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Oklahoma PA License 2026: Physician Assistant Requirements, Collaborative Practice, and Salary
Oklahoma PAs are licensed by the OSBMLS and may practice under a collaborative model without mandatory state-filed supervision agreements in most settings. The state has one of the largest Native American populations in the US — five major tribal nations operate health systems with significant IHS PA demand and federal loan-repayment eligibility. Oklahoma City (INTEGRIS, OU Health) and Tulsa (Saint Francis, St. John) anchor the urban markets.
Practice Model: Collaborative Practice
- No mandatory state supervision filing: Collaborative relationships institutionally managed
- Prescriptive authority: Schedule II–V with DEA registration
- IHS / Tribal: Major federal PA employment tier in Oklahoma
Application Requirements
- Active NCCPA certification; ARC-PA program; OSBMLS application and ~$125 fee; background check; DEA registration
Processing Timeline
4–6 weeks state license; approximately 6–8 weeks total.
PA Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
| Setting | Median Base | Typical Sign-On |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital / Inpatient (OKC / Tulsa) | $118,000 | $5,000–$15,000 |
| Surgical First-Assist | $128,000 | $8,000–$18,000 |
| IHS / Tribal Health (federal GS-scale) | $110,000–$128,000 | Loan repayment up to $50K |
| Primary Care / Outpatient | $110,000 | $5,000–$12,000 |
Top PA Employers in Oklahoma
INTEGRIS Health (OKC dominant — 11 statewide hospitals), OU Health (academic flagship), Mercy Health Oklahoma, and Saint Francis / Ascension St. John (Tulsa) anchor the urban markets. IHS Oklahoma City Area serves Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Creek Nation facilities — one of the largest IHS administrative areas nationally, with a major federal PA employment tier.
What We See at Ava Health
Oklahoma's tribal health PA market is distinctive nationally — five of the largest tribal nations in the US operate health systems here, offering more options than most states. OKC and Tulsa offer competitive compensation at Oklahoma's low COL. The OSBMLS collaborative model reduces time-to-start compared to supervision-agreement states.
Related: NP License Oklahoma 2026, PA Salary by State 2026, Healthcare Recruiting in Oklahoma 2026.
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