Academic Psychiatry: General Job in San Diego, California

This general psychiatry position in San Diego, California is offered as an academic role, one of several practice structures available for this permanent opening. In an academic setting, clinical work is combined with teaching and often research, typically at a university, academic medical center, or affiliated program, with compensation structured through the institution and advancement tied to an academic track. This arrangement suits physicians who want teaching and scholarly involvement alongside direct patient care.

The financial offering for this listing is noted as the national average, structured under an income guarantee, straight employment, employment agreement with production bonus, or contract, depending on how the role is finalized. There is no emergency department call associated with this position.

Candidates may be Board Certified or Board Eligible, and both MD and DO training backgrounds are considered, including American and foreign medical graduates. The role is open to physicians across a range of experience levels, from those currently in training to very experienced practitioners, and is available to candidates with US citizenship, Green Card, or eligible visa status (H-1, J-1, O-1, or other). The position is based in a community sized between 100,000 and over 500,000 residents.