Psychiatrist, The Center for Eating Disorders - Towson, MD
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 Sheppard Pratt as a Psychiatrist – Eating Disorders, $240K-$305K in United States. The Center for Eating Disorders [https://www. sheppardpratt.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and admission physicals for patients with eating disorders.
- Prescribe and manage medications and provide individual, group, or family
- focused therapies as appropriate.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- if working with adolescents.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $240K - $305K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Sheppard Pratt in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Sheppard Pratt 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
Sheppard Pratt lists compensation for this physician position at $240k to $305k annually.
This is approximately 9% below 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Towson, Maryland.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($240k–$305k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Diagnostic assessment, Medication management, Psychotropic medication, Treatment planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Risk assessment, Clinical judgment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage psychotropic medications, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with eating disorders. They will also provide therapeutic support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions to...
Benefits package: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits, 403b Retirement Match, Generous PTO, Flexible Scheduling, Employee Assistance Program, Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities, Grand Rounds and CME Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (3)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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