Outpatient Psychiatrist | $340K Base + Sign-On Bonus + Shareholder Track | Modesto, CA

Gould Medical Group; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 306,000 - 374,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement: 12% of the

Two-year shareholder track

Annual CME allowance

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Job summary

Gould Medical Group in Modesto, CA is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our established Behavioral Health team for 100% outpatient care.

This physician-led group offers a $340,000 starting base salary, a two-year salary guarantee, a sign-on bonus, and a two-year shareholder track, with RVU-based compensation and relocation support to facilitate a long-term career focused on meaningful patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered mental healthcare
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care

Responsibilities

• 100% outpatient general psychiatry with no inpatient responsibilities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) usage
• Reduced administrative burden to focus on patient care

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative care

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Job description

Gould Medical Group, a growing, physician-led, multi-specialty group affiliated with Sutter Health, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our established Behavioral Health team in Modesto, California.

This is an exciting opportunity to practice 100% outpatient general psychiatry in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with minimal administrative demands and dedicated clinical support.

With a $340,000 starting base salary, two-year salary guarantee, sign-on bonus, and two-year shareholder track, this position offers financial stability, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to focus on what matters most: providing exceptional patient care.

Opportunity Information:

Compensation & Financial Incentives

• $340,000 starting annual base salary

• Two-year salary guarantee

• Sign-on bonus

• Residency stipend available

• RVU-based compensation model beginning in year two

• Additional RVU bonus potential during the salary guarantee period

• Two-year shareholder track

• Individual and group performance bonus opportunities

• Annual profit sharing for shareholders

• Relocation assistance

Practice Highlights

• 100% outpatient general psychiatry with no inpatient responsibilities

• Some onsite telework flexibility available

• Join an established, multidisciplinary Behavioral Health department

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs)

• Reduced administrative burden: Documentation primarily limited to progress notes and initial intakes, with no annual assessments or clinical updates required

• Epic electronic health record (EHR)

• Supportive, physician-led practice environment

• Join a stable and growing multi-specialty medical group

• Focus on meaningful patient relationships, continuity of care, and long-term treatment outcomes

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

• Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered mental healthcare

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care

Join Us and Enjoy

• Exceptional Benefits & Long-Term Career Opportunities

• Employer-Funded Retirement: Receive an employer-funded 401(k) contribution equal to 12% of your annual salary, subject to IRS limits and eligibility requirements, with no employee contribution or match required

• Two-year shareholder track with annual profit-sharing opportunities for shareholders

• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Group-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Individual and group performance bonuses

• Relocation assistance

• Collaborative team environment with strong clinical support

• Reduced administrative responsibilities to help support a sustainable outpatient practice

• Opportunities for professional development and long-term financial growth

Organization Details

Gould Medical Group is a thriving, physician-led, multi-specialty medical group with more than 600 clinicians serving communities throughout California's Central Valley. Affiliated with Sutter Health, Gould Medical Group combines the personalized atmosphere of a physician-led practice with the clinical resources and organizational support of one of California's leading integrated healthcare systems. Our physicians benefit from a collaborative culture, comprehensive clinical resources, and a commitment to supporting professional growth and high-quality patient care. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, clinical excellence, and physician success, Gould Medical Group provides an environment where psychiatrists can develop meaningful patient relationships while building rewarding, long-term careers.

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