Pays $100k-$140kPhysician Assistant market median is ~$120k (33 jobs) · Above average in Physician Assistant roles for work-life (6.0/10, vs 3,825 in this profession)

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MAVA Healthcare System
Downers Grove, Illinois · Hybrid

Physician Assistant Psychiatry

Physician Assistant Above average in Physician Assistant rolesFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Psychiatric PA in Illinois. $100K-$140K. Flexible schedule and work-from-home options.

Join MAVA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LLC as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant – Flexible Schedule in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $100K - $140K
  • 401(k)
  • Company parties
  • Home office stipend
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with MAVA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LLC in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will examine patients, collect medical histories, and make tentative diagnoses for psychiatric issues. They will also interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe therapy or medication in collaboration with a supervising physician.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Illinois license and DEA registration, with a PMHNP or PA-C certification including a Psychiatric CAQ. Experience prescribing psychotropic medications in a psychiatric setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentMedication managementPatient chartingDiagnostic testingTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsBedside mannerPsychotropic medication prescribingCollaborationClinical documentation

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Psychiatry at MAVA Healthcare System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 3,825 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 33 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
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About MAVA Healthcare System

Mental Health Care
Spring, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Home office stipend
Paid time off
Training & development