Physician Jobs in Oklahoma
Physician jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in primary care, emergency medicine, and hospitalist settings, with growing demand in rural health and behavioral health integration. Oklahoma City and Tulsa anchor most of the hiring, with Lawton and Norman also seeing steady openings, and major employers including OU Health, Saint Francis Health System, and INTEGRIS Health maintaining a consistent physician workforce. Family medicine, internal medicine, and psychiatry are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
This contract, on-site position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide essential psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a community that values compassionate, evidence-based medicine.
As a Locum MD in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you will play a critical role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating young patients facing mental health challenges. You will work within a collaborative clinical environment alongside other healthcare professionals, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans that improve patient outcomes and support families.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for child and adolescent patients
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications with careful monitoring of side effects
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy as clinically indicated
- Collaborate with pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare providers
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record system
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for acute psychiatric presentations
- Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and resources
- Participate in clinical case reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Adhere to all medical, legal, and ethical standards in patient care
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of a residency in Psychiatry with a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Board certification or board eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Active and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Oklahoma
- Experience at the Associate level in psychiatric care for children and adolescents
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with patients, families, and staff
- Ability to work effectively in an on-site, contract-based clinical setting
- Commitment to providing culturally sensitive and patient-centered care
- Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances
- BLS/ACLS certification as required by the facility
- Malpractice insurance coverage or ability to obtain it
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8a-5p)
No call requirement
Patient Volume: 12-16 per day
Case Types: Adverse childhood events, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bulimia, anorexia, some crisis intervention, and some autism
Support Staff: Social workers and behavioral health techs
EMR: Cerner
Must be board-certified
Additional Certifications: DEA, ACLS, and BLS
Paid travel & expenses
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Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Physician Job Market in Oklahoma
A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TeamHealth14
- INTEGRIS Health7
- Saint Francis Health System4
- Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma4
- US Department of Veterans Affairs3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Law & Legal Services
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician jobs across Oklahoma.
- Active Oklahoma medical license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of an accredited residency program in the applicable specialty
- Current DEA registration and valid controlled substance permit for Oklahoma
- Board certification or active board eligibility in the applicable specialty
- Current Basic Life Support certification with Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Physician Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician in Oklahoma?
Physicians in Oklahoma must hold a valid license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, which requires graduation from an accredited medical or osteopathic school, completion of an accredited residency program, and passage of the USMLE or COMLEX exam series. Applicants must also pass an Oklahoma background check and obtain a state-specific controlled dangerous substance registration before practicing independently.
Which companies hire physicians in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma physician roles are posted by TeamHealth, INTEGRIS Health, and Saint Francis Health System and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers across the state are consistently among the most active hirers, particularly for primary care and hospital-based positions.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most physician jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton have the most physician openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City drives the largest share of listings due to its concentration of major academic medical centers and multispecialty health systems, while Tulsa's established hospital networks and Lawton's proximity to Fort Sill create consistent demand for both employed and locum positions.
Are there remote physician jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're rare. About 7% of physician openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or telehealth components are in psychiatry, radiology interpretation, and chronic disease management for rural patients served by Oklahoma's telemedicine programs.
How can I get hired as a physician in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to residency-affiliated programs or new-attending roles at OU Health or INTEGRIS Health, both of which regularly onboard physicians completing training. Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics operating under Oklahoma's rural physician recruitment incentive programs also hire new graduates. Completing an Oklahoma-based residency or fellowship is the strongest credential for candidates without independent practice experience, as it establishes local references and familiarity with state licensure requirements.
Where can I find and apply to physician jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to physician jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings across specialties and practice settings. Find roles that match your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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