Psychiatrist Medical Director – Inpatient Behavioral Health – Tampa Bay, FL (BB)
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Psychiatrist Medical Director – Inpatient Behavioral Health
Greater Tampa Bay Area, Florida | $450,000+ Annual Compensation | W2 Employment
An established, 100+ bed freestanding psychiatric hospital in the Greater Tampa Bay area is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist Medical Director to lead its comprehensive inpatient behavioral health and substance-use treatment program.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist to combine clinical practice with executive-level physician leadership, physician mentorship, quality improvement, and program development. Offering $450,000+ annual compensation, a predictable Monday–Friday leadership schedule, and dedicated psychiatric APP support, this position provides the opportunity to influence clinical excellence while remaining actively involved in patient care.
Position Highlights
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$450,000+ annual compensation
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Stable W2 hospital-employed position
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Monday–Friday leadership schedule
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Weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month
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Psychiatric APPs manage first-call responsibilities
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Physician provides backup and escalation support
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Dedicated psychiatric APP support
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Experienced multidisciplinary clinical teams
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Blend of direct patient care and executive physician leadership
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Opportunity to shape clinical standards and program development
Hospital & Clinical Environment
The hospital is a 100+ bed inpatient psychiatric facility providing acute stabilization and treatment for a diverse patient population.
Services include:
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Adult and senior psychiatric care
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Dual-diagnosis and co-occurring disorder treatment
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Substance-use treatment and medically supported detoxification
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Adolescent behavioral health services
Clinical presentations include:
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Mood and psychotic disorders
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Anxiety and trauma-related disorders
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Suicidal ideation and behavioral crises
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Substance-use disorders
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Complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities
The Medical Director will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric APPs, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers, and hospital leadership to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Job Responsibilities
Establish and maintain standards for safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
Partner with executive, nursing, quality, and operational leaders to improve clinical outcomes.
Mentor, guide, and provide oversight to psychiatrists and psychiatric APPs.
Support physician recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and professional development.
Participate in medical executive committee activities, peer review, utilization management, and quality initiatives.
Monitor clinical outcomes, documentation quality, treatment protocols, and patient safety practices.
Support compliance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
Promote continuous improvement across clinical operations and patient care delivery.
Provide direct psychiatric care as part of agreed clinical and administrative responsibilities.
Participate in scheduled weekend coverage, with APPs serving as first call.
Qualifications
Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
Experience in inpatient, acute psychiatric, or hospital-based behavioral health settings.
Demonstrated ability to lead physicians and advanced practice providers.
Strong knowledge of psychiatric quality standards, compliance, utilization management, and interdisciplinary care models.
Prior Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, or similar physician leadership experience preferred.
Experience with addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, adolescent behavioral health, or dual-diagnosis populations preferred.
Ability to complete Florida-required Level 2 healthcare background screening.
Skills
If you are an experienced psychiatrist seeking a Medical Director opportunity that combines meaningful clinical involvement, organizational leadership, and competitive compensation, we encourage you to apply.