Physician - Psychiatry Moonlighting (Weekday Only) - Adult Inpatient - St. Paul, MN
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$45/hr
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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
Key Skills
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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