Staff Psychiatrist (Inpatient & Nursing Facility Rounding)
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Job Description
Location: West Palm Beach Area, Florida
We are seeking a dedicated Staff Psychiatrist to join the AIMergency team to provide high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient and nursing facility settings in the West Palm Beach region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values flexibility, collaboration, and meaningful patient impact in a dynamic care environment.
Position Overview
The Staff Psychiatrist will be responsible for conducting regular rounds at inpatient hospitals and nursing facilities approximately 3–4 times per week, providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric rounds in inpatient and nursing facility settings
- Complete evaluations, follow-ups, and medication management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams (nursing, social work, primary care, etc.)
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in treatment planning and discharge coordination when applicable
- Communicate effectively with facility staff and internal team members
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active and unrestricted Florida medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in inpatient psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, or consult-liaison preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while remaining a team player
- Flexible availability for facility rounding schedule
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling (3–4 rounding days per week)
- Opportunity to work across diverse clinical settings
- Supportive and collaborative care team
- Meaningful impact on underserved and complex patient populations
- Competitive compensation structure (based on experience and arrangement)
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a psychiatrist who is dependable, adaptable, and committed to collaborative care. Someone who thrives in a field-based role and enjoys working across multiple facilities while maintaining strong clinical relationships.
Location Note
Primary coverage area includes West Palm Beach, Florida and surrounding communities.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 48% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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