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’t just 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.

If you’re ready 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 or adjudicated Not

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-knit 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. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

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