<p>Doctors Hospital of Augusta is recruiting a full-time Clinical Psychiatrist for a hybrid inpatient/telehealth role in Augusta, Georgia. This position combines on-site consultation with remote outpatient services, offering genuine clinical autonomy, a structured no-call schedule, and a total compensation package reaching $490,000 or more annually. Leadership pathways — including NP supervision stipends and an equity grant program — make this an exceptional opportunity for a psychiatrist ready to grow beyond pure clinical work.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total compensation up to $490,000+ annually, comprising base salary, signing bonus, retention bonus, productivity incentives, supervision stipends, and equity grant</li> <li>Signing bonus and retention bonus included in the package</li> <li>Productivity incentives for collections exceeding baseline targets</li> <li>Optional stipends for supervising psychiatric nurse practitioners</li> <li>Annual equity grant beginning in year two</li> <li>No on-call responsibilities — predictable, protected personal time</li> <li>Three weeks of paid vacation</li> <li>$2,500 annual CME allowance</li> <li>Malpractice insurance fully covered at $1M/$3M limits</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hybrid model: in-person inpatient consultation services combined with telehealth outpatient management</li> <li>Based at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, a full-service acute care facility serving the Central Savannah River Area region</li> <li>Clinical focus on medically complex and hospitalized patients, including those managing trauma, chronic illness, and complex psychiatric-medical comorbidities</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment with integration across medical and surgical service lines</li> <li>Leadership pathway available through supervision of psychiatric nurse practitioners, with associated stipend compensation</li> <li>Flexible scheduling structure that supports work-life balance without on-call burden</li> <li>Equity participation program beginning year two, signaling long-term investment in the physician's success</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required; board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)</li> <li>Active Georgia medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain one</li> <li>Experience with inpatient psychiatric consultation or outpatient psychiatric management preferred</li> <li>Background working with medically complex or hospitalized patients strongly preferred</li> <li>Experience treating patients with trauma, chronic illness, or complex psychiatric-medical diagnoses valued</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Augusta, Georgia offers a compelling blend of Southern culture, affordability, and quality of life that consistently attracts physicians seeking a sustainable long-term home. The city is internationally recognized as host of The Masters golf tournament and sits along the Savannah River, providing access to outdoor recreation, waterfront dining, and a vibrant arts and music scene. Augusta's cost of living remains well below national averages, and its public and private school options, growing restaurant and brewery culture, and proximity to both Atlanta and the South Carolina coast make it an easy relocation for physicians and their families.</p>