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Williamsburg, Pennsylvania

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Physician Assistant

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$10,000 Sign on Bonus

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  • Location: Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center, 202 Cove Forge Rd, Williamsburg, PA 16693
  • Schedule: Full-Time; Monday – Friday AND every other weekend (scheduled days off when working weekends)
  • Compensation: $45hr DOE
  • Vacation: Accrual rate is 3 weeks; moves to 4 weeks at 1yr anniversary

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania is the leading Addiction Treatment Center for adults. This 350-bed facility offers detox and residential rehabilitation services to the men and women who are dealing with substance use disorder (SUD) and certain co-occurring disorders.

We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) with experience in the Substance Use Disorders field to join our Medical team.

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary treatment team, you will play a critical role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals receiving care within our Medical programs. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients on their journey toward recovery and improved mental wellness.

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses independently or as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

  • Assess patients' physical health and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Document clinical observations, evaluations, and treatments in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote health and disease prevention through patient education and wellness initiatives.
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and health screenings.
  • Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional approach with patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Address patient concerns effectively while fostering a safe and supportive treatment environment.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and clinical excellence.

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA-C) program REQUIRED

Knowledge and experience in diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, therapeutic treatment interventions, and patient care practices.

Licenses/Certifications

  • Board Certified Physician Assistant required
  • Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates
  • DEA license

Why Join Cove Forge?

At Cove Forge, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved mental wellness. Your expertise and compassion will directly contribute to meaningful patient outcomes in a supportive and collaborative setting.

  • Acadia Healthcare
  • Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

23,500 Employees

  • 11,400 Beds
  • 258 Locations
  • 38 States
  • 1 Network

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders.

At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process.

We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services.

Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and treat patients within the medical program at a behavioral health facility. They will also document clinical observations and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited Physician Assistant (PA-C) program and hold a valid state license and DEA license. Experience in the substance use disorders field is required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationDiagnostic testingSubstance use disorder treatmentMedication managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

Addiction Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Williamsburg

Median resident rent
$616/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Acadia

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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
3 weeks vacation (accrual), 4 weeks at 1 year
DEA license required