Physician - Psychiatry

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
Employment Type: Full-time (employed) with independent contractor option considered
Schedule / Hours: Inpatient clinical hours with no mandatory weekend on-call.
Call: Weekend call approximately one weekend per month
Patient Volume: Adult inpatient population with diverse psychiatric needs
Location: Washington, DC (easily accessible via Metrorail and public transportation)
Practice Setting: Freestanding psychiatric hospital with partial and intensive outpatient programs
Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary clinical staff, physicians, and administration
EMR / Technology: Electronic Medical Records utilized for documentation

Responsibilities
Conduct initial evaluations and assessments of adult psychiatric inpatients
Lead the treatment team and provide daily patient care in the acute inpatient program
Collaborate closely with other psychiatrists, APPs, nursing staff, and support personnel
Provide comprehensive documentation of clinical care in the EMR system

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary plus highly competitive bonus structure

Salary: $275,000 $350,000 plus sign-on and relocation bonuses
Malpractice insurance coverage
Paid time off (PTO)
Matching 401(k) retirement plan
CME allowance and professional development support
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
Relocation assistance if needed
Sign-on bonus available
Student loan repayment assistance
Employee stock purchase plan
Independent contractor arrangements considered upon request

Qualifications
MD/DO degree from an accredited medical program
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Active or eligible medical license to practice in Washington, DC
Minimum of 3-5 years clinical practice experience
Meets credentialing requirements set by the facility and UHS

Growth & Development
Opportunities for professional growth and personal development within a multidisciplinary team
Involvement in training, mentorship, and community education programs
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: [email protected]
Office: (470) 289-2408
Cell: (404) 606-8644

Universal Health Services, Inc.
UHS of Delaware, Inc.