<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-liaison work with telehealth-based outpatient services, offering genuine clinical autonomy, no on-call obligations, and a total compensation package reaching $490,000 or more annually. Leadership pathways — including optional NP supervision stipends and an equity grant beginning in year two — make this an unusually strong long-term platform for a psychiatrist who wants both clinical depth and career trajectory.</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 stipend for supervising psychiatric nurse practitioners</li> <li>Annual equity grant beginning in year two</li> <li>Zero on-call requirements — fully predictable schedule with 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-liaison services combined with telehealth-based outpatient care</li> <li>Based at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, a full-service acute care facility serving the Central Savannah River Area region</li> <li>Patient population includes medically complex and hospitalized patients coping with trauma, chronic illness, and complex psychiatric-medical comorbidities</li> <li>Inpatient consult experience is directly applicable — prior consultation-liaison or inpatient psychiatry background is valued</li> <li>Telehealth component provides scheduling flexibility and extends reach to outpatient populations</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model with strong communication across service lines</li> <li>Leadership pathway available through supervision of psychiatric nurse practitioners, with associated stipend compensation</li> <li>No overnight or weekend call — schedule designed for sustainable, long-term practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry (ABPN)</li> <li>Active Georgia medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain one</li> <li>Experience with medically complex or hospitalized patients preferred</li> <li>Prior inpatient consultation-liaison or outpatient psychiatric management experience is an asset</li> <li>Collaborative practice approach and strong interdisciplinary communication skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Augusta, Georgia is a mid-sized city on the South Carolina border anchored by a robust medical and academic corridor, home to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University — one of the Southeast's leading academic medical centers. The city offers a low cost of living relative to comparable metro areas, highly regarded public and private schools, and a mild four-season climate. Augusta is internationally recognized as the home of the Masters Tournament and sits within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Charlotte, and the South Carolina coast, offering both cultural amenities and outdoor recreation along the Savannah River.</p>