Traveling Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Floater - New York

Job Description
Cordial Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant to serve as a part-time, in-person psychiatric provider floater throughout New York State.

This position is ideal for an adaptable and independent clinician who enjoys variety, can quickly build relationships with interdisciplinary teams and is comfortable traveling to different coverage locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide in-person psychiatric coverage at assigned New York locations
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, consultations and follow-up visits
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe, monitor and adjust psychotropic medications
• Evaluate treatment response, medication effectiveness and side effects
• Adapt quickly to different clinical environments and workflows
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, social workers and families
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed and resident-centered care
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation

Requirements

Board-certified PMHNP-BC or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience

Previous psychiatric NP or PA experience in a nursing home, skilled nursing or long-term-care setting is required

Active and unrestricted New York professional license

Active DEA registration required

Willingness and ability to travel regularly for in-person coverage

Strong geriatric psychiatric assessment and psychopharmacology skills

Ability to work independently and adapt quickly

Excellent communication, organization and time-management skills

Familiarity with electronic medical record systems preferred

Benefits

Competitive full-time compensation with strong earning potential

All approved work-related travel expenses paid

Weekday schedule with no weekend work

Paid orientation and training for up to 40 hours

Malpractice insurance coverage

Medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off for eligible employees

Weekly live continuing medical education

Paid access to UpToDate

Structured clinical onboarding and mentorship

Comprehensive clinical, scheduling, administrative and operational support

Regional and clinical leadership opportunities