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Psychiatry in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 12 Psychiatry physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.6/10
Satisfaction
0%
Would Choose Again
$406k
Avg Comp
40
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Psychiatry Physicians

"Excellent. I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. "
07981, New Jersey20 years35 hrs/wk$350k
"I can take off any day I want (just don’t get paid) only work 4 days a week."
California1 years40 hrs/wk$600k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Academic253.8/1041$341k
Hospital-employed224.0/1042$368k
Private Practice124.6/1040$406k
Hospital Employed63.5/1039$457k
Hospital-Employed14.0/1040$258k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Psychiatry physician in Private Practice?

Based on 12 responses, Psychiatry physicians in Private Practice report 4.6/10 satisfaction, working an average of 40 hours per week, earning an average of $406,167.0% would choose this path again.

How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Psychiatry?

Private Practice ranks among the 3 most common settings for Psychiatry. Compared to other settings, it offers below-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.6/10
Would Choose Again:0%
Avg Comp:$406k
Avg Hours:40

Compare Settings

Academic (25) →Hospital-employed (22) →Hospital Employed (6) →Hospital-Employed (1) →

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