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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Inpatient Psychiatrist - Coastal Florida - 7 on /7 off

PsychiatryIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.

We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Behavioral Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our inpatient psychiatry team in Jacksonville, Florida.

This position offers an attractive 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, allowing for an exceptional work-life balance while practicing within a respected, physician-friendly health system.

Join a collaborative team caring for patients in a well-supported 34-bed inpatient unit and enjoy the stability and resources of one of Northeast Florida's leading not-for-profit healthcare organizations.

Baptist Health is recognized for its physician support, patient-centered culture, financial stability, and ongoing investment in clinical excellence and innovation

What You Can Expect

  • 7 days on / 7 days off inpatient psychiatry schedule
  • 34-bed inpatient behavioral health unit with excellent staffing support
  • Only one additional regular weeknight call requirement
  • Stable, locally governed, not-for-profit health system
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits package and CME allowance
  • Strong physician leadership and collaborative care environment
  • Epic EHR system
  • Academic and Teaching Opportunities
  • Teaching facility with involvement in medical education
  • Mayo Clinic medical students rotate through the service for 2-week rotations
  • Opportunity to work with and teach University of Florida residents
  • Strong APRN training, mentorship, and clinical support
  • Participate in the education and development of future healthcare providers
  • All About the Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • CME allowance and professional development support
  • Physician-led, professionally managed organization
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Retirement benefits and paid time off
  • Long-term career stability within a highly respected healthcare system
  • Collaborative culture focused on provider engagement and wellness

What You Will Need

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
  • Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality inpatient psychiatric care
  • Interest in teaching and academic collaboration preferred
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Baptist Behavioral Health provides a full range of outpatient, day stay and inpatient mental health services for adults, adolescents and teens. Our providers deliver personalized care to help patients navigate life's challenges, substance abuse disorders and psychiatric conditions.

Through an integrated approach to behavioral health, physicians work alongside experienced clinicians and support teams dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

For more than 20 years, healthcare consumers have named Baptist Health the “most preferred healthcare provider” in the region.

As the central hub of the Baptist Health of Northeast Florida health system, the Baptist Jacksonville campus is home to a 24/7 Emergency Center, a comprehensive stroke center, Baptist Heart Hospital including Baptist Heart Rhythm Center, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Neurological Institute, Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute and the AgeWell Center for Senior Health.

We serve families at every stage of life with the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies.

Primary Location

Downtown - Main Building

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric care within a 34-bed behavioral health unit. Participate in the education and development of medical students and residents through academic and teaching opportunities.

Requirements

Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry and eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license. A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork and an interest in academic collaboration are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical careMultidisciplinary team collaborationPatient-centered carePsychiatric assessmentCrisis intervention

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 58% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 21 employers

8
<$345k
3
$345k-400k
2
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11
$455k-510k
2
$510k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Visa sponsorship
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,809 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Baptist Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
San Antonio, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation Package
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
CME Allowance
Relocation Assistance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Physician-Led Organization
Academic and Teaching Opportunities