Medical Director Physician

Job Description:
A large, established freestanding psychiatric hospital in the Greater Tampa Bay area is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health and substance-use treatment program.
This is a senior physician leadership opportunity designed for a psychiatrist who enjoys combining clinical care with program development, physician mentorship, quality improvement, and operational collaboration. The position offers a competitive compensation package of $450,000+, a predictable weekday schedule, and strong clinical support from psychiatric APPs and a multidisciplinary hospital team.
The Medical Director will play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, strengthening physician engagement, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting the continued growth of a high-performing behavioral health program.
Facility & Clinical Environment:
The hospital is a 100+ bed inpatient psychiatric facility providing acute stabilization and treatment for a diverse patient population. Services include:
Adult and senior psychiatric care
Dual-diagnosis and co-occurring disorder treatment
Substance-use treatment and medically supported detoxification
Adolescent behavioral health services
Clinical presentations include:
Mood disorders
Psychotic disorders
Anxiety and trauma-related disorders
Suicidal ideation and behavioral crises
Substance-use disorders
Complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities
The Medical Director will work alongside psychiatrists, psychiatric APPs, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers, and hospital leadership to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
Position Highlights:
Annual compensation
W2 employment with a stable hospital-employed model
Monday Friday leadership schedule
Weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month
APPs manage first-call responsibilities
Psychiatrist provides backup and escalation support
Dedicated psychiatric APP support
Experienced multidisciplinary clinical teams
Opportunity to shape clinical standards and program development
Blend of direct patient care and executive-level physician leadership