Psychiatric Provider — PMHNP / PA-C

About the role

We are seeking an experienced psychiatric provider, either a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, to join our psychiatry team in a fully remote W-2 position.

This role is best suited for a provider who values clinical quality, patient continuity, strong documentation, schedule stability, and working within a supportive outpatient medical practice.

The provider will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs, including medication management and longitudinal follow-up care.

Compensation

This is a full-time W-2 employment position with comprehensive employer-paid benefits, not a 1099 contractor role.

• Base Salary: $120,000 annually
• Estimated Annual Bonus Opportunity: Approximately $15,000
• Projected Annual Cash Compensation: Approximately $135,000, with potential upside based on productivity, collections, and KPI performance
• Estimated Total Position Value (including cost of benefits): $153,000 - $160,000

Our bonus structure is reviewed quarterly and is designed to recognize provider contribution, productivity, quality of care, documentation standards, and overall performance.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premium
• Malpractice insurance fully covered by Altheda
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and paid holidays
• PTO increases by 2 business days each year after the first year, up to the applicable company maximum (31 days)
• CME support up to $1,000 annually upon request and approval
• 401K Retirement plan eligibility with employer match upon enrollment
• Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunity (distributed quarterly as opposed to annually)
• Full remote W-2 employment structure
• No weekends and no on-call requirement
• Administrative and operational support
• Scheduling support
• Support with prior authorizations and administrative workflows
• AI-assisted charting tools to support more efficient documentation and reduce administrative burden
• Long-term growth opportunities within a developing psychiatry department

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania license
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain DEA registration
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health medication management
• Strong clinical judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort practicing independently in a remote care environment
• Strong documentation habits
• Familiarity with EMRs, e-prescribing systems, and telehealth workflows
• Compassionate and professional approach to psychiatric care
• Ability to collaborate with administrative and clinical support teams
• Commitment to patient continuity and responsible follow-up care

Why Join Altheda?

• We are building a psychiatry program with the support of a broader outpatient medical organization.
• Providers are not expected to operate in isolation.
• Our team provides administrative support, scheduling support, operational workflows, and technology tools designed to reduce unnecessary burden and support better patient care.
• This role offers the opportunity to practice psychiatry remotely while being part of a collaborative, growing medical center.
• It is a strong fit for a provider who wants the stability of W-2 employment, the flexibility of remote work, and the support of an organization investing in long-term psychiatric care access.