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Island Psychiatry
Port Jefferson Station, New York

Physician Assistant Psychiatry - F/T

Physician Assistant Top 25% in Physician Assistant rolesFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K - $140K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Title: Physician Assistant – F/T

Location: Port Jefferson Station and Huntington New York

Job Description

Build a lasting, rewarding career in mental health. At Island Psychiatry, you’ll receive close mentorship from our CEO/Medical Director and lead Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner while developing advanced skills in a broad range of cutting-edge psychiatric treatments.

Key Responsibilities

Administer Spravato® (Esketamine) and TMS treatments under established clinical protocols.

Assist the MD and Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment.

Accurately document sessions, assist with note-taking and scriptwriting, and maintain thorough patient records.

  • Support patients throughout their visits, ensuring a professional and compassionate experience.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
  • Engage in ongoing learning and development as part of a supportive, growth-oriented team environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join us in our mission to provide innovative and compassionate care to individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Apply today!

Weekly Schedule

Start part-time (8–16 hours per week) during an introductory period to ensure mutual fit. The schedule is highly flexible at this stage, and a well suited candidate will expand into a full-time role.

Work Location

In person. We have two offices located in Port Jefferson Station and the Huntington area of Long Island. Most of the work—about 3–4 days per week—will be in the Port Jefferson location, and the remainder will be in Huntington. There will be two to three days a week of evening hours to accommodate patients.

About Island Psychiatry

Island Psychiatry is a well-established and forward-thinking mental health practice dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate psychiatric care. Our approach integrates advanced treatments such as Spravato® and TMS with traditional psychiatric methods to help patients achieve lasting improvement in their mental health and quality of life.

We value professionalism, curiosity, and a sincere commitment to helping others.

Requirements

  • Must be a Physician's Assistant (PA) in NY State
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

High levels of curiosity and caring are more important to the organization than any level of experience in Psychiatry.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $130,000 – $140,000 per year.
  • Comprehensive mentorship and supervision from our CEO/Medical Director and lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement.
  • Supportive, collaborative work culture

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be a licensed Physician Assistant in New York State with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care is required, while specific psychiatric experience is considered less important than curiosity and dedication.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Spravato administrationTMS treatmentClinical documentationPatient careMultidisciplinary collaborationMental health support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Psychiatry - F/T at Island Psychiatry a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,172 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

Island Psychiatry holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 85/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Higher than about 5 in 10 of 64 Psychiatry (PA) listings

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

  • On-site

Living in Port Jefferson Station

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$614k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,257/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Island Psychiatry

Mental Health Care
Port Jefferson Station, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive mentorship and supervision
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement
Supportive, collaborative work culture