Section Chief - Psychiatrist - DCAPBS

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1 day ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$36K - $679KFull TimePsychiatry

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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

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Key Responsibilities

Specialty Pediatrics Integrated Pediatric Psychology, Neuropsychology and Assessment), emergency services (University City, Cedar Avenue, King of Prussia Hospital), and outpatient services (Sub

Specialty Integrated Pediatric Psychology, Sub

Provides leadership, management, and motivation to the Section

Directs clinical activities of the Section

Requirements

Specialty Pediatrics Integrated Pediatric Psychology, Neuropsychology and Assessment), emergency services (University City, Cedar Avenue, King of Prussia Hospital), and outpatient services (Sub

Specialty Integrated Pediatric Psychology, Sub

Provides leadership, management, and motivation to the Section

Directs clinical activities of the Section

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $36K - $679K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in [object Object].

Key Skills

Healthcare systems administrationHospital operationsPractice managementClinical leadershipChild and adolescent psychiatryStrategic planningQuality improvementPatient safetyClinical recruitmentInterdisciplinary collaborationBudget managementFiscal responsibilityEpic trainingCommunicationDecision-makingProblem-solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Section Chief - Psychiatrist - DCAPBS at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia a 3.5 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.

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

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 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

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this physician position at $36k to $679k annually.

This is approximately 19% above 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($36k–$679k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Healthcare systems administration, Hospital operations, Practice management, Clinical leadership, Child and adolescent psychiatry, Strategic planning, Quality improvement, Patient safety. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Section Chief will lead the Behavioral Health Integrated Program, overseeing clinical operations, quality improvement, and patient safety across multiple hospital campuses. They are responsible for faculty recruitment, fiscal management, and directing educational and research initiatives within ...

Benefits package: Comprehensive compensation and benefits, Academic appointment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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