Physician Assistant

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services • Vinita, OK

73d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Physician Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Your impact will include: Comprehensive Patient Evaluations Conduct detailed histories and physical, mental, and psychiatric assessments for new and existing patients Clinical Decision-Making Diagnose conditions and develop effective, individualized treatment plans and discharge strategies, evaluate daily clinical concerns and adjust treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes Patient Rounds & Collaboration Round on units, review charts and collaborate closely with physicians and other interdisciplinary teams as a trusted clinical partner Policy & Process Improvement Help develop and implement clinical policies and procedures that enhance care delivery Patient & Family Education Provide guidance on preventive care, treatment plans, and medication use Team Engagement Participate in treatment team meetings, staff discussions, and educational conferences Leadership Opportunities Step into supervisory or administrative roles when needed

Requirements

• Certification as a physicians’ assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners
• National certification as a Physician’s Assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Physicians’ Assistant.
• Prescriptive authority for Schedules II, III, IV and V drugs
• Successful completion of OSBI background check
• Pre-employment drug screening required

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed histories and physical, mental, and psychiatric assessments for new and existing patients
• Diagnose conditions and develop effective, individualized treatment plans and discharge strategies
• Evaluate daily clinical concerns and adjust treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes
• Round on units, review charts and collaborate closely with physicians and other interdisciplinary teams
• Help develop and implement clinical policies and procedures that enhance care delivery
• Provide guidance on preventive care, treatment plans, and medication use
• Participate in treatment team meetings, staff discussions, and educational conferences
• Step into supervisory or administrative roles when needed

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance
• Multiple health insurance options (no pre-existing condition exclusions)
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• 11 paid holidays annually
• 15 vacation days and 15 sick days in your first year
• Retirement plan with strong employer match
• Longevity bonuses
• Student loan repayment opportunities
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed