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Sacramento, California · Remote OK

Physician - Telepsychiatry

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275K - $900K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Remote, CA – Seeking Psychiatry – Telepsychiatry Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking board-certified/eligible Psychiatrists.
  • 24/7/365 On-Demand Telepsychiatry consultative coverage.
  • Compact license in multiple states (Ideal).
  • OK, MD, IN (preferred) for initial start dates.
  • Willing to obtain additional state medical licenses as needed.
  • Flexibility to work full-time and part-time.
  • Day, swing, and overnights shifts available.

The Community

Even when you are working remotely, you are an important part of the Vituity Community. We offer plenty of opportunities to engage with other Vitans through a variety of virtual meet-and-greets, events and seminars.

  • Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and more
  • Trainings to help support and advance your professional growth
  • Team building activities such as virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrations
  • Flexible work hours

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 24/7/365 on-demand telepsychiatry consultative coverage to patients. Collaborate within a physician-owned partnership model to deliver high-quality psychiatric care remotely.

Requirements

Must be a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist. Preference for candidates with compact licenses in OK, MD, and IN, and a willingness to obtain additional state licenses.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric ConsultationPatient CareClinical Volume ManagementMedical Licensing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Telepsychiatry at Med America a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,617 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 52% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Med America

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Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
Partnership model with K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts
Monthly wellness events