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Rural Psychiatry Associates
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Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Work from Anywhere in the U.S.!

Are you a passionate Physician Assistant looking for a unique opportunity to make a real impact? Rural Psychiatry Associates is seeking dedicated Psychiatric Physician Assistants to join our team-no relocation required! Live anywhere in the U.S. while providing critical mental health care to underserved rural and remote communities.

Why Join Us?

At Rural Psychiatry Associates, our mission is to bring high-quality psychiatric care to communities that lack easy access to mental health services. We serve over 250 sites across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, Alaska, and beyond, reaching patients in hospitals, clinics, schools, and senior living facilities. As part of our team, you'll be providing care where it's needed most, making a direct impact on countless lives.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for candidates passionate about rural mental health. While experience in rural settings is a plus, it's not required-we value dedication, skill, and a commitment to our mission.

The Role: What to Expect

Flexible Location: Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. (with reliable high-speed internet).

Travel Requirement: Minimum one week per month at assigned contracted sites. Current travel is to Alaska.

Comprehensive Team Approach: Work alongside experienced psychiatric physicians, NPs, PAs, and psychotherapists in a physician-supervised, team-oriented care model.

In-Depth Training: All candidates, regardless of prior experience, will complete our internal psychiatric education program, led by physicians with 175+ years of combined experience.

Full-Spectrum Psychiatric Care: Provide diagnosis, treatment, crisis intervention, medication management, supportive counseling, and more.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and formulate treatment plans.
  • Provide mental health care for patients of all ages with psychiatric diagnoses.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop individualized care strategies.
  • Administer medications, manage crisis situations, and monitor patient progress.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
  • Offer psychoeducation and support to patients, families, and caregivers.

What We're Looking For

Physician Assistant licensure (or eligibility) in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, Alaska, or other future expansion states.

  • A license in your state of residence.
  • DEA number (or ability to obtain one).
  • Psychiatry experience preferred; Psychiatry Certification required when eligible.
  • Ability to travel at least one week per month.
  • Compliance with all required vaccinations (including COVID-19 and flu; no exceptions).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • The chance to work with a close-knit, mission-driven team making a real difference in rural mental health care.
  • If you're ready for a meaningful career with flexibility, purpose, and impact, apply today!

Requirements

Requires a Physician Assistant license in the state of residence and eligibility for licensure in multiple states including North Dakota, South Dakota, and Alaska. Candidates must possess a DEA number, be willing to travel at least one week per month, and comply with all vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationTreatment planningPatient documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationPsychiatric diagnosis

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,555 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $126k (middle half $113k–$150k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 4% remote · 80% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+9.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,555 Physician Assistant roles listings); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Physician Assistant at Rural Psychiatry Associates 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 4,555 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 40% of Psychiatry (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 65 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rural Psychiatry Associates

Mental Health Care
Grand Forks, ND
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Internal psychiatric education program
Physician-supervised team model