Psychiatrist, Per Diem, Atlantic Health

This Psychiatry position at Atlantic Health System 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.

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.

This position is based in Morristown, New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Diagnostic Skills, Clinical Collaboration, Emergency Psychiatry, Patient Assessment, Interdisciplinary Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality psychiatric coverage for Crisis Intervention Services and the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit on weekends and holidays. Conduct urgent psychiatric consultations for medical-surgical inpatients and collaborate with the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match, PTO & Paid Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave, Backup and On-Site Childcare. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.