VA Contract Psychiatrist, Full Time

1 month ago
United States$175-$175/hr (Est. $364k-$364k/year)(est.)ContractPsychiatry

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 Georgia Medical Staffing LLC as a VA Contract Psychiatrist, Full Time in United States. Description We are searching for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Licensed Psychiatrist to provide onsite coverage for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee starting as soon as credentialed. This is a 1 year contract/1099 position with option to extend.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide onsite coverage for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee starting as soon as cred.
  • provide full time coverage for at least 1 year on this contract Clean Malpractice History and Criminal Recor.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Georgia Medical Staffing LLC in United States.

Key Skills

PsychiatryBoard CertifiedBoard EligibleInpatient CareClinical Psychiatry ServicesDirect Patient CareAdministrativeOn Call CoverageBLS CertificationACLS Certification

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible and hold a full/unrestricted active license in any state, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates VA Contract Psychiatrist, Full Time at Georgia Medical Staffing a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Georgia Medical Staffing 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

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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Board Certified, Board Eligible, Inpatient Care, Clinical Psychiatry Services, Direct Patient Care, Administrative, On Call Coverage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will provide onsite coverage for the Department of Veteran Affairs, delivering inpatient care and clinical psychiatry services, with approximately 95% dedicated to direct patient care.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Georgia Medical Staffing

Medical Practices
Decatur, Georgia
0-2
5.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

1mo ago

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