Psychiatrist Medical Director in Greater Tampa Bay, FL - $450K + benefits (ID-BB 132715)
Nortek Medical Staffing
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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 Job Responsibilities: Medical Director Responsibilities: Provide clinical leadership and oversight for inpatient psychiatric services Establish and maintain standards for safe, effective, evidence-based patient care Partner with executive, nursing, quality, and operational leaders to improve clinical outcomes Provide mentorship, guidance, and 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 the agreed clinical and administrative responsibilities Participate in scheduled weekend coverage, with APPs serving as first call Qualifications: Candidate Qualifications: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school 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 Leadership Opportunity: This role offers an opportunity for an experienced psychiatrist to make a meaningful impact on a growing behavioral health organization by combining clinical expertise with physician leadership, quality advancement, and program innovation.