Physician Assistant – Inpatient Psychiatry Overnight Call - St. Paul, MN
About The Position
Fairview is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide overnight call coverage for adult inpatient psychiatry at Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital, a 144-bed behavioral health hospital opened in 2025. The role follows a primarily remote call model, with remote response when clinically appropriate. The provider must live locally and be able to report onsite within 30 minutes when an in-person assessment or intervention is required. The schedule is anticipated to be 1–2 nights per week, based on availability and operational needs, with overnight coverage frequency to be determined. The position is listed as casual. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with nursing staff, attending psychiatrists, and other members of the inpatient behavioral health team to support safe, high-quality patient care, patient safety, and continuity of care. Capitol Park Hospital is purpose-built for patients with acute mental health needs and features modern units, natural light, and a therapeutic environment designed to support stabilization and recovery.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Board certified or board eligible through NCCPA.
- Licensed or able to obtain a Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
- Able to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for Minnesota.
- Meet threshold criteria and qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
- BLS certified.
- PMHNP certification required.
- Live within a 30-minute response radius of Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital and be able to arrive onsite within that timeframe when required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in acute care and/or geriatric care.
- Prior experience as an advanced practice provider in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide overnight clinical call coverage for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.
- Respond to nursing staff calls about patient assessments, changes in clinical status, medication questions, and urgent care needs.
- Determine whether concerns can be managed remotely or require an in-person evaluation.
- Report onsite within 30 minutes when an in-person assessment or intervention is required.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, attending psychiatrists, and other care team members to support patient safety and continuity of care.
- Complete appropriate clinical documentation and follow established hospital protocols.
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- PTO
- Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement
- Early access to earned wages
