General Psychiatrist
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Woodbury, TN
- Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Stones River Hospital
- Schedule: Full Time Inpatient environment
Productivity Incentives
CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice Coverage with Tail
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Position Highlights
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Full Time schedule working with another Physician and APP support
- Providing inpatient support to our Adult and Geriatric patient populations
- Growing program currently servicing (1) Adult and (2) Geriatric Behavioral Inpatient units
- Full Time with Benefits
About the Facility
- Advanced and specialized mental health care
- Adult Behavioral Health unit
- Geropsych Behavioral Health unit
- Delivers 24/7 emergency care.
- Close proximity to Murfreesboro, TN (18 miles)
- Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will provide inpatient behavioral health support for adult and geriatric patient populations at Ascension Saint Thomas Stones River Hospital. The role involves working collaboratively with another physician and APP support to deliver specialized mental health care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree. A valid license from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners is required prior to the start date.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 44% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 11,644 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $62 per wRVU — implying roughly $722k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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