Psychiatrist Medical Director - $450K+ | Leadership Opportunity in Tampa Bay, FL HZ

Job Description

Job Description:\n
\nA 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.\n
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\nThis 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.\n
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\nThe 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.\n
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\nFacility & Clinical Environment:\n
\nThe hospital is a 100+ bed inpatient psychiatric facility providing acute stabilization and treatment for a diverse patient population. Services include:\n
\nAdult and senior psychiatric care\n
\nDual-diagnosis and co-occurring disorder treatment\n
\nSubstance-use treatment and medically supported detoxification\n
\nAdolescent behavioral health services\n
\nClinical presentations include:\n
\nMood disorders\n
\nPsychotic disorders\n
\nAnxiety and trauma-related disorders\n
\nSuicidal ideation and behavioral crises\n
\nSubstance-use disorders\n
\nComplex psychiatric and medical comorbidities\n
\nThe Medical Director will work alongside psychiatrists, psychiatric APPs, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers, and hospital leadership to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.\n
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\nPosition Highlights:\n
\nAnnual compensation\n
\nW2 employment with a stable hospital-employed model\n
\nMonday–Friday leadership schedule\n
\nWeekend coverage approximately two weekends per month\n
\nAPPs manage first-call responsibilities\n
\nPsychiatrist provides backup and escalation support\n
\nDedicated psychiatric APP support\n
\nExperienced multidisciplinary clinical teams\n
\nOpportunity to shape clinical standards and program development\n
\nBlend of direct patient care and executive-level physician leadership\n