Inpatient Telepsychiatrist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Telepsychiatrist at Baylor Scott & White Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Psychiatry position at Baylor Scott & White Health 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.

Remote physician positions in Psychiatry have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Telepsychiatry, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Quality Focus, Communication, Partnership, Clinical Excellence, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Inpatient Telepsychiatrist will provide optimum patient care within an integrated health care system. They will collaborate with referring physicians and other professionals to ensure quality care.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, CME Reimbursement, 15 CME workdays, Paid re-licensure fees, DEA renewal. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.