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Chief of Medical Staff – Psychiatry | $280K-$330K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

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Chief of Medical Staff – Psychiatry | $280K-$330K
Inpatient Behavioral Health | Physician Leadership | Melbourne, FL

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Chief of Medical Staff – Psychiatry for an expanding inpatient behavioral health program in Melbourne, Florida. This physician leadership position combines inpatient psychiatric care with protected leadership time and includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, admissions, rounding, physician leadership, clinical quality, and physician engagement.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Inpatient Psychiatry Leadership Role
• Primarily Weekday Inpatient Schedule With Protected Leadership Time
• Low Call Burden - Approximately One Week Every Three Months
• Average Inpatient Census Of Approximately 15 Patients Daily
• Opportunity To Mentor Psychiatry Residents And Physicians
• Work Alongside An Experienced Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team
• Support Clinical Quality And Physician Engagement
• Participate In The Continued Growth Of An Established Inpatient Behavioral Health Program

COMPENSATION
• Base Salary: $280,000-$330,000
• Leadership Incentive Opportunities

CLINICAL & LEADERSHIP ROLE
• Provide Inpatient Psychiatric Care
• Complete Psychiatric Evaluations
• Provide Medication Management
• Manage Admissions And Inpatient Rounding
• Provide Physician Leadership
• Lead And Collaborate With Multidisciplinary Teams
• Mentor Psychiatry Residents And Physicians
• Support Clinical Quality And Quality Improvement
• Support Physician Engagement And Program Growth

BENEFITS
• Health Insurance - Employer Pays Approximately 91%
• Dental And Vision Coverage
• Retirement - 8.5% Employer Contribution
• 26 Days Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• CME Allowance
• Paid CME Time
• Malpractice Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
• PTO Buyback At 100%

Requirements

Requirements
• Board Certified Or Board Eligible In Psychiatry REQUIRED
• Ability To Provide Inpatient Psychiatric Care REQUIRED
• Ability To Lead And Collaborate With Multidisciplinary Teams REQUIRED

Preferred
• Physician Leadership Experience Preferred
• Interest In Physician Mentorship And Quality Improvement Preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many physicians prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Psychiatric CareMedication ManagementPsychiatric EvaluationsInpatient RoundingPhysician LeadershipClinical QualityPhysician EngagementTeam CollaborationMentorshipQuality Improvement
Categories
HealthcareManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental CoverageVision CoverageRetirement PlanPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysCME AllowancePaid CME TimeMalpractice CoverageRelocation AssistancePTO Buyback
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Chief of Medical Staff will provide inpatient psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication management, and rounding. They will also lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and oversee clinical quality and physician engagement.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$280,000 - $330,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
15
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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