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

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Psychiatry PA in Galveston County, Texas, 77568! About The Position 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 1649342EXPPLAT About Adelphi Locums Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

Location: Galveston County, Texas, US

Posted Date: 8/16/2025