Forensic Physician Assistant — Impactful Behavioral Health

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK is hiring a Physician Assistant to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a collaborative setting. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, make clinical decisions, conduct rounds, and help develop policies to improve care delivery.

Requirements include PA certification by the Oklahoma Board, national PA certification, prescriptive authority for controlled substances, OSBI background check, and pre‑employment drug screening.

Qualifications

• Certification as a physician’s assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners
• National certification as a Physician’s Assistant by NCCPA
• Prescriptive authority for Schedules II–V drugs
• Successful completion of OSBI background check
• Pre‑employment drug screening required

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Prescriptive authority

Comprehensive patient evaluations

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Certification as a physicians’ assistant by the OK State Board of Medical Examiners

National certification as a Physician’s Assistant (NCCPA)

OSBI background check

Pre‑employment drug screening

Job description

Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK is hiring a Physician Assistant to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a collaborative setting. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, make clinical decisions, conduct rounds, and help develop policies to improve care delivery.

Requirements include PA certification by the Oklahoma Board, national PA certification, prescriptive authority for controlled substances, OSBI background check, and pre‑employment drug screening.