Physician - Remote Psychiatry - Weekend Daytime

Sanford Health

1 month ago

Remote - Nationwide$2,268/shiftFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sanford Health as a Psychiatrist – Remote, Weekend Daytime in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will be CST
Weekend Daytime Coverage – 7am to 7pm
Compensation plan: virtual psychiatrists are on a shift based plan
Shift Rate = $2,268
Includes a retention incentive for qualified candidates: $75,000 retention incentive forgiven over 3 yrs
Cover real-time ER needs in both a tertiary center and rural critical access hospitals
Patient rounding on behavioral health units and consulting on medical floors during the weekend
General Psychiatry (see all ages)
Support from local clinician and nurse
REMOTE, opportunity, psychiatrist can live/work virtually (from home office) in a number of states with some exclusions
Candidate will need to obtain IA, MN, ND, and SD medical licenses and obtain privileges supporting the enterprise Community Description Job Description Psychiatry Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting ), evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients above the age of 12 who suffer from mental, behavioral, addictive, or emotional disorders (e.

must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 30 patients in the last 12 months.

must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 30 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.

provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical ac.

Requirements

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a residency provides his/her resident log.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 30 patients in the last 12 months.

OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinic activity for the last 12 months is required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $2,268/shift

Signing bonus: $75,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Sanford Health in United States.

Key Skills

General PsychiatryBE/BC CertificationPsychiatryTelepsychiatryPatient RoundingER CoverageBehavioral Health UnitsMedical Floors ConsultingDiagnosisTreatment PlanningHistory and Physical ExaminationAdmittingEvaluating

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician - Remote Psychiatry - Weekend Daytime position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Sanford 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.

Remote physician positions in Psychiatry have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $75000 per daily. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($75k–$75k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Psychiatry, BE/BC Certification, Psychiatry, Telepsychiatry, Patient Rounding, ER Coverage, Behavioral Health Units, Medical Floors Consulting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist will cover weekend daytime shifts (7am to 7pm CST) providing real-time ER coverage for tertiary and rural critical access hospitals, as well as performing patient rounding on behavioral health units and consulting on medical floors. Core privileges include evaluating, diagnosing, an...

Benefits package: $75,000 Retention Incentive, Shift-based Compensation, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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