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Psychiatry in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 14 Psychiatry physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.5/5
Satisfaction
93%
Would Choose Again
$408k
Avg Comp
39
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 work 5 8-hour shifts a week, majorly tele-health visits however it’s expected of me to always be in office.”
Naperville, Illinois4 years35 hrs/wk$485k
“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
Academic263.8/541$346k
Hospital-employed224.0/542$368k
Private Practice144.5/539$408k
Hospital Employed73.4/539$435k
Independent / Contract-Based34.0/539$501k

Common Questions

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

Based on 14 responses, Psychiatry physicians in Private Practice report 4.5/5 satisfaction, working an average of 39 hours per week, earning an average of $407,786.93% 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 above-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.5/5
Would Choose Again:93%
Avg Comp:$408k
Avg Hours:39

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Academic (26) →Hospital-employed (22) →Hospital Employed (7) →Independent / Contract-Based (3) →

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