Psychiatrist (Temp)
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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 San José State University as a Psychiatrist – Temporary, Hybrid Schedule in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders
- See patients on an appointment and triage basis, receiving referrals from, and consulting with Student Wellness Center (SWC) clinicians, counselors, and providers
- Make appropriate referrals for concerns outside field of expertise and/or beyond the scope of the SWC services
- Electronically record, complete, and chart patient records daily
Requirements
- Graduation from a medical school
- License and Certification Requirements: Physicians
- Specialty Services must possess
- and maintain:
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $125 - $130/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with San José State University in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (Temp) at San José State University a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at San José State University 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.
Remote physician positions in Psychiatry have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
San José State University lists compensation for this physician position at $79k to $154k annually.
This is approximately 61% 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: $154000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($79k–$154k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Diagnosis, Treatment, Assessment, Consultation, Patient Care, Record Keeping, Stress Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders for students, seeing patients on appointment and triage bases while consulting with Student Wellness Center staff. Responsibilities also include providing counseling on stress management, sexual health educatio...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
1mo ago
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