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Posted 28 July, 2026

Outpatient Psychiatry in Ohio - $400,825 base salary!

Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to become a part of our hospital-based Psychiatric team.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

  • Option #1: A base salary of $331,850* (50th percentile MGMA for recent graduates) with additional earnings based on experience, guaranteed for two years. This can transition to a wRVU production contract upon surpassing targets.

  • Option #2: A base salary of $400,825* (75th percentile MGMA) guaranteed for the first year, after which it will convert to a wRVU production contract.

* A 5% reduction applies for those who are not yet board certified, with salary adjustments made upon certification.

Additional Benefits of the 2-Year Contract Include:

  • Vacation: 29 days of paid time off (PTO). An extra 5 days of PTO is available upon achieving 75th percentile wRVUs.

  • CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and up to $5,000 for continuing medical education.

  • Deferred Compensation: Participation in a 457b plan, allowing deferral of up to $24,500 annually before taxes, with no matching contributions.

  • Retirement/Savings Plan: A 403b plan where you can defer up to $24,500 annually before taxes if under 50 years old, and $31,000 if over 50. Our organization matches contributions dollar for dollar up to 2% of base salary.

  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 provided for moving expenses.

Malpractice Insurance: Coverage under a claims-made policy, providing $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate.

Health Insurance: A small premium is deducted from the physician's paycheck.

Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for two years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.

Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 available ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment).

Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000 (requires a service commitment of up to two years).

Sign-On Bonus: 15% of the base salary, capped at $100,000 (paid upon signing the contract and forgiven over 2-4 years based on the bonus amount).

  • Bonus Incentives: Attractive bonus opportunities of up to 10% of salary.

PRACTICE DETAILS:

  • Practice Location:

  • TBD

  • Office Hours/Work Schedule:

  • Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

  • On-call rotation is 1:6.

  • Staffing:

  • Kendall Stewart, MD (Collaborator)

  • Janell Ison, DO

  • Amber Buffinger, CNP

  • Lori Guinn, LISW

  • Kayla Harris, CNP

  • Brennon Giles, CNP

  • Michael Purdy, CNP

  • Kari Ward, CNP

  • 1 Nurse and 2.5 Medical Office Assistants.

  • Patient Load:

  • Average of 12-16 patients per day.

  • Additional Responsibilities:

  • Participation in Clinical Case Reviews.

  • Engagement in Psychiatric Grand Rounds.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Hospital Capacity: 211 staffed beds | Service Area: 250,000 | Not-for-profit established in 1966 | Employees: Over 3,000 | Medical Staff: 300+

Teaching Opportunities: Our organization hosts Medical Students, Residents, and Advanced Practitioner trainees. Staff members are eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Note: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.