Physician's Assistant

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

7d • 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