Physician Assistant Psychiatry - F/T
Listed compensation
$130K - $140K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Title: Physician Assistant – F/T
Location: Port Jefferson Station and Huntington New York
Job Description
Build a lasting, rewarding career in mental health. At Island Psychiatry, you’ll receive close mentorship from our CEO/Medical Director and lead Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner while developing advanced skills in a broad range of cutting-edge psychiatric treatments.
Key Responsibilities
Administer Spravato® (Esketamine) and TMS treatments under established clinical protocols.
Assist the MD and Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment.
Accurately document sessions, assist with note-taking and scriptwriting, and maintain thorough patient records.
- Support patients throughout their visits, ensuring a professional and compassionate experience.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
- Engage in ongoing learning and development as part of a supportive, growth-oriented team environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Join us in our mission to provide innovative and compassionate care to individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Apply today!
Weekly Schedule
Start part-time (8–16 hours per week) during an introductory period to ensure mutual fit. The schedule is highly flexible at this stage, and a well suited candidate will expand into a full-time role.
Work Location
In person. We have two offices located in Port Jefferson Station and the Huntington area of Long Island. Most of the work—about 3–4 days per week—will be in the Port Jefferson location, and the remainder will be in Huntington. There will be two to three days a week of evening hours to accommodate patients.
About Island Psychiatry
Island Psychiatry is a well-established and forward-thinking mental health practice dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate psychiatric care. Our approach integrates advanced treatments such as Spravato® and TMS with traditional psychiatric methods to help patients achieve lasting improvement in their mental health and quality of life.
We value professionalism, curiosity, and a sincere commitment to helping others.
Requirements
- Must be a Physician's Assistant (PA) in NY State
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
High levels of curiosity and caring are more important to the organization than any level of experience in Psychiatry.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $130,000 – $140,000 per year.
- Comprehensive mentorship and supervision from our CEO/Medical Director and lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement.
- Supportive, collaborative work culture
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be a licensed Physician Assistant in New York State with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and a high level of curiosity are prioritized over extensive psychiatric experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Island Psychiatry holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 87/100, 4 active listings.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Psychiatry - F/T at Island Psychiatry a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (PA) — ranked against 72 active Psychiatry (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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