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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 Sheppard Pratt as a Child Psychiatrist – $240-305K, Inpatient in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide exceptional care for this patient population.
- provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
Requirements
- Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.
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- At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $240K - $305K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Sheppard Pratt in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent Inpatient - Towson, MD position at Sheppard Pratt includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Sheppard Pratt 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
Sheppard Pratt lists compensation for this physician position at $240k to $305k annually.
This is approximately 9% 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 Towson, Maryland.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($240k–$305k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Collaboration, Diagnostic Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist is a key member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for initiating and coordinating care, conducting comprehensive evaluations, and developing evidence-based treatment plans for assigned patients in inpatient or day hospital settings. This role involves providing medication m...
Benefits package: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement match, Generous PTO, Flexible scheduling, Tuition reimbursement, CME opportunities, Student loan forgiveness, Grand rounds and lectures. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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