Inpatient Adult Psychiatrist | Austin, Texas | 1099 Preferred
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Job Description
Opportunity Details
Inpatient Adult Psychiatrist Opportunity: Austin, Texas
Located in vibrant South Austin, Texas, Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed freestanding behavioral health facility dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care. We’re seeking a passionate Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team and make a lasting impact on the lives of adults in need.
Why Austin Oaks?
Austin Oaks Hospital isn’t just a workplace—it’s a community where your contributions as a psychiatrist help shape brighter futures. Here, you’ll enjoy a supportive environment that fosters crisis resolution, self-awareness, personal growth, and professional excellence. Our hospital offers a full continuum of psychiatric services, including:
- Inpatient programs for adults ages 18+
- Specialized services for Women’s Wellness and Addiction/Detox
- Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) & Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
Position Details
Caseload That Works for You: Manageable average of 15 patients per day, allowing for meaningful patient interactions and work-life balance.
Consistent Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours with minimal weekends and on-call requirements.
Tailored Employment Options: Choose between W-2 employed status or 1099 Independent Contractor—whichever fits your needs best.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to innovative and compassionate mental health care.
Your Qualifications
- Education: MD/DO degree from an accredited program (required).
- Certifications: Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Psychiatry (required).
- Licensure: Current Texas medical license in good standing or eligibility to obtain one.
- Credentialing: Must meet hospital credentialing requirements.
- Why Austin, TX?
- Austin is more than just the Live Music Capital of the World—it’s a thriving city with a unique blend of vibrant culture, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community. Enjoy:
- Stunning parks and hiking trails
- A renowned food and music scene
- Top-rated schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
Join Us in Making a Difference
Austin Oaks Hospital is a wholly owned and operated subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare management companies.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
- Contact me to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
- Daniel Wilson
- In-House Physician Recruiter
- Universal Health Services, Inc.
- Behavioral Health Division
- Cell: (615) 554-0073
- Email: Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com
austinoakshospital.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adults, managing an average caseload of 15 patients per day. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support crisis resolution and deliver compassionate, patient-focused mental health care.
Requirements
An MD or DO from an accredited program and board certification or board eligibility in General Psychiatry are required. Candidates must hold a Texas medical license in good standing or be eligible to obtain one, and must meet hospital credentialing requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$310k (74 salary observations; 379 listings), vs ~$315k nationally (1,854 salary observations; 6,979 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.8 / 10 · top 10% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,839 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Texas vs national | $310k median in Texas | $315k nationally (−2%)74 state / 1,854 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Texas | 180 active | 1,844 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +7.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Adult Psychiatrist | Austin, Texas | 1099 Preferred at Austin Oaks Hospital a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,839 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- No weekends
- Includes call
About Austin Oaks Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Austin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $450k
- Typical market rent
- $1,571/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.