Psychiatrist - POOL

This Psychiatry position at Arizona Department of Administration 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.

Arizona Department of Administration lists compensation for this physician position at $132k to $138k annually.

This is approximately 55% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $138000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic Examinations, Court Ordered Evaluations, Medication Prescribing, Behavioral Plan Development, Team Leadership, Care Plan Implementation, Coordination of Care, Inpatient Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing specialty in-patient psychiatric care, including performing diagnostic examinations, preparing court-ordered evaluations, prescribing medications, and developing behavioral plans for patients at the Arizona State Hospital. This role also involves leading...