Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician in Blackwell, OK

TeamHealth

Blackwell, OK

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Establish Priorities, Hospital, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Management Consulting, Medical Examination, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Physician Assistant, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Blackwell, OK

POSTED

11 days ago

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

Interested in learning more? Apply today!

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About the Company

TeamHealth

At TeamHealth, our purpose is to perfect the practice of medicine, every day, in everything we do. We are proud to be the leading physician practice in the U.S., driven by our commitment to quality and safety and supported by our world-class operating team

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://www.teamhealth.com/?r=1