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Santa Ana, California

Physician - Emergency Psychiatry

PsychiatryNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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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

Clinical assessmentPatient carePsychiatric evaluationCrisis interventionMedical leadershipCollaboration

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.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,329 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$275k–$900kPsychiatry median $400k (middle half $338k–$413k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$531k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California196 active1,896 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentCalifornia 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,309 in the last 30 days915 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,329 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 5 employers
15
<$415k
11
$415k-445k
8
$445k-475k
4
$475k-505k
1
$600k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 5 employers
Sign-on bonus
97%
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
22%
Visa sponsorship
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$320k-$500k
#3

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#4

Outpatient Psychiatrist

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+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts
Partnership model with K-1 status pay structure

Living in Santa Ana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$873k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,820/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.