Job Description
About 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.
This is a fully remote position serving the state of Idaho. While you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from home, applicants must reside within the state of Idaho to be considered for this opportunity.
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.
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