Physician Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Outpatient psychiatry. Telemedicine option. Competitive pay. Benefits included. Help patients heal.
Key Responsibilities
- Training & development
- Plan, organize and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.
- Conduct initial in-person and tele-medicine psychiatric evaluations, medication management and monitoring visits.
- Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred but not required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prefer but not required at least two (2) years' experience in a Behavioral Health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Compensation and Benefits:
- PNS offers a competitive compensation package including; Medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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