About this opportunity
Curative lists this Psychiatry Physician opportunity in south lake tahoe, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Psychiatry South Lake Tahoe, California Reclaim your peace of mind with a 100% outpatient, zero-call Psychiatry schedule set in an iconic California mountain paradise. Featuring 32 patient-facing hours per week, unhurried 60-minute intakes, and dedicated administrative time, this South Lake Tahoe role is built to eliminate clinical burnout. Build meaningful continuity with an established adult panel while reserving ample time to enjoy world-class skiing, lakefront beaches, and mountain trails.
Practice Overview
100% outpatient General/Adult Psychiatry; no inpatient duties and no call
You'll join a team with 1 Adult Psychiatrist, 1 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and 2 LCSWs providing therapy
Dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant support plus in-house scheduling coordinators for phones, scheduling, authorizations, and referrals
Clinical approach to medicine is conservative, evidence-based, on-label prescribing; you'll help stabilize and guide an established adult panel
Schedule
Full-time: 32 patient-facing hours/week (four 8-hour clinic days) plus 8 hours of admin time
Clinic hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with lunch closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Typical volume: 7-14 patients/day depending on case mix
Visit lengths: 60-minute adult intakes (option up to 90 minutes for complex cases) and 30-minute follow-ups/med management
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary starting at $370,000 annually
$100,000 combined sign-on/transition bonus for housing or loan repayment assistance
Full benefits package including health, retirement, CME allowance, and full malpractice coverage
Telehealth visits available for local patients when conducted on-site
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Comfortable managing a broad adult outpatient caseload in a collaborative clinic model
Aligned with conservative, evidence-based, on-label prescribing and willing to adjust existing regimens toward standard care
Comfortable practicing in a rural setting where higher-acuity crises may route through the ED/county services
Community & Location Highlights
Based in South Lake Tahoe, California-mountain living with year-round outdoor recreation nearby
Community hospital environment serving as a key hub for the region
Opportunities to participate in local outreach projects with support from a public relations team and community support director
Option to incorporate some child/adolescent cases if you have interest/training, alongside the Medical Director
Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.
Worksite address
south lake tahoe, CA, 96150, US
Who can apply
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