Physician | Adult Psychiatry

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Sioux Falls, South DakotaFull TimePsychiatry

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

Join Avera Health as a Adult Psychiatry Physician – On-Call Required in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Requirements

  • Board of Medicine Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible Upon Hire or Doctor of Osteopathy

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Avera Health in United States.

Key Skills

PsychiatryMedical evaluationDiagnosisPatient careHealth educationDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresCare planningPatient safetyAseptic practicesConsultationCollaborationMedical record maintenanceCommunicationTeamwork
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician | Adult Psychiatry at Avera Health a 2.7 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 Avera Health 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

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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Medical evaluation, Diagnosis, Patient care, Health education, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Care planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for formulating care plans, providing health education, and maintaining accurate patient records while adhering to safety and practice standard...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with 5% Match, PTO Available Day 1, Career Development, Mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Avera Health

Non-profit Organizations
South Dakota
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with 5% Match
PTO Available Day 1
Career Development
Mentorship
2.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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