CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

CME reimbursement

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director to oversee psychiatric services at one of our standalone behavioral health facilities in the Southeast region.

This leadership role ensures delivery of high-quality care across inpatient, PHP and IOP programs for adults and youth. The Medical Director will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and align clinical operations with the hospital's goals.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification is a plus.
• Active medical license or eligibility for licensure in the state.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• Previous leadership experience in a psychiatric setting, overseeing inpatient Psychiatry preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Oversee inpatient, PHP, and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for both child and adolescent, as well as adult populations.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and UHS policies.
• Participate in strategic planning and development of new programs and services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Board-certified Psychiatry

Medical licensure

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO degree

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Responsibilities

Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adults.

Website: https://thebrookhospitals.com/

Universal Health Services (UHS), a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services with over 540 facilities nationwide, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / Medical Director to oversee psychiatric services at one of our standalone Behavioral Health facilities in the Southeast region. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our patients.

The Medical Director is responsible for the medical oversight in overall operational, financial and business effectiveness of the Hospital. The Medical Director will formulate strategy, implement strategic plans, develop and ensure attainment of operating goals and objectives consistent with the strategic objectives and policies established by the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Oversee inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for both child and adolescent, as well as adult populations.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and UHS policies.
• Participate in strategic planning and development of new programs and services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive full-time leadership salary.
• Potential bonus structure.
• Comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage.
• Significant paid time off.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Commencement and retention bonuses.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification is a plus.
• Active medical license or eligibility for licensure in the state.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• Previous leadership experience in a psychiatric setting, overseeing inpatient Psychiatrist preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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