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Physician Assistant - PsychiatryWellhart • New York, NY, US
Physician Assistant - Psychiatry

Physician Assistant - Psychiatry

Wellhart • New York, NY, US
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Job Description

We are seeking a Psychiatric Physician Assistant for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in New York beginning Jan 2, 2026. This role requires flexibility for 12-hour day and night shifts as the hospital will assign coverage based on patient and client needs. The provider will perform comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan, including acute, chronic, and complex cases.

Job Details

  • Location : New York
  • Start Date : Jan 2, 2026
  • LOA : 10 days
  • Provider Type Needed : Psychiatry Physician Assistant
  • Schedule : 12-hour shifts with a mix of days and nights; providers must be flexible as assignments may shift between day and night coverage per hospital needs

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including psychiatric history, mental status exams, psychosocial assessments, and diagnosis per DSM-5 criteria
  • Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders with evidence-based treatment plans
  • Manage patients with acute, chronic, and complex psychiatric conditions across all age groups, including child / adolescent and geriatric populations
  • Prescribe, titrate, or discontinue psychotropic medications within licensure scope
  • Deliver brief, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions such as CBT, supportive therapy, and motivational interviewing
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, primary care, and nursing teams for interdisciplinary care planning
  • Document accurately and timely in the medical record, including assessments, progress notes, medication orders, and discharge summaries
  • Monitor treatment response, side effects, and medication adherence; order and interpret relevant laboratory or diagnostic tests
  • Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including management of suicidal or homicidal ideation and psychiatric emergencies
  • Participate in group therapy facilitation and family meetings
  • Observe and support Electroconvulsive Therapy as needed
  • Provide substance use disorder treatment, including buprenorphine waiver management
  • Care for patients with severe neurocognitive disorders
  • Conduct forensic psychiatric evaluations when required
  • Additional Information

  • Active New York Physician Assistant license required
  • Board certification in Psychiatry required
  • Flexibility for both day and night shifts is non-negotiable
  • Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
  • What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

    Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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