General Psychiatrist | No mandatory call | Washington, DC
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We are seeking a full-time General Psychiatrist to join the Adult Inpatient Services at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW), a leading freestanding behavioral health hospital in downtown DC. This role offers flexible compensation with a highly competitive productivity bonus structure, enabling you to focus on delivering excellent clinical care within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Quick Facts
Employment Type
- Full-time (employed) with independent contractor option considered
Schedule / Hours
- Inpatient clinical hours with no mandatory weekend on-call.
Call
- Weekend call approximately one weekend per month
Patient Volume
- Adult inpatient population with diverse psychiatric needs
Location
- Washington, DC (easily accessible via Metrorail and public transportation)
Practice Setting
- Freestanding psychiatric hospital with partial and intensive outpatient programs
Support / Care Team
- Multidisciplinary clinical staff, physicians, and administration
EMR / Technology
- Electronic Medical Records utilized for documentation
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial evaluations and assessments of adult psychiatric inpatients
- Lead the treatment team and provide daily patient care in the acute inpatient program
- Collaborate closely with other psychiatrists, APPs, nursing staff, and support personnel
- Provide comprehensive documentation of clinical care in the EMR system Compensation & Benefits
Base salary plus highly competitive bonus structure Salary
- $300,000–$325,000 plus sign-on and relocation bonuses
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan
- CME allowance and professional development support
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
- Relocation assistance if needed
- Sign-on bonus available
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Independent contractor arrangements considered upon request
Qualifications
- MD/DO degree from an accredited medical program
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Active or eligible medical license to practice in Washington, DC
- Minimum of 3-5 years clinical practice experience
- Meets credentialing requirements set by the facility and UHS Growth & Development
- Opportunities for professional growth and personal development within a multidisciplinary team
- Involvement in training, mentorship, and community education programs
- Potential leadership and advancement roles within PIW and UHS networks
About the Organization & Community The Psychiatric Institute of Washington, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a private, freestanding psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive behavioral health services, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, chemical dependency, and trauma programs. Our mission is to help patients get better so they can live better lives. Located centrally in Washington, DC, we provide easy access via major transit routes and offer a collegial, culturally rich work environment.
Call to Action For more information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact: Will DeCuyper In-House Physician Recruiter Email: [email protected] Office: (470) 289-2408 Cell: (404) 606-8644 Universal Health Services, Inc. UHS of Delaware, Inc.
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