Psychiatric Physician Associate (PA)

Denver Wellness Associates•Denver, CO

53d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Wellness Associates is seeking a Psychiatric Physician Associate to provide high-quality, empathetic, and thoughtful mental health care to patients in its Denver practice. The role emphasizes longitudinal relationships with clients, collaboration within the office and multidisciplinary care teams, and serving the mental health needs of the community. PAs practice under physician supervision, with supervision hours tracked according to Colorado requirements. The position is onsite at the Cherry Creek office in Denver. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either four 9-hour days or five 8-hour days, with a minimum of 32 hours per week and 38 hours preferred. Practice hours generally run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Intakes are typically 60 minutes and follow-ups 30 minutes, with administrative time built into the middle and end of the day. One remote workday may be available after reaching 75% patient capacity. Compensation is salary plus RVUs, with additional compensation for CAQ-PSY certification. Experienced PAs receive $112,000 for the first three months and then $100,000 plus RVUs, anticipated to annualize at $120,000. New PAs receive $100,000 for the first three months and then $80,000 plus RVUs, also anticipated to annualize at $120,000. Benefits include four weeks of PTO, eight paid holidays, reimbursement for DEA, licensure, and malpractice expenses, $2,000 per year in CEU reimbursement, a 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, an Employee Assistance Program, colleague case consultation, and billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support. Denver Wellness Associates is a comprehensive mental health practice offering personalized psychiatric services and treatments, including medication management, therapy, genetic testing, TMS, Spravato and ketamine-assisted treatments, and ADHD testing. The organization serves clients at multiple Colorado locations and via telehealth, and describes its mission as improving access to high-quality mental health services. It is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Associate program.
Current and unrestricted NCCPA certification or completion of PANCE.
Ability to practice under a Colorado-compliant collaborative agreement with a physician or physician group licensed and actively practicing in Colorado.
Licensed in Colorado or eligible to obtain Colorado licensure.
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Eligibility to prescribe controlled substances and comply with Colorado prescription-monitoring requirements.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

CAQ-Psych certification is preferred; additional compensation is offered for CAQ-PSY certification.
Approximately three years of experience is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, manage, and treat psychiatric patients.
Provide medication management and patient education, including education related to Spravato, ketamine, TMS, and psychotherapy.
Coordinate treatment with therapists, physicians, and other care-team members.
Establish systematic follow-up to evaluate the plan of care; reassess and modify care plans as needed, including initiating referrals and consulting other healthcare providers as appropriate.
Maintain required prescriptive authority, licensure, certifications, and credentialing.
Participate in continuing education and professional development.
Protect patient confidentiality and contribute positively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Four weeks of PTO.
Eight paid holidays.
Reimbursement for DEA, licensure, and malpractice expenses.
$2,000 per year in CEU reimbursement.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
HSA with employer contribution and FSA options for healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health and life support resources.
Case consultation with colleagues.
Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support.
Flexible scheduling.