Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician In Blackwell, OK

Edphysician; Blackwell (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Education focused on procedures and skills

Job summary

Edphysician is seeking a highly experienced emergency medicine physician assistant (PA-C) to provide patient-centered care in Blackwell and Perry, Oklahoma. The role requires high clinical autonomy in busy emergency settings with offsite physician supervision available.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of emergency medicine experience and an accredited PA program degree. Competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance and 401k plan are offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical screenings and histories.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests like labs and imaging.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice.
• Initiate treatment plans and prescribe medications.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency medicine experience

Patient care management

Education

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program

Active Oklahoma PA license

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR)

Diagnostic tests interpretation

Job description

Overview

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 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