Physician, Psychiatry (Palo Alto, CA)

Sutter Health - Bay Area

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Physician, Psychiatry (Palo Alto, CA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will join a growing team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists Schedule flexibility, Full time is 35 patient contact hours (4 day work week) Responsibilities include direct patient care, psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and supportive brief therapy The ideal candidate should have a willingness to work with both adult and geriatric patients Opportunity for rapid practice growth Call is on average one in twelve Qualifications Residency in Adult Psychiatry Join Us and Enjoy Relocation allowance Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus Generous benefits package Shareholder eligibility after two years 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA Organization Details We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 1,700 clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.

Requirements

Residency in Adult Psychiatry Join Us and Enjoy Relocation allowance Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus Generous.

Benefits & Compensation

balance retirement plan, HSA Organization Details We are one of the largest multi

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Physician, Psychiatry (Palo Alto, CA).

Key Skills

PsychiatryBC/BE CertificationDirect Patient CarePsychiatric EvaluationsDiagnosisTreatment PlanningPsychopharmacologySupportive Brief TherapyAdult PatientsGeriatric Patients

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Sutter Health - Bay Area 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, BC/BE Certification, Direct Patient Care, Psychiatric Evaluations, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Psychopharmacology, Supportive Brief Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will be responsible for direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and providing supportive brief therapy. The role involves joining a growing team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists.

Benefits package: Relocation allowance, Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus, Generous benefits package, Shareholder eligibility after two years, 401K, Cash-balance retirement plan, HSA. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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