Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, Rowan-Virtua SOM

1 day ago
Southern New Jersey, New Jersey$260K - $280KFull TimePsychiatry

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Rowan University as a Psychiatrist – Academic, $260K-$280K, New Jersey in United States. Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine is currently seeking a psychiatrist to join our growing Department of Psychiatry located in Southern New Jersey. This is a full-time position with an academic faculty appointment with experience to obtain the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Valid NJ Medical License
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry Salary: In compliance with the State of New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $260,000

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $260K - $280K
  • Pension plan offered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

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

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Rowan University in United States.

Key Skills

PsychiatryInpatient psychiatric careOutpatient psychiatric careMultidisciplinary careClinical teachingMedical educationPatient treatmentBoard certification

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey medical license, CDS, and DEA registration. Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry is required for this faculty appointment.
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Rowan University 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

Rowan University lists compensation for this physician position at $260k to $280k annually.

This is approximately 10% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Southern New Jersey, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($260k–$280k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Inpatient psychiatric care, Outpatient psychiatric care, Multidisciplinary care, Clinical teaching, Medical education, Patient treatment, Board certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care across two health systems. Additionally, the role involves teaching medical students, residents, and allied health professionals in an academic capacity.

Benefits package: NJ State Health Benefits, Dental Insurance, State Retirement Benefits, Accrued Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Rowan University

Higher Education
Glassboro, NJ
5-10

Benefits & Perks

NJ State Health Benefits
Dental Insurance
State Retirement Benefits
Accrued Time Off
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

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