Psychiatrist
Compensation
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Job Description
Are you a Psychiatrist seeking a flexible, rewarding hybrid opportunity in Virginia Beach, VA, with service across Norfolk and Chesapeake without the burden of call schedules? At MedCap Health, we offer a unique 1099, flexible role designed for clinicians who want to make a meaningful impact while maintaining balance. If you're ready to practice psychiatry in a way that prioritizes both patient care and your quality of life, we invite you to apply today.
We offer our Psychiatrist a competitive, billable-hours compensation structure, along with malpractice insurance and tail coverage, giving you peace of mind and financial confidence. Our full-time employees also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
- Medical
- Dental
- PTO
- 401(k)
- And more!
About This Role
This psychiatry position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, 8 am–5 pm, in a 1099 capacity with no after-hours, weekend, or holiday call.
As our Psychiatrist, you'll round on individuals with psychiatric needs across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, building trust, assessing conditions, and guiding treatment plans that improve quality of life.
Along the way, you'll collaborate closely with an Advanced Practice Provider to ensure continuity of care and share insights that elevate outcomes. Each day offers a balance of autonomy and teamwork, allowing you to focus on delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care in a supportive, streamlined environment.
Our Company
At MedCap Health, we believe in delivering high-quality, in-house medical care that leads to exceptional patient outcomes. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, long-term care in a compassionate and collaborative environment, and with over 70 providers across the state, our network continues to grow and support more patients each year.
Our team is committed to providing a flexible and supportive work environment. We offer autonomy, allowing you to manage your own time while also providing the oversight and training necessary to succeed. With facilities located across the nation, our employees appreciate the work-life balance we promote and the understanding we show when life's unexpected moments arise.
What We're Looking for in a Psychiatrist
You might be perfect for this position if you can meet the following qualifications:
Active Medical License as a Psychiatrist
Fellowship training in geriatric psychiatry is preferred.
Step into a 1099 psychiatry role that prioritizes both your impact and your lifestyle with MedCap Health. Apply now to take the next step in your career! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly.
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will round on patients across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake to assess conditions and guide treatment plans. They will also collaborate with an Advanced Practice Provider to ensure continuity of care and improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active medical license as a psychiatrist. Fellowship training in geriatric psychiatry is preferred for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 54% have no call, 56% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.1 / 10 · top 5% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,846 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $440k (middle half $440k–$440k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maine index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Maine | 8 active | 1,867 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 52% remote · 54% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maine Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus · 37% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,329 in the last 30 days | 1,004 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| MedCap Health | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index41 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at MedCap Health a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,846 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
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