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Inpatient Psychiatrist

MedStar Health
$20.00 - $20.00 /Yr.
paid time off, retirement plan
United States, D.C., Washington
110 Irving Street Northwest (Show on map)
Sep 03, 2026
About the Job MedStar Medical Group, the integrated provider organization for MedStar Health, is seeking a full-timeInpatient Psychiatristto join the Psychiatry Services Department atMedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. MedStar Health is one of the nation's most respected and comprehensive health systems, with more than 300 sites of care across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, including 10 hospitals, multispecialty centers, and home care services. About the Role This position is primarily inpatient-focused, providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients within the hospital setting. The psychiatrist will work closely with medical and surgical teams as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. You will join a well-established inpatient psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a major academic medical center and teaching hospital in Washington, DC. Key Responsibilities Provide psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and medication management for adult inpatients Deliver direct clinical care to patients admitted to inpatient psychiatric services Provide psychiatric consultation and expert assessment to medical, surgical, critical care, and other specialty teams Participate in hospital rounds and develop individualized treatment plans Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, social work, case management, and advanced practice providers Participate in discharge planning and coordinate transitions of care Provide family education and support as appropriate Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with hospital policies Participate in the inpatient psychiatry call schedule Participate in academic and educational activities through MedStar Health and its affiliated academic programs Schedule & Call Schedule Monday-Friday daytime schedule Call Responsibilities 1 weeknight every 2 weeks(telephonic call only) 1 weekend every 8 weeks One day is rounding only (physician may leave once patients are seen) The other day includes rounding plus 24-hour telephonic call after leaving the hospital 1 holiday per year Additional call opportunities may be available for those interested. Call Responsibilities Participation in the inpatient psychiatry call schedule Weeknight and weekend call responsibilities as assigned Additional call opportunities may be available for those interested Why Join MedStar Washington Hospital Center Psychiatry Practice within one of the region's largest and most comprehensive academic medical centers Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment Opportunity to care for a diverse and medically complex patient population Strong connection to academic medicine and medical education Opportunities for collaboration with physicians across multiple specialties Access to systemwide educational programming and Grand Rounds through MedStar Health Compensation & Benefits MedStar Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive base salary plus quality bonus Generous paid time off, personal days, and holidays CME leave and annual CME allowance Paid malpractice insurance Medical, dental, and vision coverage Disability insurance Retirement plan options And more About MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a major academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC. As the largest hospital in the nation's capital, the hospital provides comprehensive, tertiary and quaternary care to a diverse patient population and serves as a regional referral center for complex medical conditions. The hospital is home to a broad range of medical and surgical specialties and provides an outstanding environment for physicians interested in complex inpatient care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic medicine. About MedStar Health MedStar Health is the largest healthcare provider in the region, with 30,000 associates, 10 hospitals, hundreds of ambulatory locations, and more than 700 access points of care serving patients across 17 counties. MedStar is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Joining MedStar means becoming part of an organization dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the professional growth and development of its physicians. #PL #LI-MP1 This position has a hiring range of USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Yr.