Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Oklahoma Forensic Center – Vinita, OK

Full-Time | Exempt | Commensurate based on education and experience.

Join a Team that CARES. At the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), our guiding values – I.C.A.R.E. (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) – shape everything we do. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow with us.

• Location:
  
  Vinita, Oklahoma (approximately 60 miles northeast of Tulsa)
• Capacity: 268 beds
• Population Served:
  Individuals found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

As a Physician Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

• Comprehensive Patient Evaluations
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  Conduct detailed histories and physical, mental, and psychiatric assessments for new and existing patients.
• Clinical Decision‑Making
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  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
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  Round on units, review charts, and collaborate closely with physicians and other interdisciplinary teams as a trusted clinical partner.
• Policy & Process Improvement
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  Help develop and implement clinical policies and procedures that enhance care delivery.
• Patient & Family Education
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  Provide guidance on preventive care, treatment plans, and medication use.
• Team Engagement
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  Participate in treatment team meetings, staff discussions, and educational conferences.
• Leadership Opportunities
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  Step into supervisory or administrative roles when needed.

• Certification as a physician assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners.
• National certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Physicians’ Assistants.
• Prescriptive authority for Schedules II, III, IV and V drugs.

• Successful completion of OSBI background check.
• Pre‑employment drug screening required.

• 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.

Our facility operates 24/7, so flexibility is key. Occasional weekends or overtime may be required based on operational needs.

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.