Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Psych

Dent Neurologic Institute is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Psychiatry Department at our Dent Tower location in Amherst, NY. This is a full-time outpatient position focused on delivering quality psychiatric care to patients with neurologic conditions. You will work as part of a comprehensive treatment team committed to providing progressive, integrated care that includes wellness and support services for patients and their families.

Clinical Setting

Dent Neurologic Institute is a leader in neurologic studies, neuro-diagnostics, and groundbreaking research. The psychiatry clinic operates on an open-access service model, providing world-class treatment through an interdisciplinary provider team. There is no hospital requirement for this role.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 4 ten-hour days per week (40 hours total)
• No overnight shifts
• No on-call requirement
• No weekend work

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with no restrictions
• Solid understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Broad knowledge of common and specialty medications, side effects, and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical standard methodologies
• Respect for patient confidentiality

Experience

• Experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, or newly graduated, with a strong desire to develop expertise in psychiatry as a subspecialty

Support and Resources

• Dedicated clinic director support
• Access to support staff including reception, medical assistants, checkout, billing, and prior authorization services
• Annual CME allowance
• Free CME hours through APP Rounds
• Periodic EMR, coding, and billing reviews with a dedicated team
• Additional education opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: New graduates typically start at $95,000-$100,000; most candidates start within the first quartile of the range based on experience
• Semi-annual bonuses available for eligible Advanced Practice Providers
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Critical illness, accident, and legal plans
• Wellness program
• Learning and development opportunities
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Free onsite parking at all locations