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.

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.