Physician Assistant (CAQ-Psy)

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

2 days ago

IowaFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution as a Psychiatry Physician Assistant – No Call, Flexible Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

conduct in-person psychiatric assessments, medication management, and implementing Medicare compliant gradua.

provide accredited CEUs and ongoing case consultation with our experienced team of clinicians.

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for LTC residents * Develop, imp.

manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Medicare and LTC best practices * Implement and document.

Requirements

Prior experience in psychiatry About Deer Oaks

The Behavioral Health Solution Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long

term care since 1992, Deer Oaks serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMedication managementGeriatric psychiatryTreatment planningPsychotropic medicationGradual dose reductionMental health assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationPatient careBehavioral health

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (CAQ-Psy) at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Psychiatry physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution 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 Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Medication management, Geriatric psychiatry, Treatment planning, Psychotropic medication, Gradual dose reduction, Mental health assessment, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage psychotropic medications for residents in long-term care facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure Medicare-compliant care.

Benefits package: Flexible Scheduling, No Evenings/Weekends/On-Call, APA-Accredited CEUs, Annual CEU Stipend, Clinical Support and Mentorship, Administrative Support, 50% Liability Insurance Coverage, Health Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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.