United States onlyAbout Frontier Psychiatry
Frontier Psychiatry is a physician-led, tech-enabled telehealth organization on a mission to improve the mental wellbeing of people in rural communities nationwide. We deliver timely, scalable, and evidence-based care in psychiatry and addiction medicine through innovative virtual solutions that expand access to those who need it most.
Since our launch, Frontier Psychiatry has grown rapidly while maintaining a deep commitment to our founding purpose — lifting the mental wellbeing of underserved populations. Our work is guided by healthcare’s Quintuple Aim, which drives every decision we make:
- Deliver excellent patient care.
- Support the well-being of our team.
- Lower the total cost of care.
- Improve the population health of the communities we serve.
- Advance health equity.
If you’re passionate about meaningful work, innovation in behavioral health, and making a lasting difference in people’s lives, we’d love for you to join our team.
Why This Role Exists
Frontier Psychiatry is committed to expanding access to high-quality mental health care in underserved and rural communities.
Our Physician Assistants play a critical role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, helping ensure patients receive timely evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment across a broad spectrum of mental health needs.
This role exists to provide high-quality clinical care, support patient access, and contribute to improved outcomes for individuals and communities we serve.
What You’ll Do
Patient Evaluation & Treatment
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric conditions using evidence-based practices
- Prescribe medications and/or psychotherapeutic interventions as appropriate
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered mental health care
- Manage patient panels in a timely manner based on clinical acuity and best practices
Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate with mental health professionals, primary care providers, and family members as appropriate
- Participate in interdisciplinary discussions to support comprehensive treatment planning
- Maintain a professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach in all interactions
- Attend weekly Provider Rounds and monthly All-Staff meetings
- Stay engaged with clinical and administrative communications across organizational platforms
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records for all patient encounters
- Ensure adherence to clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Follow best practices in documentation, prescribing, and clinical care
Professional Development
- Stay current with advancements in psychiatry, including emerging treatments and medications
- Participate in continuing education and training opportunities
- Continuously grow and refine clinical skills to provide high-quality care
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means:
- Delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to your patient panel
- Maintaining strong patient engagement and positive clinical outcomes
- Collaborating effectively with providers and contributing to a strong team culture
- Ensuring accurate documentation and full compliance with clinical standards
- Demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence in every interaction
Education, Experience & Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant
- Experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
What We Offer
We believe expanding access to addiction care requires supporting the physicians delivering it.
- 100% remote work
- 120 hours of paid vacation
- 40 hours of sick time
- Your birthday off with pay
- 9.5 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- 100% employer-paid employee-only premiums for medical, dental, vision, and accidental insurance
- HSA plan option
- Stock options
- Company-provided equipment
- $500 annually toward continuing education
- Malpractice insurance fully covered
- Licensure costs covered in all states where you provide care
Our Commitment
Frontier Psychiatry is committed to ethical, accessible, and high-quality addiction treatment. We value physicians who practice with integrity, clinical rigor, and compassion—especially when serving rural and underserved communities.
