Psychiatrist - Inpatient

Pacific Grove

9 days ago

Riverside, CaliforniaPer eval and per follow upContractPsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pacific Grove as a Inpatient Psychiatrist – 1099 Contractor, Per Eval in [object Object]. Overview Location: Pacific Grove Hospital, 5900 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 Position: Full-Time Inpatient Psychiatrist Caseload: 1 unit; 20-24 beds. Call Schedule: 1 week (M-F) per month and 1 weekend per month.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.

Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.

Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.

Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.

One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.

Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.

Licenses/Certifications: Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: Per eval and per follow up

Work Schedule

Contract position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Pacific Grove as a Inpatient Psychiatrist – 1099 Contractor, Per Eval.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychoanalysisMedication ManagementClinical ServicesMedical ProtocolsPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDocumentationComplianceBillingDEA Credentialing

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Inpatient at Pacific Grove a 5.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. 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 Pacific Grove 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

Stated compensation: Per eval and per follow up.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Riverside, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Medication Management, Clinical Services, Medical Protocols, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses using counseling, psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication, while providing clinical services within established medical protocols and regulations. This role also involves evaluating patients, directing tre...

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