Adelphi is seeking experienced and Texas-licensed Physician Assistants (PA-C) to provide after-hours psychiatric care via telemedicine in Galveston County, Texas. The selected PAs will collaborate with supervising psychiatrists to assess, treat, and manage behavioral health emergencies for adult patients in a crisis setting.
Job Quick Facts:
• Ref#: BD-1079-02
• Profession: Physician Assistant
• Specialty: Telepsychiatry Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Location: Galveston County, TX
• Facility Type: Behavioral Health Facility
• Job Type: Contract | Part-Time | After-Hours
• Coverage Type: Remote / Telehealth
• Schedule: After-Hours (Weekdays 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM), Weekends, and Holidays
• Start Date: TBC
• Rate: $90-$100
Requirements:
• Master’s degree from an ARC-PA-accredited program
• NCCPA certification (PANCE passed)
• Active PA license in Texas and NCCPA certification
• Behavioral health or crisis care experience preferred
• DEA license required; DEA-X waiver preferred
• Proficiency in HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms and EHR systems
• Availability during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities:
• Perform psychiatric assessments and initiate treatment plans under appropriate supervision
• Collaborate with supervising psychiatrists to manage medication orders
• Respond to on-demand psychiatric emergencies within 15 minutes of notification
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Communicate regularly with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care