Psychiatric Physician Associate (PA)
Compensation: Salary + RVU (for experienced PAs: $112,000 - $120,000). Additional compensation for CAQ-PSY certification.
Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time, Exempt
Schedule: Minimum of 32 hours/week. 38 hours/week preferred. Mon Fri. Either 4, 9 hour days or 5, 8 hour days. Remote day option available upon reaching required patient capacity.
Location: Onsite at Cherry Creek Office (300 S Jackson St, Denver, CO)
Role Summary
We are looking for a Psychiatric Physician Associate to become part of the Denver Wellness team! Denver Wellness is an organization that strives to provide high-quality, empathetic, and thoughtful patient care. We prioritize team collaboration, education, and work-life balance for our employees. We are a dynamic and growing organization, serving the community of Denver. The ideal candidate desires a longitudinal relationship with their client, an intra-office collaborative community, and a passion for serving the mental health needs of our community.
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.
- Maintain systematic follow-up and modify care plans as appropriate, including referrals and consultations.
- 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.
- Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary including initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate
Schedule & Work Model- Either 4, 9 hour days or 5, 8 hour days
- Practice hours generally run from 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
- Appointments are typically 60 minutes for intakes and 30 minutes for follow-ups.
- Administrative time is built in midday and at the end of the day
- One remote workday may be available after reaching 75% capacity.
- PAs practice under physician supervision, with supervision hours tracked according to Colorado requirements.
Compensation & Benefits- Compensation:
- Experienced PA: $112,000 for the first 3 months and then $100,000 + RVUs (anticipated annualized at $120,000)
- New PA: $100,000 for the first 3 months and then $80,000 + RVUs (anticipated annualized at $120,000)
- Additional compensation for CAQ-PSY certification.
- Benefits
- Four weeks of PTO
- Eight paid holidays
- Reimbursement for DEA, Licensure and Malpractice.
- CEU reimbursement of $2,000/year
- 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 to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
- Case consultation with colleagues
- Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
- Flexible scheduling
Qualifications - Master s degree from an accredited Physician Associate program.
- Current and unrestricted NCCPA certification/PANCE completion.
- 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.
- Eligible to prescribe controlled substances and comply with Colorado prescription-monitoring requirements.
- CAQ-Psych certification preferred.
- Approximately three years of experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
About Denver Wellness Associates
Denver Wellness Associates is a comprehensive mental health care practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward lasting well-being. We offer personalized psychiatric services, including medication management, therapy, genetic testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato and ketamine-assisted treatments, and ADHD testing, delivered with compassion, collaboration, and a focus on holistic care. With a talented team serving clients across multiple Colorado locations and via telehealth, our mission is to improve access to high-quality mental health services and help every person we work with feel heard, understood, and empowered.
