Emergency Medicine, 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.

\n 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

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• Perform comprehensive medical screening exams, histories, and physical assessments for patients of all ages
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• Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and emergent conditions across all levels of acuity
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• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and EKGs
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• Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, airway management as credentialed)
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• Initiate treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide patient education and discharge instructions
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• Stabilize and manage critically ill patients, including coordination of transfers when necessary
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• Collaborate with offsite supervising physicians as needed for complex cases
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• Ensure accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
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• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
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• Assist with patient flow and triage prioritization as needed
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Qualifications\n

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• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
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• Current certification by NCCPA (PA-C)
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• Active Oklahoma PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
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• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
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• Minimum of 4 years of emergency medicine experience required
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• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a solo coverage environment
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• Strong clinical decision-making skills and comfort managing high-acuity patients
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• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Work Environment and Schedule\n

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• Practice across two emergency department sites: Blackwell, Oklahoma, and Perry, Oklahoma
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• Critical access hospital settings affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center
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• Solo PA coverage with offsite physician supervision
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• Rotating shifts (12s or 24s) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
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• Busy emergency departments with a broad range of patient acuity
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Compensation and Benefits\n

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• Competitive compensation
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• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
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• Health, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
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• 401k retirement plan
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• APC focused education: procedure and skills labs
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\n- Health insurance\n
\n- Professional liability insurance paid\n
\n- 401(k)\n
\n- Stability of a respected industry leader\n
\n- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program\n
\n- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career\n
\n- Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute\n