Psychiatrist

This Psychiatry position at Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services 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.

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services lists compensation for this physician position at $374k to $437k annually.

This is approximately 35% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $180 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Tennessee 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Board Certified, Board Eligible, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Medical Record Documentation, Peer Review. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Psychiatrists are responsible for comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, including admitting patients, developing treatment plans, managing care, performing timely treatment, and handling discharge/transfer documentation in collaboration with VA staff. Duties also involve direct patient care (...