Physician Assistant

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• Certification as a physician’s assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners
• National certification as a Physician’s Assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Physicians’ Assistants
• Prescriptive authority for Schedules II, III, IV and V drugs
• Successful completion of OSBI background check
• Pre-employment drug screening required

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective time management and organizational skills

Benefits

ODMHSAS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• 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

Pay

Commensurate based on education and experience

Schedule

Full-time, exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.