Physician - Emergency Psychiatry
Listed compensation
$275k-$900k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Santa Ana, CA – Seeking Emergency Psychiatry Physicians
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.
As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.
Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.
At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”
Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
- Seeking ABPN Eligible/Certified Emergency Psychiatry physicians.
- CA state license is a plus.
- Visa Candidates encouraged to apply.
The Practice
- Orange County HCA Crisis Stabilization – Psychiatry – Santa Ana, California
- EMPATH unit.
- 15-bed facility.
- Annual volume of approximately 2,400.
The Community
Santa Ana, California, is a vibrant city in the heart of Orange County, offering a rich blend of culture, history, and community spirit.
The city is home to the Bowers Museum, a renowned cultural institution featuring exhibits from around the globe, and the Santa Ana Zoo, known for its collection of unique animals.
Downtown Santa Ana is a hub of activity, with art galleries, eclectic dining, and community events like the First Saturday Art Walk.
The city’s warm Mediterranean climate ensures pleasant weather year-round, perfect for enjoying its parks and outdoor spaces.
Located just minutes from the beaches of Newport and Huntington, and close to attractions like Disneyland, Santa Ana is ideally situated for both work and recreation.
With its dynamic arts scene, cultural diversity, and family-friendly amenities, Santa Ana offers a fulfilling and well-rounded lifestyle.
Benefits & Beyond*
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
- Superior Health Plan Options
- Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
- Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
- Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
- Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
- EAP and travel assistance included
- Student loan refinancing discounts
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.
In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.
Applicants only. No agencies please.
Key Responsibilities
Provide emergency psychiatric care and crisis stabilization services within a 15-bed EMPATH unit. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and effective clinical practice.
Requirements
Candidates must be ABPN eligible or certified in psychiatry. A California state medical license is considered a plus for applicants.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,329 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $275k–$900k | Psychiatry median $400k (middle half $338k–$413k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$531k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in California | 196 active | 1,896 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | California physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,309 in the last 30 days | 915 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Emergency Psychiatry at Med America a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,329 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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