Physician Assistant
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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$160k | Psychiatry median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in California | 9 active | 69 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 56% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California 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 Specialists | silver tier, 79/100 | Top Employers work-life index11 active listings |
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