Psychiatrist, MD or DO

2 months ago
United Statesfrom $214,000Full TimePsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
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Compensation Intelligence

Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings

Above Market
Salary Percentile75th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

70% above median for Psychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist, MD or DO in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory

Requirements

  • being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and

Benefits & Compensation

  • reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $214,000 to $382,000 annually based on full
  • free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist, MD or DO.

Key Skills

Evidence-Based ScreeningDiagnostic CriteriaTreatment PlanningCollaborationCommunicationPsychotropic Medication ManagementElectronic Medical RecordsClinical DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceCollaborating Physician SupportPatient EngagementCaseload Development
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist, MD or DO at UnitedHealth Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UnitedHealth Group 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

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $214k to $382k annually.

This is in line with the national median for Psychiatry professionals.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($214k–$382k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Evidence-Based Screening, Diagnostic Criteria, Treatment Planning, Collaboration, Communication, Psychotropic Medication Management, Electronic Medical Records, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will diagnose mental health conditions using evidence-based tools and formulate comprehensive treatment plans, while also prescribing and managing psychotropic medications according to established protocols. Responsibilities include collaborating with clinicians, communicating with ...

Benefits package: Sign On Bonus, Competitive Salary, Quarterly Incentive Bonuses, Flexible Work Models, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Family Support Resources. 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 UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Sign On Bonus
Competitive Salary
Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
Flexible Work Models
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
401k Matching
Family Support Resources
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

high LeverageShortage

Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position