Physician Assistant – Inpatient Psychiatry Overnight Call - St. Paul, MN

Fairview is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to provide overnight call coverage for Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital that opened in 2025.

This position offers a primarily remote overnight call model, with the flexibility to respond to calls remotely when appropriate.

The provider must reside locally and report onsite within 30 minutes when clinically required. ideal candidate has experience in inpatient psychiatry, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to independently assess and respond to urgent patient care needs overnight.

Practice Details

• FTE: Casual
• Schedule: Anticipated 1–2 nights per week, based on availability and operational needs
• Compensation: In-office $85/hour; Remote $20/hour
• Overnight call coverage for an inpatient behavioral health hospital.
• Primarily remote: Manage calls and clinical needs remotely when appropriate.
• Local availability required: Must be able to report onsite within 30 minutes when clinically required.
• Collaborative environment: Work with the inpatient behavioral health team to support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Flexible coverage model: Overnight schedule and call frequency to be determined.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight clinical call coverage for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.
• Respond to calls from nursing staff regarding patient assessments, changes in clinical status, medication questions, and urgent care needs.
• Determine when concerns can be managed remotely and when an in-person evaluation is necessary.
• Respond onsite within 30 minutes when an in-person assessment or intervention is required.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, attending psychiatrists, and other members of the care team to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Complete appropriate clinical documentation and follow established hospital protocols.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

BC/BE Through NCCPA

• Licensed or ability to obtain a PA license with prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
• BLS certified
• Previous experience in acute care and/or geriatric care preferred

PMHNP Certification Required

Prior experience as an advanced practice provider (APP) in an inpatient psychiatric setting is strongly preferred

Must live within a 30-minute response radius of Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital and be able to arrive onsite within that timeframe when required.

About the Facility

Capitol Park Hospital is purpose-built to support patients with acute mental health needs in a safe, calming, and therapeutic environment. The facility features modern units, ample natural light, and a care model designed to support patients through stabilization and recovery. The hospital leadership team is committed to creating a culture of collaboration, respect, and innovation.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information:fairview.org

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Positions with the same min/max are flat rate jobs based on 1.0 FTE. Compensation plans based on production can allow for higher pay than the range posted.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status