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Anchor Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia

Inpatient General Psychiatrist Position for June 2027 | Full-time 1099 | Atlanta, GA

Psychiatry 8.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsContract

Compensation

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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

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Inpatient careTreatment planningDischarge planningAddictive disease treatmentClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaboration

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
72%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Visa sponsorship
16%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.3
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Anchor Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
10,000+ employees