Physician Assistant Remote (Idaho Residents Only)

Physician Assistant 8.1 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$170k-$194k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why This Role Exists

Frontier Psychiatry is committed to expanding access to high-quality mental health care in underserved and rural communities.

Our Physician Assistants play a critical role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, helping ensure patients receive timely evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment across a broad spectrum of mental health needs.

This role exists to provide high-quality clinical care, support patient access, and contribute to improved outcomes for individuals and communities we serve.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Patient Evaluation & Treatment
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric conditions using evidence-based practices
  • Prescribe medications and/or psychotherapeutic interventions as appropriate
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered mental health care
  • Manage patient panels in a timely manner based on clinical acuity and best practices

Collaboration & Communication

  • Collaborate with mental health professionals, primary care providers, and family members as appropriate
  • Participate in interdisciplinary discussions to support comprehensive treatment planning
  • Maintain a professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach in all interactions
  • Attend weekly Provider Rounds and monthly All-Staff meetings
  • Stay engaged with clinical and administrative communications across organizational platforms
  • Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records for all patient encounters
  • Ensure adherence to clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Follow best practices in documentation, prescribing, and clinical care
  • Professional Development
  • Stay current with advancements in psychiatry, including emerging treatments and medications
  • Participate in continuing education and training opportunities
  • Continuously grow and refine clinical skills to provide high-quality care

What Success Looks Like

In This Role, Success Means

  • Delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to your patient panel
  • Maintaining strong patient engagement and positive clinical outcomes
  • Collaborating effectively with providers and contributing to a strong team culture
  • Ensuring accurate documentation and full compliance with clinical standards
  • Demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence in every interaction

Education, Experience & Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

  • Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant
  • Experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions
  • Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

What We Offer

  • We believe expanding access to addiction care requires supporting the physicians delivering it.
  • 100% remote work
  • 120 hours of paid vacation
  • 40 hours of sick time
  • Your birthday off with pay
  • 9.5 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% employer-paid employee-only premiums for medical, dental, vision, and accidental insurance
  • HSA plan option
  • Stock options
  • Company-provided equipment
  • $500 annually toward continuing education
  • Malpractice insurance fully covered
  • Licensure costs covered in all states where you provide care

Our Commitment

Frontier Psychiatry is committed to ethical, accessible, and high-quality addiction treatment. We value physicians who practice with integrity, clinical rigor, and compassion—especially when serving rural and underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric conditions using evidence-based practices. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment planning and maintain accurate electronic medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Applicants are required to have state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Idaho and experience in treating mental health conditions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMedication managementInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationRegulatory complianceMental health assessmentCommunication skills

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 60% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Frontier Psychiatry holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 85/100, 8 active listings.

How many Psychiatry PA jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.1 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (pa)ranked against 60 Psychiatry (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$170k–$194kPsychiatry PA median $126k (middle half $113k–$150k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 10% remote · 60% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry PA hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 23 postings, 28 closed
New Psychiatry PA listings24 in the last 30 days25 the 30 days before (−4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry PA pay trend+9.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Frontier Psychiatrygold tier, 85/100Top Employers work-life index8 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (60 Psychiatry (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Remote (Idaho Residents Only) at Frontier Psychiatry a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (PA) — ranked against 60 active Psychiatry (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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<$140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.1
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 60 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
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About Frontier Psychiatry

Mental Health Care
Billings, Montana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% remote work
120 hours paid vacation
40 hours sick time
Birthday off with pay
9.5 paid holidays
401(k) with company match
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, accidental insurance
HSA plan option