Psychiatric PA: Day Shift, No On-Call (VA)

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Relocation assistance

Paid time off: 21 days + 10 holidays

VA Student Loan Repayment eligibility

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA, seeks a Physician Assistant to provide psychiatric assessments and treatment for adults in collaboration with a licensed psychiatrist. This full-time role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and adherence to best practices within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates have an accredited PA program, Virginia PA license, and at least two years of experience with psychiatric illnesses.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited PA program and certification exam.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to document clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric assessments and treatment planning for adults.
• Collaborate with licensed psychiatrist within practice agreement.
• Order and interpret labs and perform exams as needed.
• Prescribe medications and adjust treatment plans.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Psychiatric treatment

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant in Virginia

Accredited PA program completion

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA, seeks a Physician Assistant to provide psychiatric assessments and treatment for adults in collaboration with a licensed psychiatrist. This full-time role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and adherence to best practices within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates have an accredited PA program, Virginia PA license, and at least two years of experience with psychiatric illnesses.