses are offered.