Location: Remote
Credentials: Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Licensure: Active PA licenses in Oklahoma and California required; additional licensure in Idaho and/or Texas strongly preferred.
We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join a behavioral health treatment program, providing psychiatric care and addiction treatment for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This primarily remote opportunity involves working closely with treatment teams to support patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing follow-up care within the PA’s scope of practice and applicable physician collaboration or supervision requirements.
- Complete admission histories and physicals and addiction-focused medical visits, as appropriate to licensure, experience, and assignment.
- Support patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians and facility staff to coordinate care and treatment planning.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
- Manage assigned facility relationships and respond promptly to clinical needs and admission deadlines.
Qualifications
- Current Physician Assistant certification (PA-C).
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience, including addiction treatment experience.
- Active PA licenses in Oklahoma and California; additional licensure in Idaho and/or Texas strongly preferred.
- Experience providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage clinical responsibilities independently while collaborating closely with physicians and treatment teams.
- Experience in residential treatment, detox, PHP, or IOP settings is preferred.
Schedule: Full-time; hours depend on facility assignments and patient needs.
Compensation: $160,000–$200,000 annually, based on experience.
Benefits: PTO and 401(k).