Emergency Room Adult Psychiatrist (Weekend Position)

Emergency Room Adult Psychiatrist (Weekend Position) – San Antonio, Texas
University Health

Position Type: Full-time, Employed (W2)

University Health is seeking a full-time Adult Psychiatrist to join our Emergency Department team at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while caring for patients with acute and severe behavioral health needs.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and clinically strong psychiatrist who thrives in a dynamic emergency department setting and values interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and high-quality patient care.

Position Highlights

• Full-time weekend schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts: Saturday/Sunday/Monday
• Additional 4 hours of flexible administrative time weekly for:
• Clinical documentation completion
• Care team hand-off communication
• Meetings and in-service activities
• Academic and operational collaboration
• No on-call responsibilities outside scheduled shifts
• Academic environment with opportunities for teaching and mentorship

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult patients presenting with acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions in the emergency department
• Assess patients for diagnosis, stabilization, treatment recommendations, and appropriate next level of care
• Collaborate closely with emergency medicine physicians, psychiatric providers, nursing staff, care coordination teams, residents, fellows, and student learners
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and disposition decisions
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and psychiatric nurse practitioner students

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Adult Psychiatry
• Preference for candidates with at least two years of post-graduate clinical practice experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care

What We Offer

• Guaranteed base salary PLUS incentives
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement

1. Internal Loan Repayment Program not limited to HPSA shortage areas
2. Entity qualification under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
3. Annual Professional Business Expense Allowance
4. Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan w/ 100% Employer Match
5. Additional retirement plan with employer match
6. Generous paid-time-off benefit
7. Affordable Medical Insurance/Benefits
8. Employer-paid Occurrence Malpractice Insurance

• Clinical teaching opportunities to medical students, residents and fellows and psychiatric nurse practitioner students

About University Health

University Health is one of the largest academic health systems in South Texas and the primary teaching partner of UT Health San Antonio. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical education, and improving the health of the communities we serve.

Located in San Antonio, this opportunity offers the advantages of practicing in a vibrant, culturally rich city with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and year-round outdoor activities.

Apply Today

Highly qualified and motivated physicians are encouraged to submit their CV to: Amy Hensz

University Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome H1B visa candidates.