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Sheppard Pratt

1 month ago

Towson, Maryland$240K - $285KFull 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 Sheppard Pratt as a Psychiatrist – $240K-$285K, Inpatient Adult in United States. The Adult Inpatient Service Line at Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD includes a Crisis Stabilization Unit, General Adult Inpatient Units, and specialized care programs. These units provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults experiencing acute mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and admission physicals.

Prescribe and manage medications and provide individual or group therapies.

Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Monitor patient progress and modify treatment strategies as needed.

Requirements

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $240K - $285K

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Sheppard Pratt in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsDiagnostic AssessmentsRisk AssessmentsPsychotropic Medication ManagementTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationQuality ImprovementClinical JudgmentLeadershipCommunication SkillsIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyContinuity of CareAcute Psychiatric CareEvidence-Based Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychiatrist, Adult Service Line - Towson, MD position at Sheppard Pratt includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Sheppard Pratt 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

Sheppard Pratt lists compensation for this physician position at $240k to $285k annually.

This is approximately 12% 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Towson, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($240k–$285k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Diagnostic Assessments, Risk Assessments, Psychotropic Medication Management, Treatment Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Quality Improvement, Clinical Judgment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist provides expert psychiatric care for adults with complex and acute conditions by conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments, prescribing medications, and developing individualized treatment plans. This role also involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, participat...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Retirement Match, Generous PTO, Flexible Scheduling, Employee Assistance Program, Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities, Grand Rounds and CME, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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