Psychiatry Physician - Adult
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Compensation Range: $195k–$447k
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Job Description
Why Join Us
MetroWest Medical Center — part of Tenet Healthcare — is a regional leader in behavioral health, offering one of the most comprehensive psychiatric care continuums in Massachusetts, from child and adolescent services through geriatric neuropsychiatric treatment.
You'll join a collegial medical staff backed by a patient-centered culture and administration that genuinely supports its physicians. The Leonard Morse Campus in Natick is a high-functioning, mission-driven environment where your clinical expertise makes a measurable difference every shift.
Whether this is your primary position or a supplemental role, the schedule is built around your life — not the other way around.
Position Highlights
- 100% inpatient psychiatry — no outpatient responsibilities
- Night and weekend shift coverage; well-suited as a supplemental income opportunity alongside a full-time position
- Large inpatient footprint: 86-bed adult unit at MetroWest Medical Center (Natick) and 12-bed adult unit at Saint Vincent Hospital (Worcester)
- Full behavioral health continuum on-site, including a 17-bed child/adolescent unit and 24-bed geriatric neuropsychiatric unit
- Hospital-employed position within Tenet Healthcare
- Collaborative, team-based model with supportive administration and established clinical staff
What We Offer
- Compensation Range: $195k - $447k
- Flexible shift structure designed to complement existing full-time commitments
- Access to a robust, multi-specialty behavioral health program supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- Board certification in Psychiatry (ABIM)
- Clear credentialing history and consistent, comparable work experience
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills
Why Natick
Natick sits at the heart of MetroWest, one of Greater Boston's most livable suburban corridors — offering the energy and amenities of a major metro without the cost or congestion of the city itself.
The area is known for its highly rated public schools, safe neighborhoods, and a genuine sense of community that draws physicians looking to put down roots. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to hiking, boating, and cycling throughout the Sudbury and Charles River valleys.
And with Boston just 20 miles east, world-class dining, culture, and academic medicine are always within reach.
MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893.
MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community.
At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care.
MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care.
Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023.
At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!
Key Responsibilities
Provide 100% inpatient psychiatric care across adult units at MetroWest Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital. Collaborate within a team-based model to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services without outpatient responsibilities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABIM) and a doctorate degree. A clear credentialing history and consistent, comparable work experience are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$321k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $303k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatry Physician - Adult at Tenet Healthcare a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,872 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.
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