Psychiatry Opening in Ashland, KY
Updated 1/16/26
Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Inpatient Psychiatry Opportunity in Ashland, KY
Location: Ashland, KY
Nearby Cities: Huntington, WV (20 min), Lexington, KY (2h), Cincinnati, OH (2h), Columbus, OH (2h 30m)
Type: Full-Time, Hospital Employed
Visa Sponsorship: Negotiable
New Grads: Accepted
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Our client is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join a collegial, hospital-employed team in Ashland, Kentucky. This inpatient-only position offers an excellent compensation package, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to serve a broad regional patient population.
#Position Overview:
Provide inpatient psychiatric care at a 465-bed regional referral center
27-bed Behavioral Medicine Unit focused on stabilization of acute psychiatric episodes
Patients receive daily individual and/or group therapy sessions
Work collaboratively with therapists, discharge planners, and case managers
No outpatient duties required
Collegial team of psychiatrists and advanced providers
Catchment area of ~750,000 patients across Kentucky and Ohio
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#Compensation & Benefits:
Guaranteed base salary: $375,000 annually
wRVU productivity bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and retirement
Generous vacation and CME allowance
Signing bonus and student loan repayment assistance available
Malpractice coverage included
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#Submission Requirements:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry – Required
Active Kentucky medical license – Required (or ability to obtain)
Inpatient psychiatry experience – Preferred
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#About the Area:
Ashland, Kentucky offers small-town charm with big-city accessibility. Nestled along the Ohio River, this community is known for its safe neighborhoods, low cost of living, and excellent schools. Residents enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting, golf, and whitewater rafting, as well as access to state and national parks. The city’s performing arts scene, local dining, and proximity to Lexington, Cincinnati, and Columbus make Ashland an ideal place to live and work.
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