Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult

Vail Health Hospital

1 day ago

Vail, ColoradoUp to $1,000Full TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vail Health Hospital as a Inpatient Psychiatrist – $350K+, Sign-On, Relocation in United States. Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Must be HIPAA compliant.

Requirements

call rotation to ensure timely consultation and intervention for urgent psychiatric issues. This includes responding to after

hours calls from nursing staff or other providers regarding patient emergencies or concerns, and may require in

person call coverage. Provide guidance and support to on

call staff and assist in decision

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $218K - $350K

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Vail Health Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMedication managementTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceDSM V diagnosisPsychotherapyPatient assessmentDischarge planningConsultationClinical trainingHIPAA complianceOSHA compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult at Vail Health Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Vail Health Hospital 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

Vail Health Hospital lists compensation for this physician position at $218k to $350k annually.

This is approximately 5% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Vail, Colorado.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Medication management, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based practice, DSM V diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for patients in an adult inpatient unit. They will also serve as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment planning, discharge execution, and cli...

Benefits package: Sign-on bonus, Relocation support, Housing programs, Childcare reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Tuition Assistance, Existing Student Loan Repayment, Annual CME funds and days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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