Physician Assistant

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

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)—aren’tjust words; they 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.

Ifyou’reready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow with us.

About the Facility

The Oklahoma Forensic Center is the largest inpatient behavioral health facility within ODMHSAS and the state’s only inpatient forensic hospital, serving all 77 counties.

• Location: Vinita, Oklahoma (approximately 60 miles northeast of Tulsa)

• Capacity: 268 beds

• Population Served: Individuals found incompetent for adjudication oradjudicatedNot
  Guilty by Reason of Insanity

About the position:

As a Physician Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Your impact will include:

• 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
  Minimum requirements:

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

• National certification as a Physician’s Assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Physicians’ Assistant.

• Prescriptive authority for Schedules II, III, IV and V drugs
  Special Requirements:

• Successful completion of OSBI background check

• Pre‑employment drug screening required
  Benefits That Support You
  ODMHSAS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• 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

Life in the Grand Lake Area

Living near Grand Lake offers an exceptional balance of work and lifestyle:

• Minutes from Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees- one of Oklahoma’s premier destinations for
  boating, fishing, 4x4 rock crawling and waterfront living

• Relaxed pace with low cost of living and short commutes

• Access to golf courses, marinas, and scenic outdoor spaces

• Unique local shops, dining, and cultural attractions

• Close‑tied community with easy access to Tulsa
  Important to Know:
  Our facility operates 24/7, so flexibility is key. Occasional weekends or overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonableaccommodationsavailable upon request.