Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Faculty Position: Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist

The Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist at the Assistant or Associate Member level to fill a faculty position in its growing Behavioral Medicine Service, which is part of the Supportive Care Medicine Department.

About Our Department:

Moffitt Cancer Center’s Supportive Care Program is dedicated to the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of our patients. We know cancer affects patients on more than just a cellular level. It takes a personal toll, as well. That’s why we provide interdisciplinary supportive care in the same location as clinical treatment to ensure easy access to these important services. Our goal is to treat the whole person – not just the disease – and provide expert guidance for whatever obstacles a patient may encounter during treatment.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing combined medication management and psychotherapy services in the outpatient clinic in close collaboration with other oncologic and supportive services.
• Providers should have proficiency with inpatient consult-liaison care for the purpose of cross-coverage or blended inpatient/outpatient schedules.
• Care may also involve the collaboration with and supervision of nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Participation in academic projects including educational programs and/or research activities is expected.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with inpatient consultation liaison practice and/or a psycho-oncology background.  

Requirements:

Applicants must have a Florida medical license as an M.D. or D.O. and be board certified or eligible in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and must become board certified within five (5) years of initial appointment.

Join our world-class Moffitt Medical Group (MMG) healthcare team which includes over 400 Clinical Faculty. Receive personal and professional rewards including a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs:

• Base salary plus yearly incentive bonus.
• Professional Development Funds ($5,000 per fiscal year).
• Employer-funded retirement contributions.
• Promotion/Tenure & advancement opportunities.
• Leadership and teaching opportunities.
• Employer paid liability insurance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Concierge Services and funds for Relocation.
• Parental leave and Child Development Center.

Standards Of Respect:

We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Florida’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is a rapidly growing Center affiliated with the University of South Florida. The Cancer Center is comprised of a newly built inpatient surgical hospital with 128 private inpatient rooms and 19 state of the art operating suites, and a large ambulatory care facility with a 36-bed blood and marrow transplant program, a 30-bed intensive care unit, a high-volume screening program, and a basic science research facility. The Moffitt Research Institute (MRI) is comprised of approximately 160 Principal Investigators, 58 laboratories, and 306,000 square feet of research space.   

Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city with unique cultural attractions, year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation and an overall high quality of life. It is located within direct proximity to the world-class beaches of Pinellas County (Clearwater Beach, Fort De Soto Park, Caladisi Island State Park) and only a short drive from the theme parks of the greater Orlando area (Disney, Universal).

The Tampa International Airport (TPA) was ranked as best large airport in North America for the second year in a row (J.D.Power North American Airport Satisfaction Survey). It offers direct flights to most major North American cities, several European hubs (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam) as well as destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico.