Inpatient General Psychiatrist | PRN Weekend | Atlanta, GA
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Job Description
- Opportunity Details
- Position Title: BE/BC General Psychiatrist
- Location: Atlanta, GA
Peachford Hospital is a 246-bed, Joint Commission–accredited behavioral health hospital located in Dunwoody (Atlanta), Georgia, that has been serving the region since 1973.
It provides 24/7 psychiatric and addiction services across a full continuum of care, including inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
The facility specializes in treating mental health disorders, substance use, and co-occurring conditions through evidence-based therapies, medication management, and multidisciplinary care, and offers round-the-clock assessments and admissions support.
Position Overview
- Role: BE/BC General Psychiatrist
- Patient Population: All ages from child-older adult
- Schedule: Weekend onsite rounding only on Saturday and Sunday
- Employment type: PRN
Requirements
BE/BC in General Psychiatry required. BC preferred.
Active or Eligible for GA Medical License
- Commutable distance or candidates that are in the local area are preferred.
- Comfort with seeing ages child-older adult
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation offered
- Malpractice coverage negotiable
About UHS
Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.
Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.
Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | uhsinc.com.
Physician Career Opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric care and onsite rounding for patients of all ages on weekends. Manage mental health disorders and substance use through evidence-based therapies and medication management.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 46% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient General Psychiatrist | PRN Weekend | Atlanta, GA at Peachford Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,310 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
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