ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 7 - PSYCHIATRY

Cook County

8 days ago

Chicago, IllinoisFull 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 Cook County as a Psychiatrist – Outpatient, On-Call Duties in United States. LOCATION: JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs. org When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email.

Key Responsibilities

Provides general psychiatric assessment to referred patients in the Ambulatory Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic.

Provides ongoing medication management to these patients.

Provides direct patient care to medically ill patients in the Ambulatory Outpatient Clinic to ensure safety, evaluate need for further hospitalization, and provide appropriate pharmacotherapy.

Provides education to patients, students, medical residents and clinic staff regarding mental health screening and treatment within a medical practice.

Requirements

listed on the bottom of this posting.

The incumbent provides initial psychiatric consultations, including but not limited to ongoing medication management in the outpatient settings in Cook County (CCH).

Typical Duties Provides general psychiatric assessment to referred patients in the Ambulatory Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic.

Benefits & Compensation

Pension plan offered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Cook County in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentMedication ManagementPatient CarePharmacotherapyPatient EducationMedical Record DocumentationAbuse ReportingReferral ManagementLicensure MaintenancePerformance EvaluationPeer ReviewQuality AssuranceConsultationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementPrioritization

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 7 - PSYCHIATRY at Cook County a 2.0 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 Cook County 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 Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Medication Management, Patient Care, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Education, Medical Record Documentation, Abuse Reporting, Referral Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric assessment and ongoing management, including medication management, for patients with co-morbid medical disease and mental illness primarily in outpatient settings. Duties also involve providing education to various staff and trainees, documenting encounters, re...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Basic Term Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Program, Paid Holidays, Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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