Pays $116k-$132k — Physician Assistant market median is ~$126k (29 jobs) · Above average in Physician Assistant roles for work-life (6.4/10, vs 3,825 in this profession)
About the Role
Psychiatric PA in Chicago, IL. M-F schedule, ~5 weekends/year on-call. $116K-$132K. Treat eating disorders.
Join Eating Recovery Center as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant – M-F in Chicago, Illinois.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $116K - $132K
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Eating Recovery Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Physician Assistant evaluates and monitors patient psychiatric conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective treatment plans. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation, managing medications, and advocating for patients to ensure optimal care and length of stay.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing with certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and state licensure as an APRN. A minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric setting and one year of experience treating eating disorders are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Physician Assistant at Eating Recovery Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 3,825 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
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