Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

TeamHealth; Blackwell (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional liability insurance

APC focused education

Job summary

TeamHealth is seeking an experienced emergency medicine physician assistant (PA-C) to join our team in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care across rural emergency departments and requires a high level of clinical autonomy.

Your responsibilities include evaluating and managing acute conditions, performing medical screenings, and collaborating with supervising physicians. Competitive compensation, liability insurance, and healthcare benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
• Current certification by NCCPA (PA-C).
• Active Oklahoma PA license (or ability to obtain before start date).
• Minimum of 4 years of emergency medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical exams and assessments for patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and emergent conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice.
• Initiate treatment plans and prescribe medications.
• Stabilize and manage critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians for complex cases.

Skills

Emergency medicine experience

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Accredited physician assistant program

NCCPA certification (PA-C)

Oklahoma PA license

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Job description

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 a 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)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• APC focused education: procedure and skills labs

Interested in learning more? Apply today!

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