Psychiatrist MD DO

2 months ago
United Statesfrom $60,200Full TimePsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

25th percentile for Psychiatry — know your counter before they call back

Your Market Position

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52% below median for Psychiatry — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $649k over 3 years

Posted 65 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist MD DO in United States. Sign On Bonus For External Candidates Comprehensive Med Psych Systems, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in Venice, FL. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

  • date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory

Requirements

  • being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and

Benefits & Compensation

  • reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full
  • free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist MD DO.

Key Skills

PsychiatryDiagnosisTreatment PlanningPrescribing MedicationElectronic Medical RecordsCredentialingContractingPatient EducationPsychotherapeutic TechniquesAthena RMSExcelOutlook
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist MD DO at UnitedHealth Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $107k annually.

This is approximately 72% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($60k–$107k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Prescribing Medication, Electronic Medical Records, Credentialing, Contracting, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will diagnose mental health conditions using evidence-based tools and formulate comprehensive treatment plans for a diverse patient population. Responsibilities also include prescribing and managing psychotropic medications while maintaining accurate electronic medical records in co...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Paid Time Off, CME Reimbursement, Incentive Bonuses, Equity Stock Purchase. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401k Matching
Paid Time Off
CME Reimbursement
Incentive Bonuses
Equity Stock Purchase
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

high LeverageShortage

Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position