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Appleton, WI, all employed PAs
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Posted pay on PA Career Hub · Wisconsin PA jobs: median $141,000 (52 postings) · Psychiatry: median $165,000 (83 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
PAs in Wisconsin are licensed by the Wisconsin Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board. Wisconsin has joined the PA Licensure Compact, which will let PAs licensed in another member state practice here with a compact privilege; privileges are expected to open in early 2027.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Psychiatric Physician Assistant for a 23-day assignment starting Oct 28, 2026, in Wisconsin. The role involves providing comprehensive clinical coverage for an inpatient behavioral health census, managing psychiatric follow-ups, new admissions, discharges, and urgent clinical evaluations during 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM day shifts. Responsibilities and Duties Provide comprehensive clinical coverage for an assigned inpatient behavioral health census. Manage approximately 8-12 patient encounters on a typical full-census day, including psychiatric follow-ups, new admissions, discharges, and urgent clinical evaluations. Complete all required documentation and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning. Adhere to the principle that patient safety and quality of care take precedence over encounter volume. Manage an expected daily census of approximately 10-15 patients, adjusted based on patient acuity, admissions, discharges, staffing, and other clinical responsibilities. Additional Information Setting: Inpatient behavioral health Board Certifications: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC) EMR: Epic Patient Volume: Approximately 8-12 patient encounters per full-census day, with an expected daily census of 10-15 patients. Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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