Inpatient General Psychiatrist Position for June 2027 | Full-time 1099 | Atlanta, GA
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Job Description
Opportunity Details
Position Title: Inpatient General Psychiatrist for June 2027
Location
Atlanta, GAThe Anchor Hospital campus is a 122-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission that specializes in the treatment of behavioral health and addictive disease disorders for adolescents, adults and elderly adults. Anchor Hospital is situated two and one-half miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Position Overview
- Employment Type: Hospital Employed
- Start Date: Position available for June 2027
- Schedule / Hours: Monday-Friday onsite, day hours, 1:4 shared call
- Patient Volume: 18–20 daily caseload, ages 10 and older
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Practice Setting: Inpatient
- Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers and Therapists
- EMR / Technology: Cerner
Responsibilities
Your role will encompass admission evaluations and assessments, managing treatment teams, overseeing discharge processes, and performing related administrative tasks.
- Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and support staff
- Document care using Cerner
- NP supervision
Compensation
1099 contract preferred
Qualifications
- Board Certified in General Psychiatry required, 2 years post-residency experience is preferred
- Active or eligible GA license
- Active DEA
- Must be comfortable and willing to see ages 10 and older
About the Organization & Community
Anchor Hospital is part of Universal Health Services, Inc., the nation's largest provider of hospital and healthcare services, offering a unique environment that combines a commitment to excellence in patient care with a supportive workplace culture.
Situated on a serene 55-acre campus near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Anchor Hospital stands as a pillar of healthcare in the bustling city of Atlanta, GA. The city offers an array of entertainment, educational opportunities, diverse housing options, and amenities to cater to a wide range of cultures and preferences.
Atlanta blends big‑city amenities with Southern charm. Psychiatrists relocating to Atlanta enjoy:
It’s a city that appeals to young professionals, families, and retirees alike. This sense of community helps psychiatrists feel connected and supported in their work.
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
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- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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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 Position for June 2027 | Full-time 1099 | Atlanta, GA at Anchor Hospital a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,872 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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