Primary Care PA Inpatient Psych Unit

Job Description Primary Care PA for Inpatient Psych Unit Compensation: $147,000–$195,000 annually

Schedule:

Wednesday–Friday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM;
Saturday, 8:00 AM–12:00 AM

Hours:

40 hours per week

Employment Type:

Full-Time Setting:
Inpatient Psychiatry / Behavioral Health

We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to provide medical care to adult patients receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment. This position is ideal for either a new graduate or an experienced PA who is comfortable evaluating and managing routine medical conditions and providing primary medical care to a psychiatric patient population.

The PA will work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, collaborating closely with psychiatric residents, psychiatrists, and other medical staff to ensure patients receive comprehensive medical and psychiatric care.

The standard schedule is:

• Wednesday: 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
• Thursday: 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
• Friday: 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:00 AM
• Total: 40 hours per week

The department currently has two other medical PAs. There will be overlap with another PA on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing opportunities for collaboration and additional clinical support.

• Provide comprehensive medical care to adult patients on an inpatient psychiatric service, primarily during evenings and weekends.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage routine medical conditions within the PA's scope of practice.
• Perform medical assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Respond to acute medical concerns and changes in patient condition.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatric residents and the psychiatrist on duty.
• Provide medical coverage in the psychiatric emergency setting as needed.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory tests.
• Initiate and manage treatment for common medical conditions.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, psychiatry, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Recognize situations requiring consultation or escalation to an attending physician or other specialist.
• Participate in a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Qualifications Required Bachelor 's degree.

Current New York State Physician Assistant registration.

Current New York State Physician Assistant license.

Current NCCPA certification.

Ability to provide medical care within the PA's scope of practice.

Strong interest in providing medical/primary care to a psychiatric patient population.

Experience The ideal candidate will be comfortable independently managing routine medical problems while recognizing when additional consultation or escalation is appropriate. Experience in inpatient medicine, emergency medicine, primary care, or behavioral health is helpful but not required.

A structured orientation will be provided with the daytime medical team. The length of orientation will be tailored to the candidate's experience level, clinical background, and comfort with the responsibilities of the position.

The Physician Assistant will report to the Director of Medical Services for the Department of Psychiatry.

The PA will work closely with:

• Psychiatric residents on call
• The psychiatrist on duty
• Other medical PAs
• Nursing staff
• Other members of the multidisciplinary behavioral health team

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $147,000–$195,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors.

We are looking for a collaborative, clinically confident PA who is interested in providing medical care to patients with psychiatric illness. The successful candidate will be comfortable working during evenings and weekends, managing routine medical issues, communicating effectively with psychiatric providers, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

New graduates and experienced Physician Assistants are encouraged to apply.