A Psychiatrist Is

Morganton, North CarolinaPosted 3mo agoattending physician
~$350,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 24 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PsychiatryLocum tenens14 days on, 14 days off; Monday through Sunday, 10-hour shifts starting at 10 am onsite · Backup call only from 6 pm to 8 am, not primary call

Overview

Location
Morganton, North Carolina
Schedule
14 days on, 14 days off; Monday through Sunday, 10-hour shifts starting at 10 am onsite · Backup call only from 6 pm to 8 am, not primary call
SalaryDr Signal range
$320k – $365k

24 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital inpatient setting · Hospital

Role summary

A locum tenens adult inpatient psychiatrist opportunity in North Carolina offers 14 days on/off schedule with backup call only and supervision of APPs and DO medical students, including paid malpractice and travel/housing expenses. The position supports an average inpatient census of 12 to 14 patients shared with an APP.

What the posting highlights

  • Locum tenens coverage until permanent placement found
  • Care setting: Inpatient adult psychiatry with possible consults
  • Patient population: Adult psychiatric patients
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$320k–$365k · $350k median
$315kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$370k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$320k – $365k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
24 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Pre-paid travel expenses
  • Pre-paid housing expenses
Physician-reported total comp$320k–$365k · $350k median
$315kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$370k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 24 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Weatherby Healthcare.

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital inpatient setting
Facility type
Hospital
Patient population
Adult psychiatric patients
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
North Carolina
Locum tenens
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital inpatient setting

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
14 days on, 14 days off; Monday through Sunday, 10-hour shifts starting at 10 am onsite
Call burden
Backup call only from 6 pm to 8 am, not primary call
Shift type
Day shift
Patient volume
Average census of 12 - 14 patients shared with APP
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient adult psychiatry with possible consults
Coverage model
Locum tenens coverage until permanent placement found
Teaching
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Recruiter-posted
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

If this opportunity sounds right for you, give us a call today to speak with an expert Weatherby consultant for details. 14 days on / 14 days off -- Monday through Sunday, 10-hour days 10 am on-site shift required for duration of locums stay Inpatient adult psychiatry -- consults may be required Average census of 12 - 14 patients split with APP Full support staff on site -- ACP works alongside locums Back-up call only -- 6 pm - 8 am, not primary call Supervision of experienced APPs and DO medical students required Coverage until permanent placement is found Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses Assignment details and time entry in online portal Competitive compensation 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant Charter member of NALTO " Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at http://weatherbyhealthcare.com