Physician Assistant

This is a safety sensitive position. The Physician Assistant is an integral member of the provider team and provides direct medical services to patients.

We are not currently seeking recruitment assistance or locum tenens services.

We offer:

• 100% premium paid for employee medical, dental, and vision and 50% premiums paid for dependents
• Fully vested retirement matching
• Basic life & LTD
• Paid time off
• Paid continual education, licensure, and dues
• Load repayments
• Competitive pay

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited training program for Physician Assistants.
• Certified by the state of Oklahoma to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• At least 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant
• Eligible for medical malpractice insurance.
• Physical and mental capability to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Maintains current continuing CME requirements and other credentialing and privileging criteria required for this position.
• Possesses DEA, and Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Control Certificate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical:

• Provides direct patient care, which includes obtaining a thorough and appropriate history, accurately performing the appropriate clinical exam, arranging testing, therapy, and follow-up.
• Documents each patient encounter in the patient record, clearly and concisely, on the day the patient encounter takes place.
• Consults supervising or alternate physician when appropriate.
• Initiates patient referrals as necessary, and communicates with the referral clinician or agency.
• Maintains and improves clinical skills by attending health center provider meetings, journal clubs, internet, and other meetings.
• Other responsibilities assigned by the CMO.

Administrative:

• Participates in provider meetings, quality assurance committees, and staff meetings.
• Serves as a teacher of other health professionals and as a clinical community leader.