Psychiatrist, MD or DO
201 Psychiatry jobs pay more — this one is 25% below top quartile
Each one screened for salary, burnout score, and schedule.
Compensation Intelligence
Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings
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
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.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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