Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)

Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) – Work From Anywhere in the U.S.!

Love what you do. Enjoy where you live. Make a difference where it's needed most!

Are you a passionate Physician Assistant looking for a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Rural Psychiatry Associates (RPA) is seeking dedicated Psychiatric Physician Assistants to join our growing team!

Live anywhere in the United States while providing essential psychiatric care to rural and underserved communities. No relocation required!

About Rural Psychiatry Associates

Rural Psychiatry Associates provides behavioral health services to underserved and rural communities across more than 250 locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, Alaska, and beyond. We serve patients of all ages in hospitals, clinics, schools, and senior living facilities.

Our team includes psychiatric physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychotherapists who work together in a physician-supervised, team-oriented care model. We are committed to bringing quality mental health care to communities that need it most while supporting our providers through comprehensive training, collaboration, and continued education.

Important Travel Requirements

Travel is a significant component of this position, particularly during the first few years of employment. Providers should be comfortable with frequent travel and extended periods away from home.

• Year 1: Providers can expect to be away from home for up to 120 days.
• Year 2: Providers can expect to be away from home for up to 100 days.
• Ongoing Travel: Providers are expected to travel at least one week per month to assigned contracted sites.
• Current Travel Locations: Travel is currently focused on Alaska, with assignments based on organizational needs.

RPA covers approved travel expenses, including airfare, hotel accommodations, per diem, and other approved travel expenses.

This is a remote-based position between travel assignments, allowing you to live anywhere in the United States while serving patients at our contracted locations.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Work From Anywhere: We can hire qualified candidates throughout the United States. No relocation required!
• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact by providing psychiatric care to rural and underserved communities.
• Comprehensive Team Approach: Work alongside experienced psychiatric physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychotherapists.
• In-Depth Training: Complete RPA's internal psychiatric education program, led by physicians with more than 175 years of combined experience.
• Professional Growth: Develop your clinical skills through ongoing education, collaboration, and support from experienced providers.
• Variety: Work with patients of all ages and a wide range of psychiatric needs across different care settings.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric care to patients of all ages with a variety of mental health conditions.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions within the scope of your PA license and applicable state requirements.
• Prescribe and manage medications while monitoring patient progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate patient care.
• Provide psychoeducation and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Travel to assigned contracted sites to provide in-person psychiatric services.

What We're Looking For

• Active Physician Assistant (PA) license and certification.
• Active license in your state of residence and eligibility to obtain additional state licenses as needed to provide services to RPA patients.
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
• Previous psychiatry experience preferred.
• Psychiatry certification required when eligible.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least one week per month, including extended periods away from home.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Ability to meet required vaccination requirements, including COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. Exceptions are not available for these requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Starting at $120,000 annually

Rural Psychiatry Associates offers a benefits package designed to support employee health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Benefits available for this position include:

• Medical Insurance – Employee and family coverage options available, with RPA contributing toward the cost of coverage.
• Dental Insurance – Employee and family coverage options available, with RPA contributing toward the cost of coverage.
• Vision Insurance – Employee and family coverage options available, with RPA contributing toward the cost of coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance – Employee-paid coverage.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – Company-paid coverage.
• Life Insurance – Company-paid coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development – Internal education program offering Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities.

Benefit eligibility, coverage options, employer contributions, and applicable waiting periods are subject to the terms of each benefit plan and company policies.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about psychiatric care and want a career that combines flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in rural communities, we'd love to hear from you!

Rural Psychiatry Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.