Physician (Psychiatrist)

Veterans Affairs, Inspector GeneralGreat Workplace

2 months ago

San Diego, California, California$148,716 to - $197,200 per yearFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Weekends

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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 Department of Veterans Affairs as a Physician (Psychiatrist) in San Diego, California, California.

Key Responsibilities

traumatic stress disorder. Participate in all aspects of OHI activities, including planning, conducting on

site reviews, writing reports, and monitoring follow

Requirements

Help Conditions of employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full

time work; part

time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of

Work Schedule

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $148,716 to - $197,200 per year

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

part-time schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Department of Veterans Affairs in San Diego, California, California.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (Psychiatrist) at Veterans Affairs, Inspector General 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 weekend requirements.

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 Veterans Affairs, Inspector General 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

Veterans Affairs, Inspector General lists compensation for this physician position at $149k to $197k annually.

This is approximately 42% 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 San Diego, California, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($149k–$197k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%