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Fairview Health Services
St. Paul, Minnesota

Physician - Psychiatry Moonlighting (Weekday Only) - Adult Inpatient - St. Paul, MN

PsychiatryIncludes callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Fairview is seeking is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join our team in a moonlighting role (weekdays only) at the brand-new, state-of-the-art 144-bed behavioral health hospital.

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital located in St. Paul, Minnesota has an exciting opportunity to work with a growing team and help shape the delivery of compassionate, high-quality inpatient psychiatric care from the ground up.

This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, competitive hourly compensation, and the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional mental health care.

Practice Details

Setting: Inpatient Psychiatry

Shift Structure: 8-hour moonlighting shifts at $200/hour with optional 16-hour off-premise call slots available at $45/hr. Minimum commitment of 2–3 shifts per month - weekdays only

Call Coverage: Includes daytime call coverage and remote call, integrated into the hospital’s built-in coverage model

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and manage treatment plans for patients with mental health and substance-related disorders.

  • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
  • Collaborate on treatment decisions with other care providers.
  • Participate in crisis stabilization and coordinate care transitions as needed.
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation, including coding and billing.
  • Adhere to medical staff bylaws and maintain compliance with organizational policies and standards.

Onboarding & Support

  • Access to EHR training in WellSky
  • Behavioral health team orientation
  • Supportive credentialing timeline and structured reporting
  • Ongoing collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program (required)
  • Fellowship training in Addiction, Geriatric, or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry preferred
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Psychiatry (ABMS or AOA)
  • Current Minnesota Medical License (MD/DO) and BLS certification

About the Facility

Capitol Park Hospital is purpose-built to support patients with acute mental health needs in a safe, calming, and therapeutic environment. The facility features modern units, ample natural light, and a care model designed to support patients through stabilization and recovery. The hospital leadership team is committed to creating a culture of collaboration, respect, and innovation.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, CME, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: fairview.org

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Positions withthe same min/max are flat rate jobs based on 40 hours/week. Compensation plans based on production can allow for higher pay than the range posted.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Key Responsibilities

The physician will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage treatment plans, and prescribe medications for patients in an inpatient setting. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in crisis stabilization and care coordination.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationTreatment planningPsychotropic medication managementSubstance-related disorder treatmentMultidisciplinary collaborationWellSky EHR

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Psychiatry Moonlighting (Weekday Only) - Adult Inpatient - St. Paul, MN at Fairview Health Services a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,872 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
40% this job
Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.8
Better work-life than 60% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Fairview Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Hourly Compensation
EHR Training
Behavioral Health Team Orientation
Supportive Credentialing