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San Francisco, California

Physician - Inpatient Psychiatry - UCSF Health Hyde Hospital

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

San Francisco, CA – Seeking Inpatient 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% 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 Inpatient Psychiatric physicians.
  • Current CA State license is required.
  • 7-on 7-off schedule.

The Practice

  • UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital – San Francisco, California
  • UCSF Health Hyde Hospital – San Francisco, California
  • 19-bed behavioral health unit with an annual volume of 1,000.
  • Daily volume between 55-80 with an admit rate <10%.
  • Three physician shifts per day with 8-hour APP coverage from 1-9pm.
  • Vituity-staff Emergency Department and Hospitalists offer integrated care solutions at the site.

The Community

San Francisco, California, is a city of iconic landmarks, cultural diversity, and unparalleled charm, making it an extraordinary place to live and work.

Known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and historic cable cars, the city offers breathtaking sights and a vibrant urban lifestyle.

Residents enjoy world-class museums like the de Young and SFMOMA, while outdoor enthusiasts explore Golden Gate Park or hike the trails at Lands’ End.

The neighborhoods, from bustling Chinatown to the artsy Mission District, offer unique dining and cultural experiences.

San Francisco’s cool, foggy climate creates a distinct atmosphere, earning it the nickname “The City by the Bay.”

  • Its location provides easy access to Napa Valley, Silicon Valley, and coastal adventures.
  • With a passionate sports culture, including teams like the Giants and 49ers, San Francisco is a city that inspires and energizes.

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 inpatient psychiatric care within a 19-bed behavioral health unit at UCSF Health facilities. Collaborate with an integrated team of emergency department physicians and hospitalists to ensure comprehensive patient treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must be ABPN eligible or certified in Psychiatry. A current California State medical license is required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical CarePatient AssessmentPsychiatric EvaluationCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningMedical DocumentationCollaborationClinical Leadership

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$275k–$900kPsychiatry median $363k (middle half $275k–$400k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$531k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California208 active1,856 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+7.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 6 employers
7
<$430k
10
$430k-455k
7
$455k-480k
3
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 6 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
88%
CME allowance
28%
Visa sponsorship
8%
Loan repayment
4% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.3
Below most Psychiatry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,839 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M≈ 6.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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