Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician In Blackwell, OK

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

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