TeamHealth is seeking a highly experienced and motivated emergency medicine physician assistant (PA-C) to join our team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care across two emergency department locations in Blackwell and Perry, Oklahoma. This position is based in a rural emergency hospitals affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center and features solo PA coverage, requiring a high level of clinical autonomy and confidence in independent decision-making.
The PA will practice at the top of their scope, managing patients of all acuity levels in a busy emergency department setting, with offsite physician supervision available for consultation and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive medical screening exams, histories, and physical assessments for patients of all ages
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and emergent conditions across all levels of acuity
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and EKGs
- Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, airway management as credentialed)
- Initiate treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide patient education and discharge instructions
- Stabilize and manage critically ill patients, including coordination of transfers when necessary
- Collaborate with offsite supervising physicians as needed for complex cases
- Ensure accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
- Assist with patient flow and triage prioritization as needed
Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
- Current certification by NCCPA (PA-C)
- Active Oklahoma PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Minimum of 4 years of emergency medicine experience required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a solo coverage environment
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and comfort managing high-acuity patients
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Work Environment and Schedule- Practice across two emergency department sites: Blackwell, Oklahoma, and Perry, Oklahoma
- Critical access hospital settings affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center
- Solo PA coverage with offsite physician supervision
- Rotating shifts (12s or 24s) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Busy emergency departments with a broad range of patient acuity
Compensation and Benefits- Competitive compensation
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
- 401k retirement plan
- APC focused education: procedure and skills labs
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