Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient

University Health

2 months ago

Kansas City, MissouriFull TimePsychiatry

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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 University Health as a Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient in United States.

Key Responsibilities

profit health system, TMC/UH delivers the highest

time Psychiatrist to join our medical staff and to provide psychiatric services mainly at our TMC BHAC (inpatient psychiatric unit). This position is a full

time attending psychiatrist who will lead a multi

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 University Health in United States.

Key Skills

PsychiatryLeadershipTeamworkPatient CareTeachingCollaborationMental HealthCrisis Intervention

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited medical school and completed a residency in psychiatry. Teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students may also be part of the role.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient at University Health a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. 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 University Health 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 Kansas City, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Leadership, Teamwork, Patient Care, Teaching, Collaboration, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist will lead a multi-disciplinary team providing psychiatric services at the inpatient unit. Additional duties may include coverage for other services and participation in the call system.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Competitive compensation, Teaching opportunities, Additional stipend for collaborating with PMHNPs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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