Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$160k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 27m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

*The first 6 months of the position will be a temporary PA for our Rehab Facility. After that will be a regular PA for our patient psych clinic.

Rehab Provider

Job Summary

The Rehab Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric and detoxification evaluations, provide a dual diagnosis, prescribe medication for patients with mental health diagnosis, provide and prescribe detoxification protocols depending on substance use, and attend clinical team meetings once per week. The role also includes developing an appropriate, integrated healthcare treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation and follow-up care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.
  • Assures that appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established in mental health and addiction services and monitors ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for mental health and substance use for both inpatient and outpatient care
  • Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.

Educate the patient in understanding the disease process with guidance regarding preventative practices necessary to manage acute and chronic conditions.

Work closely and maintain transparent communication with the treatment center, their clinical team, and the PNS team.

Qualifications

Must hold a current and valid license to practice in the State of California and hold an NPI.

Must have full prescription authority and maintain current D.E.A. licensure.

Willing to complete training to be in compliance with prescribing regulations.

Experience in detox, residential, and PHIOP level of care.

Prior experience in addiction medicine required; familiarity with detox protocols and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) preferred

Prefer but not required at least two (2) years' experience in a Behavioral Health and/or Chemical Dependency setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.

  • Current BLS and ALC certification.
  • Current Mantoux skin test, within less than 1 year.
  • COVID-19 attestation or proof of complete vaccination.
  • Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationBLS certification

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 56% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Psychiatry market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$140k–$160kPsychiatry median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California9 active69 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 56% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician Assistant listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment393 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+13.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialistssilver tier, 79/100Top Employers work-life index11 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 31 employers
11
<$155k
7
$155k-170k
12
$170k-185k
5
$185k-200k
5
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Director, Physician Assistant

Pine Park Health · San Francisco, California

$200k-$240k
#2

Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associates

Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon

$172k-$229k
#3

Clinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$210k
#4

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Bangor/Brewer, ME

$110k-$200k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Psychiatry (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 68 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists

Mental Health Care
Irvine, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Dental insurance

Living in Corona

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$685k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,661/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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