Physician, Psychiatry (Palo Alto, CA)

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated full-time BC/BE Psychiatrist to join a dynamic team in Palo Alto. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and therapy for both adult and geriatric patients. With a flexible schedule of 35 patient contact hours over four days, you can enjoy a balanced work-life while contributing to a recognized multi-specialty medical group. The position also promises rapid practice growth and a supportive environment, making it an ideal choice for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of psychiatry. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow your practice, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation allowance

Guaranteed salary for two years

Production bonus

Generous benefits package

Shareholder eligibility after two years

401K

Cash-balance retirement plan

HSA

Qualifications

• BC/BE Psychiatrist with residency in Adult Psychiatry required.
• Experience in psychiatric evaluations and treatment planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and conduct psychiatric evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans and provide psychopharmacology and therapy.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Treatment planning

Psychopharmacology

Supportive brief therapy

Experience with adult and geriatric patients

Education

Residency in Adult Psychiatry

Job description

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Psychiatrist.

• Join a growing team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists.
• Schedule flexibility; full time is 35 patient contact hours (4-day work week).
• Responsibilities include direct patient care, psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and supportive brief therapy.
• The ideal candidate should have a willingness to work with both adult and geriatric patients.
• Opportunity for rapid practice growth; call is on average one in twelve.

Qualifications

• Residency in Adult Psychiatry.

Join Us and Enjoy

• Relocation allowance.
• Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus.
• Generous benefits package.
• Shareholder eligibility after two years.
• 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA.

Organization Details

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 1,700 clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership.

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is part of the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area and became known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Palo Alto offers an unusual blend of intellect, innovation, culture, and natural beauty.

Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings enhances the vibrancy, innate charm, and beauty of Palo Alto. Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance, or regulation. We promote equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area.