Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Psychiatry in Galveston County, TX

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