Physician’s 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.
