Physician - Inpatient Psychiatry - UCSF Health Hyde Hospital
Listed compensation
$275k-$900k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $275k–$900k | Psychiatry median $363k (middle half $275k–$400k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$531k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in California | 208 active | 1,856 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +7.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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