Lead Advanced Practice Clinician in Midwest City, OK

TeamHealth is seeking an experienced emergency medicine advanced practice clinician (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) to serve as the lead APC at St. Anthony Hospital Emergency Department in Midwest City, Oklahoma. This leadership role combines clinical excellence with administrative oversight and serves as a key liaison between APCs, physicians, hospital leadership, and TeamHealth operations.

In addition to the administrative duties, the lead APC role carries a full-time clinical commitment, with the minimum average of 120 clinical hours per month. The administrative component focuses on promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, patient-centered care, and professional growth, while the individual remains actively engaged in clinical practice within the emergency department.

About the Facility
St. Anthony Hospital Midwest is a community-focused emergency department committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. As part of TeamHealth's physician-led organization, clinicians benefit from strong clinical support, leadership development opportunities, and a collaborative practice environment.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care consistent with TeamHealth clinical standards and evidence-based practice
• Maintain clinical competency and productivity expectations while serving in a leadership capacity
• Support safe, efficient patient flow and exceptional patient experiences
• Promote adherence to departmental protocols, documentation standards, and quality initiatives

APC Leadership

• Serve as the primary clinical and operational leader for the APC team
• Mentor and support APCs through onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing professional development
• Foster teamwork and collaboration among physicians, APCs, nursing staff, and hospital personnel
• Act as a resource for clinical questions, workflow concerns, and professional guidance

Operations and Performance Management

• Partner with the facility medical director and TeamHealth leadership to achieve departmental goals
• Assist with APC scheduling, staffing optimization, and coverage management
• Monitor productivity, documentation quality, patient satisfaction, and operational metrics
• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of APC team members
• Participate in performance evaluations and clinician development initiatives

Quality and Patient Safety

• Champion TeamHealth quality standards and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in peer review, chart review, and quality improvement activities
• Assist with implementation of evidence-based clinical practices and process improvements
• Support compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and TeamHealth standards

Leadership and Communication

• Serve as a liaison between TeamHealth leadership, hospital administration, physicians, and APC staff
• Attend leadership meetings and communicate organizational updates to APC team members
• Promote a positive workplace culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Support change management initiatives and operational enhancements

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• Current Oklahoma licensure as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum of three years of EM experience as an advanced practice clinician
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

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- Competitive compensation package, including leadership stipend
- Health insurance with optional dental and vision
- 401k
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and professional support resources
- Collaborative physician-led culture focused on clinical excellence and clinician success
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care, team performance, and departmental outcomes