Psychiatrist – Leadership Track (Chief of Medical Staff)
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Psychiatrist – Leadership Track (Chief of Medical Staff)
Melbourne, Florida
We’re hiring a Psychiatrist who wants excellent compensation, a balanced inpatient schedule, and the opportunity to advance into a meaningful physician leadership role in coastal Florida.
You’ll step into an inpatient psychiatric role focused on evaluations, medication management, admissions, daily rounding, and discharge planning. You’ll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team while contributing to quality improvement and physician leadership initiatives. The position primarily focuses on adult psychiatry, with opportunities to incorporate Child and Adolescent or Geriatric Psychiatry expertise.
Why this role is compelling
• Primarily weekday schedule with protected administrative time
• Approximately 15 inpatient encounters per day, depending on census
• Call rotation of approximately one week every three months
• Weekday call is phone-only, with Sunday rounding during assigned call weeks
• Opportunity to advance into Chief of Medical Staff leadership
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team with dedicated administrative support
• Opportunities to participate in quality improvement and physician leadership initiatives
• Optional resident mentorship opportunities
• Coastal Florida location with no state income tax
What makes you a great fit
• You are Board Certified in Psychiatry (preferred), or Board Eligible
• You have completed an accredited Psychiatry residency
• You hold an active Florida medical license or are eligible to obtain one
• You hold or are eligible to obtain DEA registration
• You’re comfortable providing comprehensive adult inpatient psychiatric care
• You have an interest in physician leadership and quality improvement
• Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred
• You value collaboration, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence
Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary: $280,000–$330,000 annually
• Additional leadership bonus opportunities discussed during the interview
• Medical insurance with approximately 91% employer-paid premiums
• Employee medical insurance cost of approximately $47 per pay period
• Dental & vision insurance with employee contributions varying by plan
• 8.5% employer retirement contribution
• 26 days of PTO in Year 1, increasing with tenure
• 9 additional paid holidays
• 100% PTO buyback option
• CME allowance plus paid CME time
• Fully covered malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance available
• Loan repayment program currently under development
If you want a Psychiatrist role where you can enjoy competitive compensation, a balanced schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful clinical impact while growing into physician leadership, this is worth a conversation.
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