A 773-bed, award-winning academic medical center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join a well-staffed, high-acuity department with 24/7 double physician coverage and round-the-clock advanced practice clinician support. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital — a historic institution founded in 1898 — is nationally recognized for performance excellence in cardiology, oncology, surgery, and behavioral medicine, offering a clinician the breadth of subspecialty backup and institutional resources typically found only at major tertiary referral centers. The position carries employee status with a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible schedule designed to support long-term work-life balance.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent hourly compensation (employee W-2 status)
- Sign-on bonus or residency stipend available
- Flexible scheduling with supportive leadership
- Paid professional liability insurance — occurrence-based with tail coverage included
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through a dedicated institute
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting high quality of work-life balance
- Stability of a nationally recognized, established emergency medicine group
Practice Highlights
- 773-bed acute care facility with recognized service lines in cardiology, oncology, surgery, and behavioral medicine
- 24/7 double physician coverage — two attending physicians on shift simultaneously every day of the year
- 24/7 advanced practice clinician (APC) coverage daily, providing consistent mid-level support throughout all shifts
- Full subspecialty backup across cardiology, oncology, surgical, and behavioral health services
- Historic flagship campus established in 1898, with a track record of performance excellence, quality, technology, and patient safety recognition
- Located in the Oklahoma City metro area with access to the full referral catchment of a major urban tertiary center
- Supportive departmental leadership with resources dedicated to clinician well-being and professional growth
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Oklahoma medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of high-acuity urban emergency and tertiary referral volume
About the Community
Oklahoma City is one of the most affordable major metros in the United States, combining a low cost of living with a vibrant and rapidly growing urban core — home to a thriving arts district, professional sports (NBA's Thunder), diverse dining, and a strong public and private school landscape. The city sits at the crossroads of the Great Plains, offering easy access to outdoor recreation including Lake Hefner, the Wichita Mountains, and extensive trail systems, all within a short drive. Physicians relocating to OKC consistently cite the combination of big-city amenities, no state income tax burden relative to peer metros, and genuine community warmth as reasons they stay long-term.