Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatry

This Psychiatry position at Washington University in St. Louis is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

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.

Washington University in St. Louis lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $93k to $168k annually.

This is approximately 56% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Diagnostic studies, Preventative health, Acute disease management, Chronic disease management, Patient counseling, Clinical research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provides direct patient care including assessments, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment planning for psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department and inpatient units. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to manage acute and chronic conditions while maintaining accurate m...

Benefits package: Up to 22 Days Vacation, 10 Recognized Holidays, Sick Time, Competitive Health Insurance, Metro Transit U-Pass, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 7% University Contribution, Wellness Programs, Caregiver Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.