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Psychiatrist - Inpatient

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$279k-$289k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Bronx, NY 10467
  • Position Type: Regular Full-Time
  • Salary Range: $278,616.00 - $289,328.00 Salary/year
  • Job Shift: 1
  • Job Category: Physician

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Psychiatrist - Inpatient to the Behavioral Health group at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx. NCB is a 213-bed community hospital providing quality care in a friendly setting.

This facility provides a range of services, and is known for its outstanding Behavioral Health, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Specialty Ambulatory services.

North Central Bronx has a reputation for its devotion to the needs of its patients and has created programs tailored to provide dedicated care to the community it serves.

The Department of Psychiatry has 3 Adult Inpatient Units, a satellite CPEP, a Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison service, a Partial Hospital Program, an Outpatient Department, and an ACT team.

The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect.

Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States.

Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details: Work with an experienced multidisciplinary clinical staff to provide hands-on direct clinical assessment, diagnosis, acute stabilization and management, crisis intervention and care, and appropriate disposition for a cohort of inpatients.

Responsibility for clinical and educational activities on a 23-bed acute adult inpatient unit, including participation in a multidisciplinary treatment team. Direct supervision of Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychiatric PA staff, and Medical Students.

Participate in all activities related to clinical care and documentation of care, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and student supervision, education & training. Participate in our innovative integrative care activities.

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. Active New York State Medical License. Wages and Benefits include: Annual Base Salary: $278,616* (board eligible); $289,328* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours. The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $450,477

(Board Eligible) and $462,260

(board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below: Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $104,000***.

Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets. 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits): Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.

After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required. Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement. Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.

Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family. Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs. Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses. Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community.

PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.

Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City. Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.

All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.

To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page. *Salary Disclosure Information: The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

*In 2023, Psychiatrists worked an average of 14 sessional/per diem hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will provide direct clinical assessment, diagnosis, and acute stabilization for patients on an adult inpatient unit. They are also responsible for supervising clinical staff, including psychologists and social workers, and participating in multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. An active New York State Medical License is required for this position.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient carePsychiatric evaluationStaff supervision

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$284k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $263k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$279k–$289kPsychiatry median $282k (middle half $255k–$338k)194 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$263k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in New York108 active1,905 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 60% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentNew York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,281 in the last 30 days1,078 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#10 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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<$350k
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7
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4
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
79% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Loan repayment
14% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 2.4
Better work-life than 10% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Annual base salary $278,616 (board eligible) / $289,328 (board certified)
Additional compensation for extra call or sessional/per diem hours
Projected bonus up to $40,000 based on quality and productivity targets
401(k) company contribution: 3% immediately, additional 7% after one year (10% total, no match required)
Annual CME reimbursement
Generous PTO: vacation, sick, holiday, and CME days
Medical, prescription, and dental coverage with low employee contributions
Life Insurance and AD&D equal to 2x salary at no cost

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.