Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Part Time Virtual Behavioral Health (Remote)

National Medical Association; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Indiana as a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, providing critical virtual consultations across multiple emergency departments and outpatient services. This role offers flexibility with remote capabilities and focuses on crisis assessment and patient management in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Value-based compensation package

401k with company match

Generous PTO

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance coverage

Qualifications

• At least one year of psychiatric APP experience required.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides virtual consults to 15+ emergency departments and primary care offices.
• Focus on crisis assessment and managing a clinical load.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Medication management

Collaboration with care team

Education

PMHNP-BC or PA with psychiatric certification

Job description

IU Health is seeking a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our Virtual Care Behavioral Health team!

This position provides virtual consults to 15+ emergency departments, inpatient units, and primary care offices throughout the state of Indiana.

Position Details:

• Part Time, Days
  • 2 - 12-hour shifts per week required, every 3rd weekend, 2 required holidays per year
• Expected patient volume: 50/week
• 80% inpatient work, 20% outpatient work
• Team includes 1 physician and 7 advanced practice providers
• Ability to work remotely from home

Qualifications:

• PMHNP-BC or PA with psychiatric certification and strong psychiatric background required
• At least one year of psychiatric APP experience required

Job Description/Key Responsibilities:

• This position provides virtual consults to 15+ emergency departments, inpatient units, Urgent Care Centers, and primary care offices throughout Indiana.
• Patients range in age from young children to geriatrics.
• Primary focus will be crisis assessment, including dispositioning patients presenting with suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, suicide attempts, acute psychosis, and substance abuse treatment. Medication management, medication and treatment recommendations, capacity evaluations, and triage are also significant components of this role.
• The candidate must be comfortable working independently and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of social workers, nurses, and other care team members.
• The psychiatric APP will be responsible for managing their clinical load and staffing clinical cases with non-provider team members.

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await with Indiana University Health Physicians.

IU Health Physicians, which employs over 2,200 physicians and advanced providers at more than 175 locations across Indiana, is one of the fastest-growing, comprehensive, multi-specialty practice groups in the state. IUHP also serves as the faculty practice plan of Indiana University School of Medicine, bringing together faculty physicians, IU Health-affiliated physicians, and private practice physicians to provide access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology.

At IU Health, we are committed to fostering a culture where all individuals are respected and valued, working to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers.

Indiana University Health's National Recognition:

• Ranked #1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
• Riley Hospital for Children is ranked among the top children’s hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and is the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana
• Preferred by consumers and referring physicians as the best health system overall in Indiana

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Physicians, and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, offers a vibrant blend of culture, education, and leisure, including top-ranked universities, arts, theaters, museums, zoos, and outdoor activities. Recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S., it features a diverse population, historic neighborhoods, and proximity to major cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati.