Opportunity Details
We are seeking a full-time General Psychiatrist to join the Adult Inpatient Services at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW), a leading freestanding behavioral health hospital in downtown DC. This role offers flexible compensation with a highly competitive productivity bonus structure, enabling you to focus on delivering excellent clinical care within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Quick Facts
โข Employment Type: Full-time (employed) with independent contractor option considered
โข Schedule / Hours: Inpatient clinical hours with no mandatory weekend on-call.
โข Call: Weekend call approximately one weekend per month
โข Patient Volume: Adult inpatient population with diverse psychiatric needs
โข Location: Washington, DC (easily accessible via Metrorail and public transportation)
โข Practice Setting: Freestanding psychiatric hospital with partial and intensive outpatient programs
โข Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary clinical staff, physicians, and administration
โข EMR / Technology: Electronic Medical Records utilized for documentation
Responsibilities
โข Conduct initial evaluations and assessments of adult psychiatric inpatients
โข Lead the treatment team and provide daily patient care in the acute inpatient program
โข Collaborate closely with other psychiatrists, APPs, nursing staff, and support personnel
โข Provide comprehensive documentation of clinical care in the EMR system
Compensation & Benefits
โข Base salary plus highly competitive bonus structure
Salary: $300,000-$325,000 plus sign-on and relocation bonuses
โข Malpractice insurance coverage
โข Paid time off (PTO)
โข Matching 401(k) retirement plan
โข CME allowance and professional development support
โข Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
โข Relocation assistance if needed
โข Sign-on bonus available
โข Student loan repayment assistance
โข Employee stock purchase plan
โข Independent contractor arrangements considered upon request
Qualifications
โข MD/DO degree from an accredited medical program
โข Board Certified in Psychiatry
โข Active or eligible medical license to practice in Washington, DC
โข Minimum of 3-5 years clinical practice experience
โข Meets credentialing requirements set by the facility and UHS
Growth & Development
โข Opportunities for professional growth and personal development within a multidisciplinary team
โข Involvement in training, mentorship, and community education programs
โข Potential leadership and advancement roles within PIW and UHS networks
About the Organization & Community
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a private, freestanding psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive behavioral health services, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, chemical dependency, and trauma programs. Our mission is to help patients get better so they can live better lives. Located centrally in Washington, DC, we provide easy access via major transit routes and offer a collegial, culturally rich work environment.
Call to Action
For more information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact:
Will DeCuyper
In-House Physician Recruiter
Email: Will.Decuyper@uhsinc.com
Office: (470) 289-2408
Cell: (404) 606-8644
Universal Health Services, Inc.
UHS of Delaware, Inc.